Tallahassee Update
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Wednesday, April 25th, 2012This Session my colleagues and I were presented with the difficult task of creating a balanced budget while facing a $1.8 Billion shortfall. Unlike the Federal Government, the Florida Legislature is Constitutionally obligated to pass a balanced budget. Thankfully this year the shortfall was smaller compared to the shortfall of $4.6 Billion that we faced [...]
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 [...]
Congressional Classroom Visit
Monday, January 30th, 2012This past week I was visited by a very special group of students from the Central Florida Area. The Congressional Classroom students boarded a bus bright and early on Wednesday morning and headed north to Tallahassee. Their day at the Capitol included meeting with Commissioner Putnam, myself, and Representative Alan Williams at various times. They [...]
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