Governor Ron DeSantis, accompanied by Shawn Hamilton, the Secretary of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), is set to make a significant stop in the Tampa Bay area on Wednesday, injecting a fresh wave of political energy into the region following President Joe Biden’s recent campaign trip to Tampa.
On May 1, Florida’s more extreme abortion ban preventing women from accessing care before many even know they are pregnant will go into effect.
Tune in as I give remarks in Tampa about the stakes of reproductive freedom across our country: https://t.co/3rqFDFXfpZ
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) April 23, 2024
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Although the specifics of DeSantis’s agenda are yet to be revealed, his visit is anticipated to occur at the town hall building on Gulf Boulevard in Redington Shores. Recent legislative actions by the governor indicate a focus on addressing environmental challenges, notably the imminent threat of red tide.
Today, I signed HB 1565 to continue the Red Tide Mitigation and Technology Development Initiative and announced that we have secured over $42 million toward red tide research, management, and mitigation during my second term.
Additionally, Florida is making record investments in… pic.twitter.com/brPS6jqp3m
— Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) April 23, 2024
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