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Mitch PerryJanuary 9, 2018

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A bipartisan group from Florida’s congressional delegation sent a letter to the Donald Trump administration opposing any rollback of safety regulations adopted after the 2010 Deepwater Horizon disaster. In a letter to Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke, the group of 20 lawmakers — both Democrats and Republicans — warned that “an oil spill can devastate a regional […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 5, 2018

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House District 72 Republican candidate James Buchanan opposes the Trump administration’s plan to open up offshore drilling off the coast of Florida. “I’m against it,” the Sarasota real estate agent and broker told Florida Politics Friday. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke proposed Thursday a sweeping new offshore drilling plan that intends to open large sections of the Atlantic, Arctic […]

Scott PowersJanuary 5, 2018

As President Donald Trump and Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke announced plans to allow off-shore oil drilling practically everywhere, Florida’s Democratic U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson appears to have dug in for his best Clint Eastwood “Make my day” impersonation. “The administration is planning to drill off the coast of Florida,” Nelson told reporters in Orlando Friday. “I can […]

A.G. GancarskiJanuary 4, 2018

So much for the “partner in the White House.” Gov. Rick Scott enjoyed lunch with President Donald Trump on New Year’s Eve, but Scott is finding President Trump’s position on offshore oil drilling hard to digest. “Based on media reports, it is likely that the Department of the Interior will consider Florida as a potential state for offshore […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 3, 2018

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Bill Nelson is prepared to invoke a procedural rule in an attempt to block the Donald Trump administration’s latest efforts to rollback several safety standards put in place after the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil rig disaster. The Florida Democrat’s announcement on the Senate floor Wednesday was made just days after the U.S. Department of Interior released for public […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 29, 2017

The federal government is mulling removing the Florida panther from the endangered species list. If that happens, it is over the objection of Sen. Bill Nelson. On Tuesday, Nelson wrote Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke. The Senate Democrat’s letter contended that the panther is still in fact endangered — and that the cats continue to face existential threats, […]

Phil AmmannJuly 6, 2017

Progress Florida is one of the organizations and leaders opposing a plan to use seismic airgun testing for oil and gas exploration off the state’s Atlantic coast. The progressive nonprofit organization says the procedure threatens marine wildlife and coastal economies as well as Florida’s tourism and fishing industries. “The noise from seismic airgun blasts is […]

Scott PowersJune 22, 2017

In the U.S. House of Representatives Natural Resources Committee, Orlando’s U.S. Rep. Darren Soto pinned down Interior Department Secretary Ryan Zinke for assurances that the off-shore drilling ban is “in no real jeopardy.” Soto also pressed Zinke on whether he would support a Wild & Scenic River Program designation for the Kissimmee River, and the […]

Mitch PerryMarch 30, 2017

Congressman Vern Buchanan is attacking an announcement Thursday from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service downgrading protections for the Florida manatee from “endangered” to “threatened.” It’s a “huge disappointment,” the Sarasota Republican said. “The decision to weaken protections under the Endangered Species Act threatens the survival of the manatee, one of Florida’s most beloved animals,” Buchanan […]

Associated PressJuly 17, 2016

Former presidential candidates Ted Cruz, Chris Christie, Scott Walker and Marco Rubio — the latter by video link — are among those set to speak at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland. Military leaders, members of Congress, actors, faith leaders and family members of presumptive presidential nominee Donald Trump are also set to speak in […]

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Most of Florida congressional delegation protests lifting oil rig safety rules

James Buchanan adds to GOP disapproval on offshore drilling

Bill Nelson on off-shore oil drilling: ‘Not while I’m in office’

Florida pols oppose proposed offshore oil drilling; Donald Trump isn’t worried

Bill Nelson threatens to block rollback of offshore drilling regulations

Bill Nelson says Florida panther is still endangered

Progress Florida joins thousands opposing Trump’s plan for seismic airgun testing off Florida coast

Darren Soto pins down Everglades, drilling assurances from interior secretary

Vern Buchanan ‘disappointed’ feds changed manatee endangered status, calls for reversal

Former rivals, military leaders, actors to take stage at RNC