Proposal to ban local governments from promoting ‘net-zero’ emission policies moves to Florida House
HB 1217 would ban government entities from adopting or enforcing policies aimed at reducing greenhouse gases emissions.
Local officials call on Florida House to act on bill amending 2024 planning restrictions
But time is running out, with the legislative session slated to end March 13.
Proposed budgets defund Florida Forever, but do provide for conservation easements
GOP lawmakers would direct funding to a program for agricultural landowners to preserve land from development.
Florida House committee moves proposal that could add more nuclear power to state’s energy resources
Under HB 1461, the Public Service Commission would gain power to regulate advanced nuclear reactors.
Local Florida governments would be banned from enacting climate change policies under new proposal
HB 1217 says that it is state policy to prohibit government entities from adopting 'net-zero' measures.
Bill adding transparency to state land swaps sweeps through Florida House committees
The measure was inspired by outrage over a proposed land swap involving the Guana River Wildlife Management Area.
Youth climate-change activists redirect their focus to opposing AI data centers
The effort to regulate artificial intelligence in Florida has been led by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Proposed private cattle grazing on state lands in Florida moves along in first public hearing
Environmentalists worry about sensitive ecosystems and wildlife habitat.
Energy officials tell Florida lawmakers they’re aware of the unpopularity of AI data centers
The hearing came days after Gov. DeSantis announced a proposal to protect Floridians from footing the bill for AI data...
Local governments file lawsuit to block parts of Florida planning-restriction law
Senate Bill 180 was originally intended to help people rebuild after hurricanes, but goes way beyond that.