Last Call – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics.

First Shot

Florida’s transportation chief says the state isn’t just keeping up with growth, but it’s cranking out “more with less.”

Speaking at the Florida Chamber’s Transportation, Growth & Infrastructure Solution Summit , Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Jared Perdue told business leaders the Department’s annual work plan has climbed from about $10 billion to roughly $15 billion over the past decade, even as the agency has cut staff and held its operating budget flat.

“There’s something that is really unique about this. Our budget has gone up 50% and we’ve reduced our number of employees at FDOT by 600 positions,” Perdue said. “… We’re delivering 50% more product with less people and a co

See Full Page