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County lobbyists report legislative ‘difficult’ session but secure funding for Port LaBelle, sheriff repairs and CDBG allocations
Summary
GrayRobinson lobbyists updated the Hendry County commission on the 2025 Florida legislative session, noting a contentious session overall but reporting state funding wins including $2.5 million for Port LaBelle, $750,000 for the sheriff's building repairs and $900,000 in CDBG funds.
Dean Cannon of GrayRobinson, Hendry County’s Tallahassee lobbyist, told the board on Sept. 8 that the 2025 legislative session was “a little bit difficult” but that the firm secured several earmarks for the county.
“We were able to secure 2 and a half million dollars for the Port LaBelle utility system water treatment plant expansion,” Cannon said. He also told the board…
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