Energy & Environment — Florida Republicans fume at offshore plan

View Online Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story  Eastern Gulf drilling plan draws Floridian ire Florida Republicans are fuming as the Trump administration proposes to open up new drilling in the Eastern Gulf of Mexico. © Greg Nash "The new maps released today by @SecretaryBurgum and @Interior outlining potential new offshore oil drilling sites in the Gulf of America are HIGHLY concerning—and we will be engaging directly with the department on this issue," wrote Sen. Ashley Moody (R-Fla.) in a post on X.   "Preserving our state's natural beauty is deeply important to the millions who call the Sunshine State home, our visitors, and those whose livelihoods depend on tourism," she wrote.   It's a rare rift between the state's Republicans and Trump, whose primary residence is also in Florida. While his Mar-a-Lago is situated on the state's east coast, drilling in the eastern gulf could impact the state's west coast.   The office of Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) also criticized the plan, noting that in 2020, Trump blocked drilling off the state's coasts.   "Our Administration supports the 2020 Presidential Memorandum and urges the Department of Interior to reconsider and to conform to the 2020 Trump Administration policy," said DeSantis spokesperson Molly Best in a statement to The Hill.   Read more when the story runs this weekend at TheHill.com. Welcome to The Hill's Energy & Environment newsletter, I'm Rachel Frazin  — keeping you up to speed on the policies impacting everything from oil and gas to new supply chains. Did someone forward you this newsletter? Subscribe here. Essential Reads  How policy will affect the energy and environment sectors now and in the future: Torrential rains return to Southern California, prompting new flash flood fears, threat of mudslides Torrential rains drenched parts of Southern California on Friday, leading to new flash flood warnings following earlier storms that put the region on track for near-record November rainfall, the National Weather Service said.  Full Story Duffy announces $2 billion intended to deliver 2,400 buses nationwide Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced the Trump administration will invest more than $2 billion in transportation projects across 45 states and Washington, D.C., that will support more than 2,400 buses nationwide.  Full Story What We're Reading  News we've flagged from other outlets touching on energy issues, the environment and other topics: Florida Power & Light rate hike: State regulators approve biggest increase in utility's history (WPTV) Sanctions have choked Russia's oil industry, a key source of Kremlin funds, U.S. Treasury finds (CBS News) What Others are Reading  Two key stories on The Hill right now: Trump offers praise for 'rational' Mamdani in remarkable White House meeting President Trump on Friday offered praise for New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani (D) after what the two called a "productive" meeting at the White House, a sharp shift from Trump's previous attacks when he repeatedly derided Mamdani as a "communist." Read more Hoping to spend Trump's proposed $2K checks? Treasury secretary has another idea President Trump’s announcement of a potential tariff-funded $2,000 check for Americans fueled wave of excitement, but for those people already thinking about the bills, necessities or holiday expenses on which to spend it, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has a different suggestion. Read more   You're all caught up. See you Monday!  Check out The Hill's Energy & Environment page for the latest coverage. Like this newsletter? Take a moment to view our other topical products here 📩 Privacy Policy  |  Manage Subscriptions  |  Unsubscribe  400 N Capitol Street NW Suite 650, Washington, DC 20001 Copyright © 1998 - 2025 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved.

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