by Caden DeLisa | Aug 15, 2024
House Democratic Leader Fentrice Driskell requested a special Legislative Session to overturn Gov. Ron DeSantis’ line-item vetoes, arguing that the cuts threaten public programs and could lead to economic harm across the state. Florida House Democratic Leader...
by Shaina Francis | Aug 15, 2024
Sen. Joe Gruters, one of the sole Republicans to support recreational legalization efforts, announced proposed legislation that would ban smoking in public spaces statewide. Sen. Joe Gruters announced proposed legislation on Thursday that would ban smoking in public...
by The Center Square | Aug 15, 2024
(The Center Square) — The Florida State Board of Administration Audit Committee met this week to discuss the Sunshine State’s investment performance and some changes that will impact foreign investment from certain countries. Chris Spencer, the SBA executive...
by News Service of Florida | Aug 15, 2024
TALLAHASSEE — State economists on Wednesday increased general-revenue projections by a total of about $2 billion for the current fiscal year and next year, giving a boost to lawmakers as they start preparing to draw up a budget during the 2025 legislative...
by Caden DeLisa | Aug 14, 2024
A new poll shows that support for two high-profile constitutional amendments on Florida’s 2024 ballot—legalizing marijuana and protecting abortion rights—remains below the 60 percent threshold required for passage, though the large constituencies of undecided voters...
by Brian Burgess | Aug 14, 2024
A Polk County bus camera monitoring contract with Verra Mobility calls for $49 payments for each traffic violation that meets specific criteria, but such payments are banned under state law. With students already back at Polk County Public Schools this week, district...
