PensacolaPolicy

Sharing public policy stories and ideas that will impact NW Florida.

[WEAR ABC 3 @weartv]

Gulf Breeze businesses told us they saw some regular customers Friday for the first time in a long time thanks to Pensacola Bay Bridge reopening.
https://t.co/IdRLSGLFE1

[WEAR ABC 3 @weartv]

The lawsuits filed on behalf of the roughly 1,000 Pensacola and Gulf Breeze businesses against Skanska USA are nowhere near the end. The primary issues of the case will be argued in June. https://t.co/LmERI7bepa

[Alex Andrade @RAlexAndradeFL]

For folks to visualize why 3 Mile Bridge (a $500,000,000 project) matters: the red is the damaged bridge, the bottom land is Pcola Beach. The alternative routes = 1 hr + of extra drive time. My district has been cut in half for 9 months.

[WKRG @WKRG]

Free trolley service returns to Pensacola Beach Memorial Day Weekend https://t.co/eTQmgbJIgU

[Jim Rosica @JimRosicaFL]

First lawsuit filed against Florida's anti-Big Tech legislation, complaint not yet docketed.

[Peter Schorsch @PeterSchorschFL]

'Hundreds, if not thousands, came to see the two ...'

As controversy continues, @MattGaetz @MTGreenee bring #AmericaFirstTour tonight to Georgia, via @AGGancarski

https://t.co/pGG8DPwHJI

#FlaPol

[Florida Department of Education @EducationFL]

Today, @GovRonDeSantis announced record funding for teacher salary increases AND disaster relief payments of $1,000 to all PreK-12 certified #Florida teachers and principals. Read more: https://t.co/lUeEbCCSjS

[Tampa Bay Times @TB_Times]

DeSantis signs bill targeting pandemic scams https://t.co/L83GDJCmor

[Florida Politics @Fla_Pol]

In only three days, lawmakers bet big on #2021SpecialSession.

Who won ... and lost?

Check out the definitive #FlaPol list of Special Session winners & losers @ https://t.co/bO9XHxtSbh

[WEAR ABC 3 @weartv]

Gov. DeSantis signs package in Pensacola including new tax holiday.

He was most proud of a new tax holiday called "Freedom Week." It will be a seven-day holiday the week of July 4, with exemptions on outdoor recreational purchases. https://t.co/Fy6HzB7Mql

[WUWF Public Media @WUWF]

On a 97-17 vote, the Florida House on Wednesday gave final approval to a gambling deal with the Seminole Tribe of Florida that would include allowing sports betting in the state.
https://t.co/MIQaw3wHGq

[My Escambia @myescambia]

🐔 Why did the chicken cross the road? 🐔
Animal Welfare Services Officers asked the same thing today when a chicken cage fell from a truck on Interstate 10 near exit 7. 🐓State Troopers halted traffic to ensure the livestock's safe return. Great team effort!

[Noah Valenstein @NoahValenstein]

Today, @GovRonDeSantis signed vital legislation to protect Florida’s coastlines, providing the largest investment in Florida’s history dedicated to climate change & sea-level rise.

[Matt Dixon @Mdixon55]

Republicans in states like Wisconsin, Florida and Alabama are already signaling that they would put up a fight against Biden’s expansive social welfare proposal.

https://t.co/OXQpKBANk9 via @politico

[Florida Politics @Fla_Pol]

.@FLChamber poll: @RonDeSantisFL lead all potential Democrats by double digits

v. @CharlieCrist 51-41
v. @NikkiFried 51-39
v. @Val_Demings 53-38

https://t.co/KnIpTkJ0Zc #FlaPol

[Amanda (AJ) Stewart WEAR @AmandaJWEAR]

UPDATE: Trucks are rolling from the TransMontaigne gas terminal in Pensacola, after the EPA issued a waiver allowing them to deliver their stockpile of winter blend fuel. Should help with local supply issues! https://t.co/DD8hgeDf2W @weartv

[Forrest Saunders @FBSaunders]

Florida’s @GovRonDeSantis has declared a state of emergency to help the state cope with its growing gas shortage.

[Florida Department of Education @EducationFL]

Today @GovRonDeSantis signed HB7045, historic legislation that consolidates and streamlines 5 of FL’s school choice programs into 3, making it the LARGEST expansion of school choice in the nation.

Read more: https://t.co/jn5WxwS0yJ
@richardcorcoran

[WEAR ABC 3 @weartv]

As of Tuesday, drivers in Northwest Florida are still searching for a place to fill their tank.

But officials say they believe the area could see relief as soon as the end of the week. https://t.co/FpqGtDQaRX