Amendment 1

A person in NYC bikes behind a bus. They have a helmet on top of a yellow hat and wear a yellow shirt.

NYC to vote on supporting outdoor dining, streamlining bus and bike lane creation

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October 23, 2026 - Gothamist

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How Environment and Energy Ballot Measures Fared in Tuesday's Election

More than the president was decided. Results are in on a Washington carbon tax, a California plastic bag ban, a Sunshine State restriction on solar panels, and on a ban on oil drilling in a California county that actually has oil drilling.

November 10, 2016 - Planetizen

Celebration Florida

Another Reason to Watch Florida on Election Day

While Florida may well determine who becomes the next president, renewable energy advocates are worried about a measure on the ballot that will have far-reaching effects on solar power should it pass.

November 7, 2016 - Grist

Land Deal Central to Everglades Restoration Efforts at Risk

A long-debated, newly controversial land deal needed to restore water flows to the Everglades is at risk after the regional water district tasked with Everglades restoration supports a plan by Gov. Rick Scott.

April 27, 2015 - Sun Sentinel

Editorial: Florida Legislators should 'Stick to the Mission' on Conservation

A Miami Herald editorial expresses concern for a growing movement in the state legislature to raid the funding pool made possible by the recently approved Amendment 1, a statewide environmental-conservation funding measure.

February 4, 2015 - Miami Herald

Financing Options Considered for Preserving Florida's Eroding Beaches

A huge new pot of money is now available in Florida, created by the Amendment 1 tax on real estate transactions. Many in the state would like to see some of the revenue dedicated to preserving the state's eroding beaches.

January 21, 2015 - Tampa Bay Times

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Reinventing Malls: Planning Alchemy—Turning Gray Fields Into Gold

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