by The Center Square | Aug 16, 2024
(The Center Square) — State officials have released a report that shows Floridians might be less reliant on at least one of the Sunshine State’s social net programs in the upcoming fiscal year. The Social Services Estimating Conference was held in July, and...
by Caden DeLisa | Aug 15, 2024
Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis on Thursday called upon the State University System Board of Governors to investigate alleged financial mismanagement at the University of Florida under former President Ben Sasse, as DeSantis’ office has engaged in an inquiry into...
by Shaina Francis | Aug 15, 2024
Sen. Joe Gruters, one of the sole Republicans to support recreational legalization efforts, announced proposed legislation that would ban smoking in public spaces statewide. Sen. Joe Gruters announced proposed legislation on Thursday that would ban smoking in public...
by The Center Square | Aug 15, 2024
(The Center Square) — The Florida State Board of Administration Audit Committee met this week to discuss the Sunshine State’s investment performance and some changes that will impact foreign investment from certain countries. Chris Spencer, the SBA executive...
by News Service of Florida | Aug 15, 2024
TALLAHASSEE — State economists on Wednesday increased general-revenue projections by a total of about $2 billion for the current fiscal year and next year, giving a boost to lawmakers as they start preparing to draw up a budget during the 2025 legislative...
by Caden DeLisa | Aug 14, 2024
A new poll shows that support for two high-profile constitutional amendments on Florida’s 2024 ballot—legalizing marijuana and protecting abortion rights—remains below the 60 percent threshold required for passage, though the large constituencies of undecided voters...
