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Florida Senate approves bill banning oil drilling Wednesday, scales back scope with late amendment
A bill that would ban oil drilling near the Apalachicola River is one step closer to landing on the governor’s desk.
Florida Senate approves bill banning oil drilling, scales back scope with last-minute amendment
A bill that would ban oil drilling near the Apalachicola River is one step closer to landing on the governor’s desk.
David Jolly (D) makes moves toward gov run
Former Republican Rep. DAVID JOLLY has taken his first step toward a possible run for governor by launching his political ...
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Florida Senate passes Apalachicola oil drilling bill, sends it back to House
The policy dispute follows loud opposition to a proposed oil drilling project in the Apalachicola Basin. Opponents worry the ...
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Florida Senate OKs ban on oil exploration and drilling near the Apalachicola River
The Florida Senate has joined the House in passing a bill (HB 1143) banning oil exploration and drilling near the ...
Franklin County Commission supports house bill to ban oil drilling near Apalachicola Bay
House Bill 1143 gained support after the Florida Department of Environmental Protection permitted an exploratory oil well near the Apalachicola River in Calhoun County last December.