Amendment 1 was a wolf in sheep’s clothing, but the defeat of the Amendment will lead to growth of the solar industry in Florida. From a December 5 article in the Tampa Bay Times: SolarCity, the largest U.S. solar panel installer, is moving into Florida’s residential market — emboldened by
When we founded Florida Conservation Voters just over one year ago, our mission was clear – make the environment a key issue in elections and elect conservation leaders to public office. As one of our strongest supporters, I am proud to report to you that we made huge strides this
PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release: November 17, 2016 Contact: Aliki Moncrief, Executive Director, aliki@fcvoters.org, 850-443-7609 or Jonathan Webber, Deputy Director, jwebber@fcvoters.org, 954-593-4449 Twitter: @fcvoters Florida Conservation Voters Applauds Senator Dana Young for Promise to Sponsor Fracking Ban Legislation Tallahassee, FL (November 17, 2016) – Florida Conservation Voters applauds Senator Dana
After the failure of Amendment 1 this election, what’s next for Florida’s utility industry? From a November 13 article in the Tampa Bay Times: Florida’s utility industry steered more than $20 million of their profits into a failed constitutional amendment to impose new barriers to the expansion of rooftop solar
PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release: November 8, 2016 Contact: Aliki Moncrief, Executive Director, aliki@fcvoters.org, 850-443-7609 or Jonathan Webber, Deputy Director, jwebber@fcvoters.org, 954-593-4449 Twitter: @fcvoters STATEMENT FROM ALIKI MONCRIEF, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, FLORIDA CONSERVATION VOTERS ON FAILURE OF ANTI-SOLAR AMENDMENT 1 Tallahassee, FL (November 8, 2016) – Florida Conservation Voters congratulates the
The deceptiveness of the utility-backed Amendment 1 in Florida is garnering national attention this week. Vice News published an expansive article on the notorious ballot question – and in typical Vice style – they aren’t pulling any punches with the real intentions behind the Amendment’s shiny coating: Floridians who think they’re
Former Vice President Al Gore called out the utility-backed solar Amendment 1 in a major speech in Miami earlier this month. “The things they claim protect solar are protections you already have, but they are trying to fool you into amending your state Constitution in a way that gives them
Florida’s decades-long water crisis is well documented and getting worse. Leaders from both political parties are offering emergency plans and bold actions to solve the pollution plaguing our coasts, rivers and springs. In North Florida, many of our cherished springs are experiencing alarming declines in their flow and water quality.
From the Tampa Bay Times: Bob Buesing distinguishes himself in this race for an open Senate seat with his life experience, passion and appreciation of everyday challenges Floridians face. He is uniquely qualified and would bring a strong voice for this Tampa-area district. Buesing, 63, is a longtime Tampa attorney