by Capitolist Staff | Dec 15, 2025
A Democratic lawmaker filed legislation last week that would restructure how Florida pays its public school teachers, raising starting salaries while mandating long-term pay increases for experienced educators. Rep. Jervonte Edmonds, filed House Bill 727, titled the...
by Capitolist Staff | Dec 12, 2025
The Florida Board of Governors on Friday unanimously confirmed Moez Limayem as the next president of the University of South Florida, finalizing his selection to lead one of the state’s largest public universities beginning in early 2026. Limayem currently serves as...
by Capitolist Staff | Dec 11, 2025
A proposal to require every private employer in Florida to use the federal E-Verify system cleared its final House committee on Thursday, positioning the measure for a floor vote when lawmakers convene in January. House Bill 197, which would expand Florida’s existing...
by Capitolist Staff | Dec 11, 2025
Attorney General James Uthmeier filed a lawsuit Thursday against Roblox Corporation, alleging the gaming platform has knowingly facilitated child sexual exploitation while misleading parents about the safety of its services. The 76-page complaint, filed in Baker...
by Capitolist Staff | Dec 10, 2025
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday unveiled his proposed $117.4 billion state budget for the 2026–27 fiscal year, framing the plan as a fiscally conservative blueprint that prioritizes education funding, tax relief, public safety and environmental restoration as he enters...
by Capitolist Staff | Dec 9, 2025
Florida House leaders on Tuesday announced a package of healthcare legislation that would implement changes to Medicaid eligibility and workforce regulation while imposing new controls on prescription drug pricing and pharmacy benefit managers. House Speaker Daniel...
