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Will universal school choice cause an exodus that will kill Florida’s public schools?

Will universal school choice cause an exodus that will kill Florida’s public schools?

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...
Chamberlin scores another backer in HD 24, this time it’s John Stemberger’s Florida Family Action

Chamberlin scores another backer in HD 24, this time it’s John Stemberger’s Florida Family Action

by Brian Burgess | Feb 22, 2023

Florida’s House District 24 Special Election continues to tilt Ryan Chamberlin’s way with a recent endorsement from one of the state’s leading conservative advocacy groups. Chamberlin’s recent polling and fundraising leads have positioned him...
The servant leadership of Senator Alexis Calatayud: “Find the gap and fill it”

The servant leadership of Senator Alexis Calatayud: “Find the gap and fill it”

by Brian Burgess | Dec 10, 2022

At just 29 years old, newly elected Republican State Senator Alexis Calatayud is one of the youngest people to ever serve in Florida’s legislature, though she’s no rookie. She’s already got more political, policy and advocacy experience on her resume...
WellMed Charitable Foundation contributes $400,000 to First Lady’s Hope Hero Volunteer Program

WellMed Charitable Foundation contributes $400,000 to First Lady’s Hope Hero Volunteer Program

by Capitolist Staff | Nov 18, 2022

The grant will go to support seniors in their recovery from Hurricane Ian Hope Florida provides support of Florida’s elders through faith and private sector entities in communities throughout the Sunshine State First Lady Casey DeSantis announced that Florida’s...
On death penalty, DeSantis trails GOP rivals, predecessors and even “Chain Gang Charlie”

On death penalty, DeSantis trails GOP rivals, predecessors and even “Chain Gang Charlie”

by Caden DeLisa and Brian Burgess | Sep 1, 2022

Since taking office, DeSantis has signed only three death warrants, while presiding over just 2 executions in that same span DeSantis’s total is lower than any first-term governor since Bob Graham took office in 1979 Charlie Crist, DeSantis’s opponent in...
Despite warnings of backlash, DeSantis, Simpson, and Sprowls governed as if they had a mandate

Despite warnings of backlash, DeSantis, Simpson, and Sprowls governed as if they had a mandate

by Brian Burgess | Apr 15, 2022

It’s been dubbed a “culture war” by state and national media outlets, and a “radical,” “reckless” or “divisive” agenda by political opponents. But no matter which side of the political aisle one might be on,...
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