Florida Governor Announces Special Legislative Session for July 20

Gary Cooper July 8, 2010 Citrus, Florida, General, Sugar

News Service of Florida Breaking News Alert – Lawmakers will return to Tallahassee starting July 20 for a special session to deal with fallout from the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, Gov. Charlie Crist announced Thursday.
Southeast AgNet will follow up in reports to come as to how this Special Session may also impact agricultural interests in the state. Stay Tuned!

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