New State Water Project Work Program Unveiled

Florida TaxWatch to Unveil Recommendation to Establish State Water Project Work Program on Wed., Oct. 18 at 1 p.m.

Tallahassee, Fla. – On Wed., Oct. 18 at 1 p.m., Florida TaxWatch (FTW) will unveil a new report outlining a recommendation for the Florida Legislature to establish a state water project work program. The discussion will focus on FTW’s review of Florida’s current process for investing in water projects and suggestions to improve the planning and selection of projects intended to develop the state’s water resources and infrastructure.

State Rep. Toby Overdorf (R-Stuart), a member of the House Water Quality, Supply, & Treatment Subcommittee, will also provide remarks on his support for this FTW proposal.

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