Episode 39: Jan / Feb Editorial Board

About this episode

The episode features a discussion on Florida's water and environmental policy with editorial board members.

In this episode of the Florida Specifier Podcast, hosts Ryan Matthews and Brett Cyphers are joined by fellow editorial board members Patrick Gillespie and Jeff Littlejohn for a wide-ranging conversation on the latest developments shaping Florida’s water and environmental policy. The team sits down for a timely discussion recorded in the newly launched Specifier Media Studio in Tallahassee. As Florida’s legislative session ramps up, the board breaks down early-session dynamics, budget pressures, and the role relationships and personalities play in shaping policy outcomes. The conversation highlights key stories from the latest issue of Florida Specifier, including the governor’s recommended budget, water quality funding, regional water supply planning, conservation priorities, and evolving property tax proposals. The episode also explores federal issues, such as the latest Waters of the United States (WOTUS) definition, alongside local and regional environmental initiatives across Florida. The board wraps up with updates on new Florida Specifier partnerships, upcoming podcast episodes, Capitol events, and major water and environmental conferences on the horizon. To read the…

People in this episode

Hosts: Ryan Matthews, Brett Cyphers

Guests: Patrick Gillespie, Jeff Littlejohn

Topics covered

• water policy
• environmental policy
• Florida legislation
• budget dynamics
• conservation
• WOTUS
• environmental initiatives

Keywords

• Florida Specifier
• water quality
• environmental initiatives
• legislative session
• budget pressures
• conservation priorities
• property tax proposals

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Florida Specifier

Places: Florida, Tallahassee

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