by The Center Square | Apr 22, 2025
A Florida measure that would decide what entity pays for the relocation of utilities in rights of way of roads and public rail lines was approved by the Senate Committee on Appropriations on Tuesday. Senate Bill 818, sponsored by Sen. Stan McClain, R-Ocala, was...
by The Center Square | Apr 21, 2025
With the clock counting down on the Florida Legislature’s session, lawmakers and Gov. Ron DeSantis will have to come to a compromise if tax relief legislation is to become law. The session is scheduled to end on May 2 and the two Republican majority chambers are...
by Capitolist Staff | Apr 21, 2025
Florida’s average gas price has dropped 59 cents over the past year, falling to $3.00 per gallon as of Sunday, according to new data released by AAA – The Auto Club Group. The figure reflects the lowest daily average recorded statewide since March 24 and comes amid...
by Capitolist Staff | Apr 21, 2025
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law four measures on Friday, enacting changes to first responder mental health classifications, procedures for transmitting court orders, regulations for pet insurance policies, and the continuation of an environmental trust fund....
by The Center Square | Apr 20, 2025
After weeks of controversy and leadership shake-ups, the HOPE Florida Foundation Board has approved measures it hopes will fix its problems with transparency and legal compliance. Initially set for Thursday morning, the meeting was rescheduled for the afternoon due to...
by Capitolist Staff | Apr 20, 2025
Florida’s unemployment rate held at 3.6 percent in March, unchanged from the previous month but still lower than the national rate, which ticked up to 4.2 percent, according to state labor figures released Friday. Roughly 403,000 Floridians were unemployed last month...
