Fla. Gov. Expected to Sign Energy Plan

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http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ap/fn/4775583.html

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Calling it a landmark for Florida, the Legislature on Thursday sent the governor a comprehensive $62 million plan to help wean the state off imported fossil fuels and inspire industry to produce renewable alternatives.

High gas prices, national security concerns and urgent scientific reports on humanity's effect on global warming pushed Gov. Charlie Crist and state lawmakers this year to begin changing Florida's lackluster record on energy.

The House and Senate each passed the plan (HB 7123) unanimously Thursday.

Crist is expected to sign the bill, which outlines a plan many other states already follow. Two consumer-oriented facets _ a sales-tax break for the purchase of alternative-fuel vehicles and a tax holiday for energy-efficient appliances _ didn't make the final product because of budget pressures in a tight fiscal year.

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[geomon666]

1. It's a nice step in the right direction n/t

[Fridays Child]

2. What a RINO!

:rofl:

[MasonJar]

3. Crist has done more in 3 months than Jeb in 8 years.