Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed several pieces of legislation aimed at funding conservation efforts and environmental management through revenues generated from a gaming compact with the Seminole Tribe. The legislation includes provisions for online gambling, which is expected to provide millions of dollars for land conservation and the fight against sea level rise. Despite the potential benefits, the sports betting app linked to the Seminole Tribe's payments faces a court challenge. Additionally, DeSantis signed an infrastructure bill, SB 1638, that allocates $150 million for toll relief and water management projects, including a significant investment in the Everglades with more than 65 related projects. The infrastructure bill also aims to reduce congestion for Florida drivers, with some projects anticipated to be completed significantly ahead of schedule.
DeSantis signed a bill this week that aims to reduce congestion for Florida drivers "Some of these projects are going to be started and/or completed 10 to 20 years ahead of schedule in some instances.” https://t.co/4ypODIaHyN
Had the opportunity to swing by and watch the governor sign SB 1638 at the South Florida Water Management District in Davie. The bill will provide an additional $150 million for repairs and upgrades to water management systems in Central and South Florida. Great to see all my… https://t.co/cgboaxGRc9
Gov. Ron DeSantis signs infrastructure bill, kicks off year two of toll relief https://t.co/hifkAWIVr1
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) signs bill putting tribal gambling revenues toward wildlife preservation https://t.co/XvNLkgE8SF https://t.co/io25FiyhQc
WATCH: DeSantis signs legislation dedicating more funding to water management, conservation efforts “We have now either completed or started more than 65 Everglades related projects since January of 2019.” https://t.co/DmnvWAsNiW
DeSantis signs infrastructure bill, kicks off year two of toll relief https://t.co/hifkAWIVr1
#Florida @GovRonDeSantis signed a new law to pump millions of $$$ into FLs struggling environment from an unlikely source: online gambling. Just one catch: Opponents hope to get U.S. Supreme Court to throw out the gambling deal. https://t.co/vPe7OL0pLY via @jenstaletovich
WATCH: DeSantis signs major infrastructure bill, more toll relief, FL defeats Biden green energy policy, MORE https://t.co/xMBqkR3jOK
How Florida will spend its share of Seminole gambling deal profits https://t.co/Ptaex3kho3
Gov. Ron DeSantis signs legislation to provide more funding for environmental management resources https://t.co/FGuGz0CjQv
#Florida pols ready to gamble on Seminole Tribe's payments, even as sports betting app faces court challenge. https://t.co/zRmIWyOSfx
NEW: DeSantis signs legislation to fund conservation efforts, utilizes gaming compact revenue https://t.co/FGuGz0CjQv
Florida Gov. DeSantis signs bill to use gambling money for environmental conservation https://t.co/dtN2z7Ujzm via @Florida_Today
Could online gambling provide millions to save land and fight sea rise in Florida? (via @jenstaletovich) https://t.co/3ZpsPb4XQO