by Brian Burgess & Caden DeLisa | Jun 25, 2023
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’s line-item veto of two federal block grants worth $29 million has sparked controversy and triggered the cancellation of an additional $346 million in federal funding block grants. The vetoes forced Florida’s withdrawal from a...
by Brian Burgess | Jun 18, 2023
In the aftermath of Governor Ron DeSantis’s recent budget vetoes, accusations and questions have swirled that the governor used his fiscal scalpel for political vendettas instead of sound budget-conscious conservativism. Among them is State Senator Joe Gruters,...
by Brian Burgess | Jun 15, 2023
A bill aimed at reconfiguring the utility structure in the Gainesville area is heading to Governor Ron DeSantis’ desk after contentious debate in the House and Senate. The bill creates the Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority, which would operate...
by Brian Burgess | Jun 12, 2023
Get caught up on news nuggets you might have missed… Jamie Grant steps down from Florida CIO post James Grant, Florida’s Chief Information Officer, is resigning from his position on July 1 after a three-year tenure. In his resignation letter to Governor...
by Andrew Powell - The Center Square | Jun 9, 2023
Florida’s public retirees will receive a cost of living adjustment and first responders’ retirement age will be lowered. Despite a looming crisis with Florida’s underfunded pension system, state lawmakers focused on a broad range of other issues that...
by Brian Burgess | Jun 8, 2023
Florida officials say a new supercomputer is expected to improve storm predictions by 10-15 percent. Officials also point out that no two storms are alike and understanding key differences will save lives. At a press conference, the officials urged residents to...
