by Brian Burgess | Mar 28, 2023
A Florida Senate committee approved restrictions on pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) that supports say will boost transparency and give patients more freedom. PBM critics argue that their practices are anti-competitive and predatory, with just three PBMs controlling...
by Brian Burgess | Mar 27, 2023
A new 85,000 square foot semiconductor manufacturing facility opened in Apopka, Florida, highlighting the US’s focus on self-sufficient semiconductor production. The facility, owned by Micross Components, will support critical industries such as aerospace,...
by Ryan Dailey - News Service of Florida | Mar 24, 2023
Florida’s Republican-controlled Senate has approved a bill that expands school-choice programs, making all students eligible for taxpayer-backed vouchers. The bill will remove income-eligibility requirements that are part of current voucher programs. The bill...
by Brian Burgess | Mar 22, 2023
Florida House panel approves bill (HB 1331) to restrict money transfers from municipal electric utilities to city general funds, citing concerns of “taxation without representation.” The Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) opposes the bill,...
by News Service of Florida | Mar 22, 2023
A House panel in Florida has unanimously approved a bill to launch a pilot program for year-round schools in Florida. The program would run for four years and study the potential benefits of year-round school schedules. Districts could apply to participate, and the...
by Brian Burgess | Mar 21, 2023
Florida’s House Ways & Means Committee approved the “Live Local Act” (HB 627), a bill aimed at addressing the state’s affordable housing crisis, which is now heading to the House floor. The $711 million bill includes incentives for...
