How will Sen. Ben Albritton 'thank' U.S. Sugar for its investment?   Dirty Money Alert: Next Florida Senate President gets $25k in Big Sugar cash __________________________________ At VoteWater we believe Dirty Money = Dirty Water. That's why we're so alarmed that Sen. Ben Albritton's political committee, "Friends of Ben Albritton," got $25,000 from U.S. Sugar last month. Albritton is the Florida Senate Majority Leader and will be Florida Senate President for the 2024-26 term. How might he "thank" the sugar industry for its faith in him? And what might that mean for Florida's nutrient-plagued waterways? We take a closer look at the implications, and how Big Sugar's political giving is one reason you should sign the new Sugar Reform Now petition from our friends at Friends of the Everglades — all in this week's newsletter. Read more in the latest Update from VoteWater Contribute Now!   ICYMI: VoteWater talks algae in the New York Times VoteWater Executive Director Gil Smart was featured in a New York Times deep dive into the algae blooms on Lake Okeechobee, and what should be done to address this worsening environmental calamity. Read the story VoteWater welcomes new board members VoteWater is proud to announce the addition of four new members to our Board of Directors: Carol Ann Mayer, Suzee Bailey, Michael Beautyman and Bill Hinners. Read their bios on the VoteWater website. Visit the website Join the Fight! Donate Now! P.S. Signatures Needed! The "Right to Clean and Healthy Waters" petition needs 900,000 signature by November 30 to get on the 2024 ballot. The petition can be printed out and signed here: [link removed]     VoteWater | 3727 SE Ocean Blvd., Suite 200A, Stuart, FL 34996 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected] powered by Try email marketing for free today!