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DeSantis gets bill allowing him to appoint board that will control Gainesville utility, limits city’s reach into utility profits

DeSantis gets bill allowing him to appoint board that will control Gainesville utility, limits city’s reach into utility profits

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...
Breakfast bites: Grant out as CIO; Buchanan gets challenger; Dade gets a new court clerk; and more…

Breakfast bites: Grant out as CIO; Buchanan gets challenger; Dade gets a new court clerk; and more…

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...
Despite underfunded status, Florida lawmakers duck larger reforms to state’s pension system

Despite underfunded status, Florida lawmakers duck larger reforms to state’s pension system

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...
State officials highlight importance of hurricane differences, point to new supercomputing aimed at better predictive power

State officials highlight importance of hurricane differences, point to new supercomputing aimed at better predictive power

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...
Jeff Brandes’ think tank: Live Local Bill will help, but bigger changes needed to fix affordable housing crisis

Jeff Brandes’ think tank: Live Local Bill will help, but bigger changes needed to fix affordable housing crisis

by Brian Burgess | Jun 7, 2023

A recent data analysis reveals that Florida’s affordable housing crisis is largely attributed to the state’s current zoning framework, which restricts the organic growth and adaptation of communities to changing housing demands. The report suggests that...
Officials in Texas, California threaten criminal charges over DeSantis-authorized migrant flights

Officials in Texas, California threaten criminal charges over DeSantis-authorized migrant flights

by Brian Burgess | Jun 6, 2023

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis faces potential legal charges over alleged unauthorized and unlawful deportation of South American migrants to other states. The allegations have caused scrutiny from officials in Texas and California, who argue that the migrants were...
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