Days before President Donald Trump took office, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said he wanted the state to take over Everglades restoration projects from the federal government — claiming the Army Corps of Engineers and the Department of the Interior were hindering Florida’s efforts.
Thanks in part to DOGE, DeSantis’ wish could come true, and even some of his fiercest critics concede that the messy process created by DOGE could give the state more leverage.
“The federal government is a mess, completely. It’s a disaster — and so is Ron DeSantis. But, you know, everything in life is relative,” Democratic Rep. Lois Frankel told NOTUS. She later texted she’s “totally opposed” to state control over Everglades restoration.