Haley BrownMay 11, 2021
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The effort includes a new state trust for guaranteed project funding.
Tag: Flood mitigation
Haley BrownMay 11, 2021Haley BrownApril 14, 2021
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The property tax break will cost local governments.
Staff ReportsDecember 5, 2016
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State Sen. Jeff Brandes says he will file legislation for the 2017 Legislative Session to fund flood mitigation in affected communities. The idea is to lower the cost of flood insurance by decreasing flood severity in areas covered by the National Flood Insurance Program’s (NFIP) Community Rating System. The legislation will create a matching grant program, in […]
Phil AmmannOctober 20, 20153min227
State Sen. Jeff Brandes is looking to help Florida communities address the effects of coastal flooding. On Tuesday, the St. Petersburg Republican filed SB 584, a bill to create a statewide flood mitigation and assistance program, providing up to $50 million per year in matching grant money. The money would help reduce the risk and severity […]