by Brian Burgess | Jul 31, 2023
Oh, Florida. The one state that makes Texas look normal. In the land of alligators, oranges, and the infamous “Florida Man,” we now find ourselves up to our necks in media reports about leprosy “surges” and COVID-19 “upticks.” Yet,...
by Brian Burgess | Jul 31, 2023
A $100 million veto by Ron DeSantis of a state-funded rural land conservation program has sparked GOP tensions inside Florida and on the presidential campaign trail. Despite the veto, the program will spend millions in taxpayer-funded subsidies this year to pay...
by Brian Burgess | Jul 30, 2023
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is undertaking a strategic pivot in his 2024 presidential campaign, refocusing his messaging toward a comparison between Florida and the national economic landscape. It’s a move in the right direction for DeSantis to stop engaging in the...
by Brian Burgess | Jul 30, 2023
After seven years in business, The Capitolist is looking to expand and enhance our coverage of news and events at Florida’s nexus of business, policy and politics. Our goal is to help our readers understand the people, the companies and the industry segments...
by Brian Burgess | Jul 28, 2023
Crash details of a multi-vehicle pileup involving Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ motorcade have been released. DeSantis was unhurt but an aide suffered minor injuries and was treated at the scene. The crash occurred when the fourth vehicle in the...
