Winner and Loser of the Week in Florida politics â Week of 5.2.21
“Because we can.” Randy Fine laid bare his party’s attitude toward unity and governance.
It happened during the debate about the $101.5 billion state budget. At issue is a GOP mandate forcing school districts to apply for state grants from the federal American Rescue plan. The money is supposed to go straight to the districts.
State Rep.
Fine’s smug answer: “Because we can.”
Valdes shook her head and shot back, “I know you did not just do that. That’s not the correct answer.”
Fine smirked.
Fine fired back in an op-ed published by the Sentinel.
This year’s virtual ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, January 28, at 3:30 p.m.
The Florida Bar will recognize 21 lawyers for their work on behalf of low-income and disadvantaged clients at a January 28 ceremony streamed live online by the Supreme Court of Florida.
Established in 1981, The Florida Bar President’s Pro Bono Service Awards are intended to encourage lawyers to volunteer free legal services to the poor by recognizing those who make public service commitments and to raise public awareness of the substantial volunteer services provided by Florida lawyers to those who cannot afford legal fees. Florida Bar President Dori Foster-Morales will present the 2021 awards.