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DeSantis signs bill putting tribal gambling revenues toward wildlife preservation

Florida Governor signed SB 1638, allocating 96% of gaming compact revenues to conservation land projects.
Projects include Everglades restoration efforts and management of invasive species.
The budget includes $1.7 billion with promises of $3.5 billion for conservation over four years.

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DeSantis signs bill putting tribal gambling revenues toward wildlife preservation

A Florida law signed Thursday will allocate revenues from legal gambling in the state to wildlife conservation. Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) signed legislation that allocates 96 percent of state income from the Seminole Tribe Compact, the agreement with the state that allows the tribe to offer online sports betting and casino gambling, to improve water…

27 days ago·Washington, United States

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WKMG

Gov. DeSantis signs bill to tie Seminole gaming compact revenue to environmental management funding

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference Thursday morning at a water treatment plant in Davie.The governor signed SB 1638, “Funding for Environmental Resource Management,” which in part will mandate that 96% of any revenue share payment received by the state under the Seminole gaming compact shall enter the proposed Indian Gaming Revenue Clearing Trust Fund within the Department of Financial Services, meant to disburse monthly what DeSan…

29 days ago·Orlando, United States

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NBC Miami

DeSantis signs bill to provide funding for environmental resource management

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill to provide funding for environmental resource management. DeSantis signed the bill, SB 1638, during a news conference Thursday 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, DeSantis said. It also...

29 days ago·Miami, United States

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The Center Square

DeSantis signs bill that eases acquisition of land for conservation purposes

(The Center Square) — Legislation signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday will make it easier for the state to purchase land for conservation purposes.

28 days ago·United States

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Space Coast Daily

Gov. Ron DeSantis Signs Bill to Dedicate Gaming Compact Revenues to Preserve, Protect Florida’s Environment - Space Coast Daily

ABOVE VIDEO: Governor DeSantis Signs Legislation to Protect Florida’s Natural Resources FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA – Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill (SB) 1638, Funding for Environmental Resource Management, which provides $150 million for necessary repairs and upgrades to the Central and South Florida Water Management System. The bill further directs 96% of the revenue generated from the Seminole Tribe Compact to fund water quality impr…

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Orlando Weekly

Gov. DeSantis signs bill to use gambling money for Florida's environmental projects

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday signed a bill that will lead to using gambling money for environmental projects. The bill (SB 1638), which includes $536 million for next fiscal year, will provide money annually for such things as buying and maintaining land in a state wildlife corridor, removing invasive species and converting properties from using septic tanks to sewer systems.

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DeSantis signs bill putting tribal gambling revenues toward wildlife preservation

DeSantis signs bill putting tribal gambling revenues toward wildlife preservation

Gov. DeSantis signs bill to tie Seminole gaming compact revenue to environmental management funding

Gov. DeSantis signs bill to tie Seminole gaming compact revenue to environmental management funding

DeSantis signs bill to provide funding for environmental resource management

DeSantis signs bill to provide funding for environmental resource management

DeSantis signs bill that eases acquisition of land for conservation purposes

DeSantis signs bill that eases acquisition of land for conservation purposes

Gov. Ron DeSantis Signs Bill to Dedicate Gaming Compact Revenues to Preserve, Protect Florida’s Environment - Space Coast Daily

Gov. Ron DeSantis Signs Bill to Dedicate Gaming Compact Revenues to Preserve, Protect Florida’s Environment - Space Coast Daily

Gov. DeSantis signs bill to use gambling money for Florida's environmental projects

Gov. DeSantis signs bill to use gambling money for Florida's environmental projects

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