by Andrew Powell | The Center Square | Jun 24, 2024
The Annie E. Casey Foundation’s annual Kids Count Data Book ranked Florida highly in education but indicated the state performed poorly in child health, economic well-being, and family and community metrics. A recently released report on the well-being of...
by Caden DeLisa | Jun 24, 2024
The Florida State University Board of Trustees approved a $3 billion operating budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, marking a 14.3 percent increase and the largest in the university’s history. The Florida State University (FSU) Board of Trustees approved a $3...
by Caden DeLisa | Jun 24, 2024
Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed a bill on Friday intended to regulate left-lane usage on high-speed roads, citing concerns about its broad language potentially leading to unnecessary traffic stops and increased urban congestion. Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed legislation on Friday...
by Shaina Francis | Jun 24, 2024
The Florida Supreme Court ruled that judicial candidates can express their political ideology while campaigning but are still prohibited from indicating their partisan affiliation. An opinion issued last week by the Florida Supreme Court allows for judicial candidates...
by Caden DeLisa | Jun 24, 2024
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the “Self Defense Act” into law, allowing Floridians to use lethal force against bears in self-defense without facing penalties, provided the action is necessary to prevent an imminent threat of death or serious injury. Floridians...
