by Brian Burgess | Apr 13, 2023
Two new solar plants, operated by Duke Energy Florida are now generating 150 megawatts of electricity in the Sunshine State Together, the two plants are capable of powering 46,000 homes at peak output. The plants are part of Duke’s ongoing shift from fossil...
by Jim Turner - News Service of Florida | Apr 11, 2023
The Florida House Commerce Committee has approved a bill (PCB COM 23-03) to help communities prepare for and recover from natural disasters, following Hurricane Ian and Hurricane Nicole’s damage last year. The bill includes proposals from the Senate, such as...
by Brian Burgess | Apr 9, 2023
In a bold and undeniably transformative move, Florida’s education system appears to be headed for uncharted territory. This year, the state enshrined universal vouchers and education savings accounts into state law that will expand access to what is already a...
by Bethany Blakely - The Center Square | Apr 7, 2023
Florida’s Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus Program is attracting police officers from across the United States with its signing bonuses, training, relocation expenses, pay raises, and adoption benefits. Governor Ron DeSantis announced that over 1,750 new...
by Brian Burgess | Apr 6, 2023
Florida lawmakers are proposing a new bill that would require legislative approval of extended public-health emergencies. While GOP legislators praised Governor Ron DeSantis’s pandemic leadership, they expressed concern about how future governors might abuse...
by Jim Saunders - News Service of Florida | Apr 4, 2023
Despite widespread media speculation that it would include a “resign to run” provision aimed at boosting a DeSantis presidential bid, a Senate elections bill contained no such provision. Insted, the bill would tighten rules for voter-registration groups...
