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Here are some of the biggest threats posed by the climate crisis to south Florida today, along with solutions under consideration.
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It would provide a tax break to property owners who elevate homes to address potential flooding and could go on the ballot in 2022 as a constitutional amendment.
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Environmentalists say the bill is a step in the right direction but say more needs to be done to address the root cause of climate change.
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House Speaker Chris Sprowls calls the measure "one of the most robust and bold proposals in the entire United States of America." It awaits Gov. Ron DeSantis' signature.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis would get more than he requested for Everglades restoration and water projects in the coming year under an initial Senate budget...
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A group of climate change bills championed by Florida House Speaker Chris Sprowls could be helped by new federal stimulus money.
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There are already questions if the state has started too late and whether it can move fast enough to keep up with the rising water.
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A state committee unanimously approved a bill that includes spending up to $100 million a year on projects to address flooding and sea-level rise and creating a grant program for local governments.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis outlined his plans for the $4.1 billion the state plans to spend from money received from the federal government, including funds to fix the state's troubled unemployment system.
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Democratic Florida legislators say they are receiving emails from their constituents opposing a suite of bills that would give the state control of climate change initiatives over local governments.
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COVID-19 will be top of mind as the Florida Legislature begins its 2021 session. These will be the main topics they'll address.
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The bills would provide money to local governments to combat climate change, and give tax breaks to homeowners to elevate their properties.