Capitol Update is a weekly review of state government. Topics this week include:

  • At the Energy & Climate Summit in Tampa, Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried announced new initiatives to address the climate crisis.
  • The Public Service Commission proposed a rule implementing a new law that allows utilities to charge customers in advance for storm hardening work.
  • The Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission decided to extend the catch and release rule for shoal bass in the Chipola River.