Kathy Castor Introduces the Environmental Justice Air Quality Monitoring Act
At the end of last week, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Fla., the chairwoman of the U.S. House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis, introduced...
Florida’s Leaders React to Ron DeSantis Signing Almost $110 Billion Budget
Leaders from across the Sunshine State weighed in after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Florida’s $109.9 budget and vetoed more than $3 billion in spending.
Both...
Steve Miller Opinion: Doubt-Free, America’s Schools Warm to Climate Activism
Public school districts are adopting curricula on climate change from well-funded progressive groups casting the issue as a threat to life on the planet...
Florida Delegation Asks Biden for $725 Million for Everglades Restoration
This week, members of the Florida delegation wrote President Joe Biden, requesting an allocation of $725 million for Everglades Restoration in his FY24 budget...
Brian Mast Wants Army Corps of Engineers to Take on Harmful Algal Blooms
On Wednesday, U.S. Rep. Brian Mast, R-Fla., brought out the “Northern Estuaries Restoration Plan (NERP).”
The bill will “force the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers...
Rick Scott, Marco Rubio: Water Resources Development Act Will Help Florida
The U.S. Senate overwhelmingly passed the “Water Resources Development Act” (WRDA) this week, and both of Florida’s senators think it will boost the Sunshine...
John Rutherford, Stephanie Murphy Champion Red Snapper Act
Last week, U.S. Rep. John Rutherford, R-Fla., introduced the “Red Snapper Act,” with more than a dozen co-sponsors being led by retiring U.S. Rep....
Publix, National Audubon Society Working Together to Help Restore Western Everglades
Last week, Publix and the National Audubon Society announced the results of the first phase of their collaboration in the Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary of...
Ron DeSantis Will Ask Legislature for $14 Million to Fight Red Tide
This week, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his commitment to almost $14 million in the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget to continue Florida’s investment in combatting...
Florida Elected Officials Urge FEMA, State Government Help Puerto Rico After Hurricane Fiona
After Hurricane Fiona slammed into Puerto Rico this week, elected officials across Florida called on both the federal and state governments to take action.
Florida’s...
Byron Donalds Brings Back the Harmful Algal Bloom Essential Forecasting Act
Last week, U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., brought back the “Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Essential Forecasting Act.”
Donalds first introduced the bill that “amends the...
Marco Rubio, Carlos Gimenez Champion the South Florida Ecosystem Enhancement Act
This week, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., and U.S. Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Fla., showcased their proposed “South Florida Ecosystem Enhancement Act.”
The bill, which they...
