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May 24 2019
We finally got the House Appropriations Committee to increase Everglades Restoration funding to $200 million for next year - nearly triple the amount we received last year! Keep reading for more.
May 22 2019
I’m always thinking about what we can do to go out there and ensure veterans get the best possible care, and when bills pass, I always want to get you the news as soon as possible. Check out this blog for an important update!
May 22 2019
The good news is that right now Lake Okeechobee’s water level is at approximately 11.2 feet. Why does this matter? Read this blog to find out.
May 17 2019
As we turn the corner toward summer, reports of algal blooms on Lake Okeechobee and in the Caloosahatchee River are already coming in. So, what does this mean for our community this summer? Read this blog to find out.
May 17 2019
This week we got some great news! President Trump officially sent a revised budget request to Congress asking for $200 million for Everglades restoration. Click here to learn more about what that means for our community.
May 10 2019
This May, I hope you’ll join me in recognizing Military Appreciation Month. Read this blog to learn more about how you can participate!
May 06 2019
There is a massive human and environmental toll from the discharges to the Treasure Coast. And it's turning the Treasure Coast into the Tortured Coast. The Tortured Coast documentary series highlights the people and places being destroyed.
May 03 2019
This week I worked hard with Harmony Allen of Port St. Lucie to gain support for Harmony's Law. Together, we can make sure military rapists are held accountable. Read more:
May 03 2019
Scientific experts from Audubon Florida agree that lower, not higher, lake levels before wet season will benefit the ecology of the lake and help prevent discharges. Click here to learn why!
Apr 22 2019
As the Army Corps undertakes the process of rewriting the Lake Okeechobee Regulation Schedule, I wanted to share with you the public comment that I submitted with recommendations to protect our community from these harmful discharges.