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Topic: Environmental Regulation & Permitting

Session Summary: Environment and Natural Resources

 

Environmental bills are teed up but springs bill remains a question mark

Development bill appears dead but other growth legislation is moving

Development bill fate appears in doubt, following the path of an environmental regulation bill

Senate version of anti-environmental regulation bill declared dead by Senate sponsor

At session's midway point, Scott, Legislature look to avoid controversy

Martin County environmentalist blames 'Big Sugar" for permitting bill

Permitting bill gets substantial changes in Senate but still faces environmental opposition

Patronis outlines changes to permitting bill as it comes up in Senate this week

Park officials say they're working to bring "glamorous camping" or "glamping" to parks

Proposed balloons amendment to fish and wildlife bill is killed by House panel

Environmental permitting bill passes despite groups' opposition

Brownfields bills moving through Legislature as one-time boost in tax credits is sought

Steering committee wants legislation to expand DEP permitting authority to protect coastal wildlife

Session Outlook 2014: Environment and Natural Resources

Former Sen. Graham details opposition to latest Patronis permitting bill

Another permitting bill by Patronis again faces environmental opposition

Scott announces $55 million for springs to mixed reaction

Angered public needed before Legislature will protect springs, advocate says

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