by Caden DeLisa | Aug 21, 2023
Florida’s July statewide unemployment rate increased marginally to 2.7 percent, up from 2.6 percent in previous months. Despite this slight rise, private-sector growth remained robust at 0.5 percent, surpassing the national rate of 0.1 percent, positioning...
by Caden DeLisa | Aug 21, 2023
During the General Revenue Estimating Conference on Friday, state economists forecasted a $2.77 billion surge in Florida’s general revenue projections across the next two fiscal years. Despite ongoing economic challenges, actual revenue collections exceeded...
by Brian Burgess | Aug 20, 2023
On Thursday, the Miami Herald dropped one of the most brazen advocacy pieces in the newspaper’s storied history: a 3,800-word blockbuster that basically says, “So long, low- and middle-income families, thanks for helping make Miami what it is, but we...
by Caden DeLisa | Aug 18, 2023
Florida has maintained its AAA score from Fitch Ratings, indicating a strong ability to meet financial obligations and the lowest expected default risk. The state’s revenues, primarily from sales tax receipts, are projected to grow based on economic and...
by Caden DeLisa | Aug 18, 2023
The State University System Board of Governors began considerations for its Legislative Budget Request proposal on Friday, which carries an expedited September 15 deadline due to an early Legislative Session starting January 9. The proposal entails a $350 million...
by Caden DeLisa | Aug 18, 2023
General Counsel for Florida’s Commission on Ethics opined on Thursday that Glen Gilzean, a member of the commission and administrator of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD), cannot hold both positions due to a breach of state regulations. The...
