In this episode: A new state law that was supposed to be about helping Floridians rebuild their homes after hurricanes is now being weaponized by Gov. Ron DeSantis and some politically influential real-estate developers to strip local governments of all power to manage growth. As a result, communities across the state have suddenly lost their ability to protect wetlands, save rural land from suburban sprawl, or make homebuilders harden subdivisions against flooding. Some places are even now having trouble regulating roosters in residential neighborhoods. But more than two dozen cities and counties just decided to do something about it.
Show notes
Senate Bill 180 — Emergencies
Ron DeSantis is helping real estate developers exploit a hurricane relief law
Neal Bundles Checks to DeSantis at Manatee Press Conference
How the ‘Free State of Florida’ works with business lobbyists to keep wages low
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