Florida state senator wants to rewrite growth management laws
Ocala Republican Sen. Stan McClain joked that he’s become a ‘Darth Vader' to local governments.
With Earth Day upon us, environmentalists blasting plans to remove protections for endangered species
They’re raising concerns about an exemption for Gulf drilling and proposed legislation in Congress.
Environmental groups sue over decision to strip protections from imperiled Gulf species
They say more than two dozen threatened or endangered species are at risk, including the Kemp’s ridley sea turtle.
Florida ‘Blue Ribbon’ projects bill died this session. Will it come back?
Supporters say it would add affordable housing, but critics said it would pave over rural parts of the state.
Ban on local government ‘net-zero’ policies clears Florida Legislature on final vote
The measure would ban local governments from expending funds to support, implement or advance net-zero policies.
Coalition calls on Florida Legislature to address $759 million backlog of state park repairs
A DEP report said funding is needed for fixing aging infrastructure, accessibility upgrades and other improvements.
Florida House votes to spike local government ‘net zero policies’ to reduce climate change
The bill's chances of becoming law appear remote due to a Senate version passing just one of three committees.
Supporters say ‘Blue Ribbon’ bill would mean smart growth — critics fear it will spur sprawl
The latest version lets local government deny a project that is ‘substantially inconsistent’ with a comp plan.
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 gas 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.