Albritton plans quick vote on ‘Rural Renaissance’

  • Sen. Corey Simon, whose district includes Suwannee, Hamilton and Lafayette counties, is the sponsor of the ‘Rural Renaissance’ bill that would boost health care, education, transportation and economic development in rural areas. The bill is expected to be voted on quickly in the Senate during the legislative session that begins Jan. 13. (FILE)
    Sen. Corey Simon, whose district includes Suwannee, Hamilton and Lafayette counties, is the sponsor of the ‘Rural Renaissance’ bill that would boost health care, education, transportation and economic development in rural areas. The bill is expected to be voted on quickly in the Senate during the legislative session that begins Jan. 13. (FILE)
    After the proposal died in the House during the 2025 session, Senate President Ben Albritton said Monday the Senate will take up his “rural renaissance” plan during the first week of the 2026 l...

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