by Jim Turner - News Service of Florida | May 8, 2023
Florida lawmakers approved billions of dollars to speed up 20 highway projects across the state under the banner of “Moving Florida Forward.” Other plans include an approved $13.6 billion for the Department of Transportation’s five-year work program...
by Ryan Dailey - News Service of Florida | May 2, 2023
The Florida Senate has approved a bill that would limit school-board members’ terms to eight years, which now goes to Governor Ron DeSantis for final approval. The Legislature and DeSantis previously passed a measure last year that set a 12-year term limit for...
by Brian Burgess | May 1, 2023
The newly formed Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) voted to file a lawsuit against The Walt Disney Company in state court. The decision comes after Disney sued Governor Ron DeSantis, the CFTOD, and other state officials in federal court. CFTOD...
by Brian Burgess | Apr 27, 2023
The Florida Legislature approved a paycheck protection plan that places new restrictions on public-employee unions, with Governor Ron DeSantis expected to sign the bill. The bill prohibits automatic dues deductions, requires recertification for unions representing...
by Brian Burgess | Apr 26, 2023
The Florida Senate may soon grant more regulatory control over vacation rentals to local governments, specifically targeting those rented through online platforms such as Airbnb and VRBO. The bill allows local governments to require vacation rentals to register,...
by Brian Burgess | Apr 20, 2023
Lawyers for Governor Ron DeSantis’ Central Florida Tourism Oversight Board found that Disney’s agreements with the former Reedy Creek Improvement District were null and void as they did not follow state law requirements. The Oversight Board plans to...
