Transcripts for CNN The Lead With Jake Tapper 20220217 21:51

CNN The Lead With Jake Tapper February 17, 2022 21:51:00

governments that are really cutting off local government authority at the knees, that means that local governments aren't going to be able to combat climate change in the way that makes the most sense. >> reporter: protests in florida as a bill that cuts financial incentives making rooftop solar less affordable moves through the republican-controlled legislature. emails obtained by energy and policy institutes show a lobbyist for state utility company florida power & light gave republican state senator a draft bill for legislature sglgs there is no intent to put our solar industry out of business. >> reporter: two days later the utility's parent company donated $10,000 to a political committee affiliated with bradley. four weeks after bradley introduced the bill, another $10,000. state finance records show. in a statement, bradley only said she introduced the bill because i believe it is good for my constituents.

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