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Rick Scott Highlights Environmental Agenda in Letter to Michael Regan

On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., sent a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan outlining his priorities for the agency...

May 20, 2021

Environment

Florida Congressional Reps Back Neal Dunn’s Creating Accountable Respectful Environments for Children Act

This week, U.S. Rep. Neal Dunn, R-Fla., showcased the “Creating Accountable Respectful Environments (CARE) for Children Act.” The bill, which Dunn introduced last week...

June 16, 2023

Environment

Ron DeSantis Names Shawn Hamilton to Lead Florida Department of Environmental Protection

...since June. “I am pleased to appoint Shawn Hamilton as secretary of the Department of Environmental Protection,” said DeSantis. “Secretary Hamilton brings a strong,...

September 2, 2021

Environment

Ron DeSantis Declares Victory on Environmental Priorities After Legislative Session Ends

...priorities for Florida’s environment. DeSantis had key members of his administration including Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez and Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Secretary Noah...

May 8, 2019

Environment

Florida Republican Congressmen Focus on Environmental Problems

...cheered his ally President Donald Trump’s speech on the environment. “I commend President Trump for the important message on environmental protection,” Gaetz said last...

July 14, 2019

Environment

Florida Attorney General Leads 23-State Coalition Against EPA ‘Environmental Justice Initiatives’

...“The EPA should be focusing on enforcing the environmental laws passed by Congress, not so called ‘environmental justice,’ which is a euphemism for Biden’s...

April 16, 2024

Environment

Opinion: Democrats Return to Environmental Alarmism Fear Tactics for 2024 Election

...younger voters dropped climate change from their list of top issues for 2024. Younger voters show more concern about the cost of living. Despite...

July 21, 2024
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Ron DeSantis, Miami Super Bowl Host Committee Launch Ocean to Everglades Environmental Project

With Miami hosting Super Bowl LIV in February 2020, Gov. Ron DeSantis wants to ensure it doesn’t hurt the environment in South Florida. On...

April 23, 2019
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Environment

Kathy Castor Introduces the Environmental Justice Air Quality Monitoring Act

...in environmental justice communities by expanding access to local air quality data.” Castor brought out the “Environmental Justice Air Quality Monitoring Act” with more...

February 22, 2022

Environment

Nikki Fried Announces Agricultural-Environmental Leadership Award Winners

...the Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association, and the Florida Forestry Association. The following environmental practices were considered in judging nominations for the 2021...

June 25, 2021

Environment

New Conservative ‘Florida First’ Coalition Launches to Champion Energy, Environmental, Climate Solutions in Red Florida

The Florida First Energy Alliance (FFEA), a coalition of leaders across the Sunshine State, announces its launch with a mission to promote energy, climate,...

October 23, 2024

Environment

Ron DeSantis Highlights $500 Million to Help Florida Deal With Environmental Problems

In West Palm Beach this week, Gov. Ron DeSantis highlighted more than $500 million for environmental resiliency included in the almost $110 billion budget...

June 10, 2022

Environment

Debbie Mucarsel-Powell Moves into Leadership on House Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee

Despite being in Congress for three months, U.S. Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, D-Fla., was named vice chairwoman of the U.S. House Water Resources and Environment...

April 4, 2019

Environment

Miami Republicans Want to Create a Biscayne Bay Commission Overseeing Environmental Issues

...create a Biscayne Bay Commission to oversee environmental issues impacting the bay. The commission would “coordinate all public policy and projects related to the...

February 23, 2021

Business / Economy News

Ron DeSantis Announces $404 Million for Environmental Resilience Projects Across Florida

On Tuesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis visited Pinellas and Miami-Dade Counties to announce the award of grants totaling more than $404 million for 113 environmental...

February 2, 2022
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Education News

Environmental Issues Could Hit Floridians Where it Hurts – in Their Wallets

...Democrat–loves a day at the beach. Because we tend toward this behavior, environmental issues often cut across party lines. Perhaps that’s why President Donald...

November 11, 2020

Environment

Wilton Simpson Names Agricultural-Environmental Leadership Award Winners

...Agricultural-Environmental Leadership Award has been presented annually since 1994 and spotlights environmentally innovative growers and ranchers who share a commitment to protecting and preserving...

May 31, 2023

Environment

Ross Spano Backs Proposal to Make Federal Permitting Process, Environmental Reviews More Efficient

A congressman from the Sunshine State is backing U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis’, R-Ill., proposal to “ensure the federal permitting process and related environmental reviews...

June 15, 2020

Environment

Ron DeSantis Signs Major Legislation to Dedicate Gaming Compact Revenues to Preserve and Protect Florida’s Environment

...is an official statement from Gov. DeSantis’ office, and video of his press conference. Governor Ron DeSantis today signed Senate Bill (SB) 1638, Funding...

April 5, 2024

Environment

Ron DeSantis Signs Executive Order Reforming Environmental, Water Quality Protection

On Thursday, new Gov. Ron DeSantis signed an executive order “implementing major reforms to ensure the protection of Florida’s environment and water quality.” DeSantis...

January 10, 2019

Environment

Ron DeSantis: Florida’s Budget Funds Programs to Protect the Environment

At an event in Naples on Tuesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis showcased how the state budget which he signed last week helps protect the environment....

June 26, 2019

Environment

Loranne Ausley’s Agricultural, Environmental Efforts Honored at the National Level

...through agricultural and environmental alliances.” Ausley was signaled out for her proposal “to bring the environmental, aquaculture and agricultural communities together to quantify ways...

November 21, 2021

Environment

Everglades Roundtable Includes Top Members of the House Water Resources and Environment Committee

...Resources and Environment Subcommittee, hosted a roundtable event that featured U.S. Rep. Grace Napolitano, D-Calif., the chairwoman of the subcommittee and other officials and...

October 22, 2019

Environment

Marco Rubio Asks SEC if Environmental, Social and Governance Metrics Will Apply to China

...SEC’s agenda on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) metrics, and whether those same standards would apply to companies based or operating in the People’s...

October 11, 2021

Environment

Ross Pomeroy Opinion: Could Gas Cars Be as Environmentally Friendly as EVs by 2030?

...lower their greenhouse gas emissions to be close to those of electric vehicles (EVs) by 2030. The analysis, published earlier this year in the...

October 5, 2022

Florida Government & Politics

EPA Approves Florida’s Request to Administer the Clean Water Act Section 404 Program

...Administrator Andrew Wheeler made the announcement at a media Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Secretary Noah Valenstein, White House Council on Environmental Quality...

December 17, 2020

Environment

Report – Florida Among Top 5 Most Environmentally-Friendly States

A report by Forbes Home revealed that Florida ranks #5, among the most sustainable states in the country. In an effort to highlight each...

May 6, 2024

Environment

Everglades Protectors Cheer as Ron DeSantis Keeps Florida Department of Environmental Protection Secretary

At the end of last week, Gov. Shawn Hamilton announced that Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Sec. Shawn Hamilton will stay at his...

December 12, 2022

Environment

Florida Delegation Champions the Reusing Equipment for Environmental Fortification Act

A dozen members of the Florida delegation are backing U.S. Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar’s, R-Fla., proposal which “incentivizes retired Navy ships to be repurposed...

September 24, 2021

Business / Economy News

Dan Daley’s Push for Sales Tax Holiday for Environmentally Friendly Appliances Clears Ways and Means

...for the environment, and will keep more money in their pockets.” This week, the state House Ways and Means Committee passed his resolution without...

February 11, 2022

Environment

North Florida Land Trust Adds 119 Acres in Bradford County to Protect Environment, Camp Blanding

...a combination of funding from the NRCS program, the ACUB program, and the Florida Defense Support Task Force through its partnership with Clay County...

August 27, 2021
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Environment

Marco Rubio Gets Two Environmental Bills Through Senate Commerce Committee

U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., was able to get two bills focused on protecting Florida’s environment through a key committee without opposition on Wednesday....

November 13, 2019
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