Florida’s Proposed Expansion of the Homestead Tax Exemption Creates Budgetary Challenges, May Not Survive Legal Scrutiny
Sean Parker and Owen Parker examines the potential impacts of Florida’s proposed property tax amendment, warning that while it would expand homestead tax exemptions, it could significantly reduce municipal revenue and force local governments to cut essential public services.
The Wrong Debate on Landfill Leachate
State Rep. Bill Conerly discusses how deep underground injection of landfill leachate, when properly regulated, can be a safe and effective waste management method, emphasizing that disposal decisions should be guided by science, engineering, and comparative risk.
Protecting Florida Agriculture for the Next Generation
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson highlights Florida’s record investment in the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program, emphasizing its role in preserving working agricultural lands, supporting farm families, and ensuring the long-term future of the state’s agricultural industry.
Build the American Dream by Restoring Permitting Accountability
U.S. Rep. Jimmy Patronis argues that streamlining the federal permitting process through the PERMIT Act would reduce unnecessary delays, restore more authority to states like Florida, and accelerate infrastructure and development projects while maintaining environmental protections.
Biosolids Policy: Shift from Reuse to Risk Management
By JEFF LITTLEJOHN For decades, biosolids policy rested on a practical bargain. Wastewater utilities needed somewhere to put the residual material left after treatment. Farmers needed affordable nutrients. Land application […]
Recycling Progress Continues in WM’s $90M South Florida Facility
By KEYNA CORY We hear it all the time — why recycle? Recycling is dead. But that narrative couldn’t be further from the truth. WM, a Fortune 200 company, is […]
Florida Living Shorelines Permitting Complexity Creates Challenges
Florida has spent years promoting living shorelines as a smarter alternative to hardened seawalls. These projects — using oysters, marsh plants or mangroves — protect property while restoring habitat, improving water quality and strengthening coastal resilience.
Beyond the Bin: Building a Sustainable and Engaging School Recycling Culture
The Florida Recycling Partnership recently hosted its first Beyond the Bin webinar, spotlighting successful school recycling programs and practical strategies to build a culture of sustainability.
Why The Flamingo Should Be Florida’s Official State Bird
By JAMES MOONEY I am filing legislation to update Florida’s official state bird from the Mockingbird to the Flamingo, while also designating the Florida Scrub-Jay as our state songbird. This […]
2025 Florida Recycling Partnership Foundation Champions Announced
By KEYNA CORY The Florida Recycling Partnership Foundation proudly announces the winners of the 2025 Recycling Champions Awards, recognizing companies, organizations, governmental entities and individuals that have made a significant […]
Florida’s Real Septic Challenge: Science, Not Inspections, Should Guide Policy
A recent opinion piece in the Tampa Bay Times argues for increased inspections and maintenance of septic systems as a means to reduce nitrogen pollution and mitigate harmful algal blooms like red tide. While well-intentioned, this argument is based on a fundamental misunderstanding of how septic systems function and their impact on water quality.
A Legacy Worth Protecting — Continuity in Funding for the Panhandle’s Water Future
Northwest Florida’s growth strains outdated water infrastructure. Dedicated funding is crucial for estuary programs, habitat restoration, and ensuring the region’s natural legacy endures for future generations.
