The 2005 Session of the Florida Legislature is now history. Ft. Myers News Press Political Correspondent Betty Parked joined Valerie Alker with this summary of the latest from Tallahassee. (AUDIO)

There’s a flurry of activity in Tallahassee this week… as lawmakers approach Friday’s end of session, Friday. News-Press political reporter and columnist, Betty Parker, left the Senate chamber to speak with us this afternoon. She’s been watching Senators discuss the Initiative Petition process, which allows citizens to get a proposed constitutional amendment on the ballot. Parker says the debate specifically centers around the gathering of signatures— which are required before an issue can go before voters. (AUDIO)

A bit of a slow start this week in Tallahassee… where many lawmakers are returning from the Passover holiday. They’ve still got some major issues on the table. Time now for our weekly discussion with News-Press political reporter and columnist, Betty Parker. (AUDIO)

There’s not one central issue dominating this year’s state legislative session. That’s according to political reporter for the Fort Myers News-Press, Betty Parker. She’s in Tallahassee… for the final weeks of the two-month long session. But, Parker says among the MANY issues—vying for lawmakers’ attention— is funding for growth. In other words… paying for the infrastructure that’s required with so many people coming to Florida. (AUDIO)

A local state Senator is expressing interest in another high profile job. That’s one of several issues we broach this week with Betty Parker. She’s political reporter and columnist for the Fort Myers News-Press. (AUDIO)