Bruce Ritchie

Judge backs DEP in Florida springs rule challenge. The Florida Springs Council argued that the DEP rules will not protect springs, which environmentalists say are being harmed by overpumping. https://t.co/PM7VMSNXpS

RT @politico: Trump’s antagonization of key allies has roiled the American tourism industry. Industry officials tell us the dramatic decli…

Appeals court judge challenges DOJ lawyer on allowing Florida to take over wetlands permitting. https://t.co/8dO5OW8UMM

Albritton's 'rural renaissance' legislation to be taken up in Florida session overtime Among the bills that died Friday night was a Senate proposal to ban cities and counties from regulating bags, cups and other "auxiliary" containers. https://t.co/Ix2JV6On4H

Bill banning state park golf courses, lodges goes to Florida's governor. Asked whether the measure still prohibited golf courses and hotels, state Rep. John Snyder (R) said, "That piece is very much still in there loud and clear and did not change." https://t.co/7u5ZO7SwiW

RT @fineout: State House votes to send Apalachicola drilling ban bill to Florida governor https://t.co/epCeLQrQFH via @POLITICOPro by @bruc…

Group asks federal judge to halt septic tank developments to protect Indian River Lagoon manatees. https://t.co/YGEzjVfYwF

Florida Senate revives, sends bill to House after killing language to speed up approval of development in "agricultural enclaves." https://t.co/WWXo2Dk7Fx

Bruce Ritchie @bruceritchie

FL Senate voted down this bill by 19-18 vote after Sen. Blaise Ingoglia (R) spoke out against it, bringing other Republicans with him. @GovGoneWild

A state judge on Monday recommended that Florida deny an oil drilling permit near the Apalachicola River, saying a spill would have "catastrophic consequences" for surrounding streams and swamps. https://t.co/zz1Xd0Gmu4

Critics see hypocrisy as Florida House advances bill clamping down on city-owned utilities. https://t.co/EUTdBxE9q8

RT @alexanderburns: Eye-opening scoop from @alexcguillen: The Trump admin was warned that its strategy to freeze climate grants had "signi…

“Here’s the issue: The Democratic Party in Florida is dead. But there are good people that can resuscitate it. But they don’t want it to be me,” @senpizzo , FL Senate minority leader, said in announcing he's leaving @FlaDems . https://t.co/ST2HnGTppu

RT @fineout: Fla @senpizzo is stepping down as Senate Dem leader & switching parties to NPA. Just announced it. Says Fla Dem Party in Fla i…

"It's clear at this point those timelines have come and gone," FL Sen Prez Ben Albritton is telling chamber re 2025-26 state budget action. "We have not yet reached an agreement allocations with the House."

Florida House sends Senate a bill restricting incinerators near homes in response to Doral facility fire. Via @politicofl Playbook. https://t.co/zDDYUf1HXa https://t.co/SqAEkKpeCl