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Florida’s Tight Budget Puts Lawmakers Into “Grinch” Position

Gary Cooper April 9, 2009 Citrus, Florida

Rep Ralph PoppellIt is no secret the poor economy and its related impacts on the state budget has all kinds of industries and programs running for cover. Recently speaking with House Natural Resources Appropriations Committee Chairman about the situation and his last couple years in office until he term limits out, he says it has lawmakers in the position of being the “grinch” when people come calling. Hear his comments in this report.

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