Archive for February, 2012
« Previous EntriesHigher Education Cuts Response
Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012I have been asked a lot this past week about the actions of the Senate as it relates to ITS budget, ITS conforming bills affecting higher education and the legislature’s impending budget conference.?? I think it is incumbent on me to put some perspective on this bicameral process through which we govern. And I could [...]
University of Florida Day at the Capital
Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012Last Wednesday, the halls of the Capitol were filled with proud UF alumni from all over the state. As the chair of the Gator Caucus, my office and I spent considerable time planning and partaking in the festivities. I had the distinct honor of speaking to a group of 50 plus students from Blue Key [...]
Tallahassee Update from Rep. McKeel Feb 07, 2012
Tuesday, February 7th, 2012Another busy week has come and passed here in Tallahassee. As I approach the halfway point of this year’s legislative session, it is easy to see how productive we have been in the House of Representatives thus far. Last week we completed our redistricting efforts on the House floor. I would like to commend Chair [...]
Numeric Nutrient Criteria
Tuesday, February 7th, 2012Over the last couple weeks, the State Affairs Committee staff and I have worked hard on the Numeric Nutrient Criteria issue facing our state. The issue as presented in HB7051 surrounds the amount of nutrients, most notably nitrogen and phosphorus, in Florida’s bodies of water. An overabundance of these nutrients can have a negative impact [...]
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