An amiable and able politician has moved on
Ralph Turlington, a longtime politician in Florida, has died at the age of 100. He was from Gainesville, served in World War II and Korea, and had a Harvard degree. Unlike some legislators who are always “busy” except when lobbyists want to talk, he would always sit and chat at length, even with a reporter […]
Late efforts underway to prevent badly needed growth
Bills related to growth that were still active in the remaining days of the 2021 Florida Legislature could aid Northeast Florida but were drawing opposition from special interests. The bills would limit local governments from placing restrictions on growth such as impact fees. SB 750 on impact fees would make it more difficult for local governments to […]