White House announces new oil and gas drilling off California and Florida

But Sunshine state Republicans might oppose drilling off states famous beaches that keep tourism dollars coming inThe Trump administration on Thursday announced new oil and gas drilling off Californias and Floridas coasts, setting the stage for a political showdown - including with Sunshine state Republicans who have largely opposed petroleum development in the Gulf of Mexico.This announcement comes as the US petroleum industry, despite contending with low crude prices, has been pushing for an e...