Capitol Update is a weekly review of state government.  Topics this week include:

  • The Candidate qualifying period for this year’s election ended Friday at noon for several statewide offices including the Governor and Cabinet positions and some legislative seats.
  • South Florida water managers agreed to reduce water discharges from Lake Okeechobee to limit high levels of algae blooms in the area.
  • Enterprise Florida is prepared to launch its tourism campaign in Key West.