Senate, Byrd push back in redistricting fight

Senate, Byrd push back in redistricting fight

Senate President Kathleen Passidomo and Secretary of State Cord Byrd are defending a 2022 redistricting plan against allegations of racial gerrymandering in two Tampa Bay-area Senate districts, denying that race was the predominant factor in their design, while a...
FHSAA changes replace word ‘gender’

FHSAA changes replace word ‘gender’

The Florida State Board of Education approved changes to the Florida High School Athletic Association’s bylaws, replacing “gender” with “sex,” amidst ongoing disputes over Title IX interpretations related to gender identity discrimination. The...
State seeks fast track for wetlands case

State seeks fast track for wetlands case

Florida has requested expedited consideration from a federal appeals court to address a legal dispute over the state’s authority to permit projects affecting wetlands, following a ruling that nullified a 2020 decision transferring such authority from federal to...
Vouchers for home education increase

Vouchers for home education increase

Florida’s Personalized Education Program, established in 2023 to provide vouchers for home-educated students, is on track to significantly expand its reach, with applications already nearing the program’s increased capacity for the 2024-2025 school year. A...