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Lt. Gov. Jay Collins campaigns in Cross City, discusses taxes and storm recovery

Republican Lt. Gov. Jay Collins visited Cross City on Wednesday as part of his gubernatorial campaign, meeting with voters and local leaders in Dixie County. Discussion centered on education, the economy, property taxes, and agriculture, with Collins drawing on his family’s farming background to underscore his personal stake in those issues. He also addressed storm recovery challenges, including permitting burdens tied to federal flood rules that he argued are driving up costs for residents rebuilding after disasters.

Sources: WCJB TV20