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Florida Government & Politics
Florida lawmakers from the Senate and House released their fiscal year 2025-2026 spending budgets. But how do they compare with each other and the...
Florida Education News
It’s essentially a “Who’s Who” of school choice advocates urging Florida lawmakers to help families use scholarship funds for full-time private virtual school programs....
Business / Economy News
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has proposed a plan to provide property tax relief to homeowners across the state, including rebate checks averaging $1,000 for...
Florida News
A proposal to raise speed limits on Florida highways is advancing in the state Senate. On March 19, the Senate Transportation Committee approved a...
Florida Education News
Florida ranks second in the U.S. for fatal school bus accidents. The Florida Department of Education reports over 11,000 illegal passes occur every day—equivalent...
Florida Government & Politics
Land Use and Development Regulations A Florida Senate bill would remove mandates that agricultural property owners must comply with before they are allowed to...
Florida News
Removal of the Office of Lieutenant Governor Legislators may put on the 2026 state ballot a constitutional amendment that would repeal the office of...
Florida Government & Politics
Abolishing the property tax, raising the exemptions on the property taxes, conducting studies to eliminate property taxes. Cutting the commercial rental tax, more tax...
Business / Economy News
The annual Florida Jobs and Competitiveness Agenda from the Florida Chamber of Commerce outlines priorities they want state legislators to address in the upcoming...
Florida Government & Politics
The new budget laid out by Gov. Ron DeSantis for fiscal years 2025-26 kicks off with tax cuts again for Floridians. One of the...
Florida Government & Politics
State-elected Republicans are pushing back at Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis after stating they, not the governor, will make the final decision on whether a...
Governor Ron DeSantis
Earlier today, Governor Ron DeSantis called for a special session of state legislators to assist the incoming Trump administration’s plans to combat illegal immigration....
Florida News
The Children’s Movement of Florida has recognized state Senator Erin Grall and Representative Dana Trabulsy with its inaugural Early Childhood Champion Award. This accolade...
Political News
A group called Florida Gun Rights is urging state legislators to pass a bill that would allow open carry for firearms. They also want to repeal...
Election News
Though it’s not getting huge publicity as Amendments 3 and 4, (marijuana and abortion) Amendment 5 is starting to receive attention from those in...
Business / Economy News
At a recent roundtable on condo costs, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis heard pleas from condo owners on large assessments they are facing due to...
Election News
Although there aren’t any statewide primaries in this year’s election, there are still plenty of local primary races from state house to county school...
Florida Government & Politics
The Florida Chamber of Commerce announced more endorsements for state political candidate for the 2024 election. Below is an official press release from the...
Election News
The Republican State Leadership Committee (RSLC) says it will spend $38 million to retain state legislatures throughout the country, including Florida. Republicans currently control...
Florida Government & Politics
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Florida HB 725 and CS/CS/HB 1329 into law. The bills expand benefits available for veterans. “Florida...
Florida Government & Politics
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills from the Florida Legislature: CS/HB 141 – Economic Development CS/CS/HB 1363 – Traffic...
Florida Government & Politics
Over the years, Florida TaxWatch has been called the gold standard for exposing wasteful spending in state government departments. This week, they just released...
Florida News
Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA), the leading energy and environmental advocate for families and businesses, released the following statement today upon the signing of HB...
Florida Government & Politics
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until May 22, 2024, to act on these bills....
Opinion
As a small businesswoman, I have to watch every dollar that flows in and out of my business. Unfortunately, that dollar seems to have become...
Florida News
From 2020 and 2021, the state of Florida received billions in COVID-19 relief funding to dole out to school districts to help with students’...
Florida Government & Politics
According to an official statement from the office of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, 20 bills were received from the Florida Legislature earlier today. Gov....
Florida Government & Politics
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until May 1, 2024, to act on...
Business / Economy News
A recent survey by insurance research firm Insurify found that Florida’s average property insurance rate is five times higher than any other state in...
Florida Government & Politics
SANFORD, Fla.— Earlier today, Florida Gov. Ron Desantis signed legislation to increase penalties on individuals who expose law enforcement officers to fentanyl and to...
Florida Government & Politics
By Tom Gaitens What if I told you that foreign countries are playing a financial role in investing in litigation moving through Florida’s courtrooms?...