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Ron DeSantis watchdog group targets Governor’s hurricane handling in ‘storm’ video

“In order to inform Floridians being priced out of their homes by rising property insurance rates about the root causes of this affordability crisis, DeSantis Watch,a joint accountability project of Progress Florida and Florida Watch, has released a new digital video titled ‘Storm‘ which outlines how DeSantis’ failure to confront climate related issues is contributing to […]

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DeSantis Watch Releases “Storm” Highlighting the Impact of the Climate Crisis on Property Insurance Costs

TALLAHASSEE — As Florida enters the heart of hurricane season and braces for the impacts of a tropical disturbance, Governor Ron DeSantis’ response to the climate crisis this year has been to ban the phrase “climate change” from most state statutes (and some science textbooks), repeal renewable energy goals for the state, and to help corporate polluters by vetoing a bill that would have […]