by Capitolist Staff | Mar 2, 2025
Lawmakers introduced legislation last week directing a statewide study on the economic impact of automation, artificial intelligence and robotics on statewide employment. The proposals, SB 936, filed by Sen. Tracie Davis, and HB 827, filed by Rep. Leonard Spencer,...
by Capitolist Staff | Feb 28, 2025
Florida lawmakers on Thursday introduced legislation to establish voting rights for residents affected by natural disasters. Sen. Tina Polsky and Rep. Lindsay Cross filed SB 1486 and HB 1317, respectively, would standardize emergency voting measures across affected...
by The Center Square | Feb 28, 2025
A report on the financial condition of U.S. cities found that Tampa was fourth best nationally, with a surplus of $3,400 per taxpayer. The nonprofit Truth in Accounting reviewed the nation’s top 75 cities in its annual Financial State of the Cities report. Each...
by Capitolist Staff | Feb 27, 2025
Sen. Danny Burgess introduced legislation on Wednesday to establish a pilot program aimed at evaluating the impact of phone-free school campuses on student behavior and academic performance. The bill, Senate Bill 1296, would create a two-year study involving six...
by News Service of Florida | Feb 27, 2025
While careful to say leaders have not taken a position on potential legislation, House Speaker Daniel Perez, R-Miami, on Wednesday announced a plan to dig into issues related to regulation of hemp. Perez announced the creation of a “combined workgroup,” made up of...
by Capitolist Staff | Feb 26, 2025
Rising costs continue to dominate voter concerns in Florida, with property insurance leading as the state’s most pressing financial burden, according to a new poll from the Associated Industries of Florida (AIF) Center for Political Strategy. Overall, the poll found...
