Wes WolfeSeptember 7, 2022
7min0
The environment and climate change came in at No. 6 among older voters' top priorities for Governor.
Tag: Environmental issues
Wes WolfeSeptember 7, 2022
Jacob OglesJune 2, 2020
5min1084
Brown faces Ray Rodrigues for the open seat.
Scott PowersMarch 27, 2018
4min259
The League of Conservation Voters Action Fund is backing Winter Park Democratic U.S. Rep. Stephanie Murphy for re-election in Florida’s 7th Congressional District, her campaign announced Tuesday. The Action Fund is the political arm of the League of Conservation Voters, which rates members of Congress on an annual environmental issues scorecard that invariably rates Democrats […]
Danny McAuliffeJanuary 4, 2018
6min346
Audubon Florida announced its legislative priorities on Thursday, but also was happy to see Gov. Rick Scott oppose the U.S. Department of Interior’s possible drilling explorations in the Sunshine State. “We were glad to see Gov. Scott’s response, coming out strongly in opposition to drilling near Florida’s waters,” said Julie Wraithmell, the interim executive director of […]
Scott PowersMay 31, 2017
4min679
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gwen Graham has picked up endorsements from former House Speaker Jon Mills and two longtime environmental leaders, Nathaniel Reed, and Manley Fuller, all declaring confidence in her environmental protection policies. Graham has made environmental issues forefront in her campaign so far, picking up on a priority practiced by her father, former Gov. Bob […]
Drew WilsonFebruary 22, 2017
4min228
Likely Republican voters are against the Florida Senate proposal to buy land south of Lake Okeechobee, according to a new poll released by the Associated Industries of Florida obtained by FloridaPolitics.com. The survey asked Republican voters about a variety of issues on the table for the 2017 Legislative Session and no matter the wording, the […]
Peter SchorschJune 23, 2016
3min226
Shortly after Republican U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio announced he would run for re-election, the environmentalist group League of Conservation Voters took him to task for his positions on the environment and said he was “wrong for Florida.” “Marco Rubio’s failed run for president laid bare his true colors,” the group said in a Wednesday email. […]
Peter SchorschOctober 28, 2015
3min368
This week, both Jim Waldman and Gary Farmer breathed a sigh of relief as perhaps one of the most formidable challengers for the state Senate seat they covet made it clear she is staying put. Kristin Jacobs, former mayor of Broward County and current Florida House member, said she is not going to run for […]