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FL GOP Chairman requested an investigation into Ag Commissioner and gubernatorial candidate Nikki Fried's finances for probable conflict of interest.

Among the vetoes was $3 million toward a $4.5 million stormwater runoff project that Berman requested along with Rep. David Silvers, a Lake Clarke Shores Democrat, on the House side. She hopes that the federal government can make up for what the state couldn’t provide. But not everyone felt that way. “I had $25 million of appropriations in play and I walked away with $23.5 million, so I’m a happy guy,” said state Rep. Mike Caruso, a Boca Raton Republican. Among the wins was dollars towa...

News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Gabriella Passidomo, a daughter of an influential state senator, was appointed Monday by Gov. Ron DeSantis to a seat on the Florida Public Service Commission. Passidomo, who since 2019 has worked as a PSC attorney, will move to a $135,997-a-year position on the five-member commission, which regulates and sets rates for such things as electric, natural gas and water utilities. A brief news release from the governor’s office said Passidomo --- a daughter ...

Florida Public Service Commission Originally published on May 11, 2021 4:13 pm Gabriella Passidomo, a daughter of an influential state senator, was appointed Monday by Gov. Ron DeSantis to a seat on the Florida Public Service Commission. Passidomo, who since 2019 has worked as a PSC attorney, will move to a $135,997-a-year position on the five-member commission, which regulates and sets rates for such things as electric, natural gas and water utilities. A brief news release from the governo...

Plakon, Passidomo finalists for Florida Public Service Commission post By Jim Turner article TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - State Rep. Scott Plakon and a daughter of Senate Rules Chairwoman Kathleen Passidomo were among four finalists forwarded Monday to Gov. Ron DeSantis for a seat on the Florida Public Service Commission. After short introductions and interviews of five candidates, the Florida Public Service Commission Nominating Council advanced with little comment four applicants to replace former lo...

Floridians have learned that genuinely good news from Tallahassee — during the current legislative session, no less — is a rare and precious thing. Usually the most we can hope

State Rep. Scott Plakon of Longwood and a daughter of Senate Rules Chairwoman Kathleen Passidomo were among four finalists forwarded Monday to Gov. Ron DeSantis for a seat on the Florida Public Service Commission.

Editorial: Boosting Floridas meager unemployment payment is the right thing to do Editorial Boards - USA Today Florida Network © Allen Eyestone, The Palm Beach Post Florida "Reemployment Assistance" applications were available outside the front doors of Palm Beach County libraries a year go, as the coronavirus pandemic began ravaging the states economy. A year later, unemployed Floridians are still having issues accessing the states rickety unemployment benefits website. Flor...

News Service of Florida The Florida House on Friday passed two COVID-19 bills that Republican leaders made a priority for the 2021 legislative session, as they seek to protect businesses from lawsuits and crack down on vaccination scams. House members voted 83-31 to approve a bill (HB 7), sponsored by Rep. Lawrence McClure, R-Dover, that would shield businesses from lawsuits related to COVID-19. Republicans touted the legislation as a must-pass bill to protect Florida’s economy and return peo...