Sierra Club Florida News

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Last night, Governor DeSantis signed HB 87, “Taking of Bears” – marking a massive failure for Florida’s wildlife and residents alike.  As Florida law, HB 87 poses devastating consequences for our state. Built upon the...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Sierra Club Florida is again calling on Governor Ron DeSantis to veto HB 87, “Taking of Bears," which was sent to him by the Legislature this past Friday, June 7. This marks Sierra Club Florida’s second veto request for the bill...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Today, in response to Governor DeSantis signing HB 1645, Sierra Club Florida Political Director Luigi Guadarrama said, “Another feckless decision from Governor DeSantis. Eliminating the few genuine, clean, renewable energy grant...

While Belle Glade’s motto is “Her Soil is Her Fortune,” it is really the people who contribute most to this community. Our strong ties are what make momentous change and success possible. We are ambitious, innovative, and enterprising. However, our...

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Today, noting the need to bring transparency and accountability to the Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU) Authority board, the Sierra Club’s Suwannee St. Johns (SSJ) Group urged Governor Ron DeSantis to follow key criteria when...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Sierra Club Florida released its 2024 Florida Legislative Scorecard. The annual scorecard is designed to provide a snapshot of Sierra Club Florida’s priority bills this past session, and the legislators who either...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Today, in response to Governor DeSantis signing HB 433,  “Employment Regulations,” Sierra Club Florida Political Director Luigi Guadarrama said, “By signing HB 433 into law, Governor DeSantis has once again failed Florida’s...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Today, Sierra Club Florida sent Governor Ron DeSantis a letter urging him to veto HB 1645, “Energy Resources.” If signed into law, HB 1645 would have far-reaching and devastating consequences for Florida’s health, economy, and...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Today Sierra Club Florida sent Governor Ron DeSantis a letter urging him to veto HB 433, “Employment Regulations.”  If signed into law, HB 433 would preempt local governments’ ability to pass protections...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Today, Sierra Club Florida sent Governor Ron DeSantis a letter urging him to veto HB 87, “Taking of Bears.” If signed into law, HB 87 would have disastrous consequences for the welfare and safety of Florida wildlife and...