Collier County Government News for January 2020
This month in Collier County government news: Commissioners approve Rivergrass Village, nix Clam Pass parking garage; Conservation Collier land preservation program heads to November ballot.
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Florida Government News for January 2020
This month in Florida Government news: 2020 legislative session begins; Governor DeSantis remains focused on water quality and Everglades restoration; parental-consent abortion bill likely among the first bills to pass. For these stories and more Florida government news, read on …
Get Ready to Vote in Florida’s March 2020 elections
In this post, I’ll share what you need to know to be ready to vote in Florida’s March 2020 Presidential Preference Primaries and Naples City Council elections. In future posts, I’ll write about the candidates for the City of Naples …
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Party Affiliation and Florida as a Closed Primary State

Florida is one of just nine “closed primary” states. Here’s what that means, why it is important, and my “unorthodox suggestion” …
Collier County Government News for December 2019
This month in Collier County government news: commissioners raise impact fees, delay vote on Rivergrass Village, adopt five-year mental health and addiction services strategic plan; county to receive state funds for affordable housing; school board OKs largest teacher pay increase …
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Florida Government News for December 2019
This month in Florida Government news: Amendment 4 rights restoration still in the courts; Gov. DeSantis wants high schoolers to take a civics exam; e-Verify battle heating up; Senate President Galvano says toll road funding is on track. For these stories and more news for Florida voters, read on …
Collier County Government News for November 2019
This month in Collier County government news: Planning Commission rejects proposed Rivergrass Village; commissioners defer vote on impact fee increases; more.
Florida Government News for November 2019
This month in Florida government news: Governor Ron DeSantis announces $91.4 billion state budget with higher starting teacher salaries and new teacher bonus program; wants increased regulation of water quality; will name two state Supreme Court justices in January. Kathleen Passidomo, R-Naples, wins 2022-24 Florida Senate president race.
Collier County Government News for October 2019
This month in Collier County government news: ban on retail sale of cats and dogs fails; Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Program renewal to be discussed by County Commission in December; Rural Lands Stewardship program amendments adopted over environmentalists’ objections; Golden Gate golf course won’t re-open after all.
Florida Government News for October 2019
Gun-violence debate planned for Senate; Blue-Green Algae Task Force recommendations released; DeSantis’ suspension of Broward sheriff affirmed; more…