Green energy plan fails in Florida

FLORIDA: Green energy plan fails to produce in state

In 2008, the state legislature ordered Florida environmentalists, new solar companies, utility lobbyists and state regulators to determine how much of the state's power supply should come from renewable energy sources like solar and wind. A renewable-energy bill passed the Senate but died in the House. The result: A year of work wasted.

"We are extremely disappointed," said Stephen Smith, head of the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy. "The people of Florida should feel cheated by their legislative leadership."

Thousands of hours of time were ultimately wasted on this. A shame.

Also in the South:

ALABAMA: New law helps students in military families

ARKANSAS: Gov. Beebe worried about school district lawsuit's effect on state's budget

GEORGIA: Rep. Deal wants change to 'birthright citizenship'

KENTUCKY: Push is on for lawmakers to allow casino-style gambling at racetracks

LOUISIANA: State legislature reaches halfway point

MISSISSIPPI: Legislators still split over budget, continue talks today

NORTH CAROLINA: Source says state rules bent in effort to lure Apple

SOUTH CAROLINA: McConnell angry over Gov. Sanford's block of stimulus funds

TENNESSEE: Deep cuts possible as state tallies budget shortfall

VIRGINIA: Candidates for governor give opinions on offshore drilling

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