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Fishkind Commentary: The Economic Impact of Florida's Changing Water Regulations

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Florida is seeing a growing strain on its water supply.

Florida’s water management districts and the state Legislature are crafting major changes to current water regulations, and economic analyst Hank Fishkind says those changes will come with significant financial impacts across the state.

This week, Fishkind analyzes the proposed legislation and takes WMFE’s Nicole Creston through Florida’s water issues. He says the trouble boils down to both water quality and water quantity.

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