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Greg Giordano

Husband, Father & Legislative Staffer
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To Tallahassee and Back: The Budget - What a Difference One Year Makes

A healthy state economy and a well used veto pen all characterize the 2013 state budget process.

To Tallahassee and Back: Deadlines? We Don’t Need No Stinkin’ Deadlines!

In Tallahassee, deadlines are extremely important. It literally takes an act of the legislature to waive a deadline, a feat that is not so easily accomplished.

To Tallahassee and Back: “Old Florida” is Not Forgotten

"Old Florida" is alive and well in the Capitol. This week such traditions as the "Sine Die Hanky Drop," "Seersucker Suit Day" and "Boot Day" recall ties to Florida's history.

To Tallahassee and Back: Auto Reader? What’s an Auto Reader?

An auto reader is a software program that translates the written word into the spoken word. A rarely used procedural move lead to the unveiling of an auto reader this week on the House floor!

To Tallahassee and Back: Week 8 Round-Up

The session is moving along with some big issues (i.e. the state budget, ethics reform, expansion of health care) either poised to go to the governor or nearly so.

To Tallahassee and Back: A Well-Kept Secret Revealed

I suppose in the often surprise–laden world in which the Florida Legislature exists, surprises should be expected. However, this week, I admit I was caught off-guard, and it was a good thing!

To Tallahassee and Back: You Never Know Who You Will Meet Walking the Capitol Halls

You truly never know who will be right around the corner when you are walking through the Capitol halls. This week i share my experiences meeting three very special people.

To Tallahassee and Back: House Budget Priorities Unveiled

With the budget process heating up in Tallahassee, it is the appropriate time to look at the budget figures being bandied about for the next fiscal year.

To Tallahassee and Back: A Balanced State Budget? Absolutely!

A constitutionally required balance budget sometimes forces tough choices, but it guarantees that the future of Florida will be safe and secure, economically anyway, for later generations.

To Tallahassee and Back: The War on Drug Diversion and Doctor Shopping Continues

Representative Mike Fasano continues to fight for stronger laws to curtail doctor shopping and drug diversion. This legislative session he has a bill that will accomplish these important goals.

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