Florida Delegation Urges Trump to Exclude State from Oil Drilling Plan

Floridas entire congressional delegation, including both senators and all House members, has requested President Trump to exclude their state from a plan to expand oil and gas drilling along its coast. This bipartisan move aims to protect Floridas military and tourism sectors, which could be severely impacted by potential oil spills or the visual presence of drilling rigs. The Gulf Test Range, a vital military testing ground, and Floridas $127.7 billion tourism industry, supporting over 2 million jobs, are at risk. The Interior Departments proposal to open the eastern Gulf for future leasing has been met with opposition from Florida officials, including Governor Ron DeSantis. The White House has yet to comment on the request. The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI Powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.