In Sunshine State, Big Energy Blocks Solar Power
Millions in political donations from Florida utilities help keep solar panels off rooftops
Lawmakers Want An Ethics Overhaul Of the State’s Utilities Regulator
The same week state lawmakers filed legislation aimed at changing the relationship between the Public Service Commission and the utility companies it is supposed to regulate, Gov. Rick Scott attended the swearing-in of a political ally appointed to the panel.
Environmental Rules, Regulatory Agencies Undergo Big Changes
Ashley Lopez: Environmental regulations and the agency that implements them in Florida went through some big changes last week, and according to environmentalists, they aren't good changes.
Monroe Property Appraiser Challenges Balfour Beatty’s Tax Exemption in Key West
Steve Miller: In a court filing, the Monroe County Property Appraiser alleges multinational corporation Balfour Beatty rents to private citizens 74 percent of apartments that are currently tax exempt due to their designation as military housing.