New Bill Seeks to End Clean Energy in Florida

New Bill Seeks to End Clean Energy in Florida

Jim McCool
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March 29, 2024
Although Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has been a very environmentally aware governor, his newest bill may cut clean energy alternatives...
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DeSantis Awards Millions to Saving Florida's Reefs

DeSantis Awards Millions to Saving Florida's Reefs

Liv Caputo
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March 23, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, FL—Governor Ron DeSantis has awarded $9.5 million toward restoring the struggling third largest barrier reef system in the world—Florida's...
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Congressional Republicans Lobby Biden to Protect Florida's Ecosystem

Congressional Republicans Lobby Biden to Protect Florida's Ecosystem

Jim McCool
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March 9, 2024
Congressional Republicans are coming together to protect South Florida's Ecosystem Restoration efforts by requesting $725 million in funding from President...
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Gaetz Calls On State Legislators to Reject Bill Potentially Harmful to the Environment

Gaetz Calls On State Legislators to Reject Bill Potentially Harmful to the Environment

Jackson Bakich
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March 1, 2024
Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) called on his fellow Floridians in the State Legislature to reject HB 789/SB 738 – legislation...
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Mast Demands Answers Regarding U.S. Army Corps Decision to Begin Discharges in FL Waterways

Mast Demands Answers Regarding U.S. Army Corps Decision to Begin Discharges in FL Waterways

Jackson Bakich
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February 18, 2024
Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) sent out a press release on Friday demanding answers from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers...
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Sierra Club, FSU Academic Tried to Hide Biases Concerning Sugarcane Burning

Sierra Club, FSU Academic Tried to Hide Biases Concerning Sugarcane Burning

Jackson Bakich
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January 31, 2024
Recent reporting by The Scioto Post has found that the environmental group the Sierra Club has colluded with academics at...
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Castor Calls DeSantis 'The Grinch' After Turning Down $320 Million Infrastructure Grant

Castor Calls DeSantis 'The Grinch' After Turning Down $320 Million Infrastructure Grant

Jackson Bakich
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December 23, 2023
Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL) is referring to Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) as a “grinch” this Christmas after he rejected the...
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Castor Left Optimistic After Global Climate Summit

Castor Left Optimistic After Global Climate Summit

Jackson Bakich
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December 12, 2023
As the former Chair of the Select Committee on the Climate Crisis, Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL) has released a statement...
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Castor Introduces Bill to Impose Fees on 'High-Carbon Imports'

Castor Introduces Bill to Impose Fees on 'High-Carbon Imports'

Jackson Bakich
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December 7, 2023
Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL) has introduced legislation to “make American companies more competitive” while simultaneously addressing greenhouse gas emissions by...
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DeSantis's Alignment With Progressive Enviro Groups Appears on Shaky Ground

DeSantis's Alignment With Progressive Enviro Groups Appears on Shaky Ground

Jackson Bakich
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May 30, 2023
Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) quietly signed Senate Bill 540 – a bill that has been designated the “worst environmental bill”...
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Salazar Secures Funding for Environmental Efforts

Salazar Secures Funding for Environmental Efforts

Daniel Molina
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March 4, 2023
Maria Elvira Salazar (R) announced that she had secured $500,000 in funding for environmental efforts.
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Florida Congressional Legislators Launch Everglades Caucus

Florida Congressional Legislators Launch Everglades Caucus

Jackson Bakich
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February 9, 2023
With Everglades restoration being a bipartisan issue in the state of Florida, both at the state and federal level, it...
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New Ad Praises Gov. DeSantis' Support of Florida's Environment

New Ad Praises Gov. DeSantis' Support of Florida's Environment

Jim McCool
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October 21, 2022
While Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) is often praised for protecting conservative values in Florida, his efforts to protect the environment often...
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Mast's Everglades Bill Signed Into Law

Mast's Everglades Bill Signed Into Law

Jackson Bakich
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June 16, 2022
The Floridian recently reported that both Rep. Brian Mast (R-FL) and the state of Florida received a win when Mast’s...
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Mast's Environmental Bill Passes Easily

Mast's Environmental Bill Passes Easily

Jackson Bakich
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May 14, 2022
Rep. Brian Mast (R-FL) received a win on Wednesday and so did the state of Florida. Mast introduced a bipartisan...
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DeSantis Says Environmental Water Bill 'Much Different'

DeSantis Says Environmental Water Bill 'Much Different'

Javier Manjarres
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March 15, 2022
Gov. Ron DeSantis said a controversial environmental bill is “dramatically” improved from when he severely criticized the measure during the...
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Rubio's 'South Florida Clean Coastal Water Act' Passes in the Senate

Rubio's 'South Florida Clean Coastal Water Act' Passes in the Senate

Jim McCool
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March 9, 2022
Environmental issues have taken precedent in policymaking in Florida to protect the natural and diverse areas throughout the state.  This...
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DeSantis's Environment Resiliency Plan Receives Bipartisan Praise

DeSantis's Environment Resiliency Plan Receives Bipartisan Praise

Javier Manjarres
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February 2, 2022
MIAMI—Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, along with Florida House Speaker Chris Sprowls and other state officials announced that through the state’s...
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