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Area of offshore reserves that, under the Trump administration's proposal released on Thursday, would be leased in the next five years to oil and gas companies for drilling. Many coastal governors, including Florida's Rick Scott, a Republican who has a close relationship with the president, immediately opposed the plan.

Area of offshore reserves that, under the Trump administration's proposal released on Thursday, would be leased in the next five years to oil and gas companies for drilling. Many coastal governors, including Florida's Rick Scott, a Republican who has a close relationship with the president, immediately opposed the plan.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.