by News Service of Florida | Sep 6, 2024
TALLAHASSEE — Legislative budget leaders said they expect lawmakers to remain “fiscally responsible” after being advised Friday the state faces potential deficits in coming years as federal coronavirus pandemic money dries up. After receiving a presentation...
by News Service of Florida | Sep 6, 2024
After signing off last week on proposals that would allow private insurers to take as many as 220,035 policies from Citizens Property Insurance Corp., Florida regulators have approved up to 15,000 additional policies leaving the state’s insurer of last resort. The...
by Caden DeLisa | Sep 6, 2024
The Campaign Legal Center filed an ethics complaint against Rep. Byron Donalds, accusing him of failing to disclose over 100 stock trades valued at up to $1.6 million, in potential violation of the STOCK Act The Campaign Legal Center (CLC), a nonpartisan government...
by Caden DeLisa | Sep 6, 2024
Duke Energy Florida has requested approval to lower residential electric rates by 6 percent in January 2025, citing reduced fuel costs. Duke Energy Florida is seeking approval from the Florida Public Service Commission to lower residential electric rates in January...
by Caden DeLisa | Sep 5, 2024
A Florida TaxWatch report warns that the state could face a water shortage by 2025 due to rapid population growth and underfunded water infrastructure projects, potentially leading to economic setbacks and environmental degradation. Florida could face a water shortage...
by Caden DeLisa | Sep 5, 2024
The Florida Public Service Commission held a workshop to evaluate the potential of Small Modular Reactors as part of the state’s energy strategy, noting flexibility and safety features, while concerns over costs, regulatory hurdles, and long timelines remain....
