by The Center Square | Apr 11, 2025
Retail gas prices in Florida have dropped 7 cents in one week, according to data from the American Automobile Association. The average price for a gallon of regular unleaded is $3.15, 6 cents below the national average of $3.21. Friday’s price is 42 cents less...
by Capitolist Staff | Apr 10, 2025
A Florida Senate committee on Thursday advanced legislation that would restrict vessel inspections by law enforcement and prohibit local limits on watercraft based on how they are powered, marking continued momentum for a DeSantis-backed proposal aimed at expanding...
by The Center Square | Apr 10, 2025
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis continued his criticism of the Florida House of Representatives, saying their condominium reform bill benefits “special interests and developers” and will exacerbate the problem. The second term Republican governor held a news...
by Capitolist Staff | Apr 10, 2025
The Florida Senate on Wednesday passed its version of the state budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year, approving the General Appropriations Act in a 98-6 vote and agreeing to proceed to conference negotiations. Senate Bill 2500, which outlines a balanced state spending...
by Capitolist Staff | Apr 9, 2025
The Florida House voted unanimously on Wednesday to approve legislation that would permanently reduce the state’s general sales tax rate, advancing a measure projected to significantly lower state and local revenues beginning next year. The bill, HB 7031, would lower...
by Capitolist Staff | Apr 8, 2025
Legislation to formalize protections for Florida’s state parks and place new limits on development within public conservation lands advanced Tuesday with unanimous approval from the House State Affairs Committee. The measure outlines that state parks be managed...
