Gov. DeSantis hurt Floridians by refusing federal money for energy-efficiency [View all]

DeSantis puts his image above all. He believes Republicans will like him better if he rejects money from the federal government.

Floridians have been dealing with record heat in recent weeks, as high temperatures hover in the 90s and the humidity makes it feel like temperatures have climbed to three digits.

Outdoor workers are put in danger of heat-related health problems on these scorching days. The waters off Florida have also reached an all-time high, threatening the survival of coral reefs and the marine life they support.

These conditions, on top of hurricanes and sea-level threats, amplify worries about the dangers of climate change. Despite all this, Gov. Ron DeSantis recently refused money from the Inflation Reduction Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

DeSantis has lost sight of the lives and livelihoods of his constituents in his haste to reject money that would help with expenses related to climate change. One may surmise that he wants to be able to claim he takes no money from Joe Biden during his presidential campaign.

However, these funds are not “from Biden.” Congress both approved these laws in normal business. Citizens — DeSantis’ constituents — would benefit from these funds.

https://www.tampabay.com/opinion/2023/07/22/gov-desantis-hurt-floridians-by-refusing-federal-money-energy-efficiency-column/

DeSantis really doesn't care about doing the right thing for the people of Florida. He thinks refusing generous federal funds makes him look like "a fighter", when all it really does is make him look like a stupid fucking asshole.