Statement from Aliki Moncrief, Executive Director, Florida Conservation Voters: “Today the House and Senate chairs for natural resources appropriations, Sen. Mayfield and Rep. Raschein, agreed to $100 million in funding for Florida Forever. We hope that legislators will build on this amount next year and
Climate change is the biggest threat to the future of Florida. Unfortunately, the Florida Legislature has failed to address our state’s greenhouse gas emissions in any kind of substantial way. Thankfully, there are climate leaders looking out for Florida families in the House. On Wednesday,
Today was the official kick-off of the 2020 Legislative Session. As the House and Senate met and the Governor gave his State of the State, I couldn’t help but feel honored to be a part of Florida’s history. Today, tomorrow, and in the days to
It’s here folks, the two months we’ve all been waiting for: Legislative Session. Beginning on January 14, lawmakers from across the state will meet at the Florida Capitol to deliver (or fail to deliver) on their environmental promises. What bills lie ahead and how can
