by Capitolist Staff | Jul 6, 2026
State Sens. Jay Trumbull and Tom Leek endorsed U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds in the 2026 race for Florida governor, adding to Donalds’ growing list of Republican supporters in the state Legislature. The Donalds campaign announced the endorsements Monday, saying both...
by Capitolist Staff | Jul 5, 2026
Attorney General James Uthmeier has issued a civil subpoena to Fair Isaac Corporation, the company behind the FICO Score, as part of an antitrust investigation into whether the company has engaged in practices that harmed Florida consumers. The Civil Investigative...
by The Center Square | Jul 2, 2026
Several new Florida laws take effect Wednesday, including fewer restrictions for homeowners, new rules for data centers and education changes. Homeowners will no longer need to secure a permit for work they have done on their homes valued at less than $7,500 under...
by Capitolist Staff | Jul 1, 2026
The Florida Board of Governors on Wednesday confirmed Dr. Stuart R. Bell as the 14th president of the University of Florida (UF), ending a confirmation process that had been clouded by questions over UF governance policies. Bell’s confirmation is effective immediately...
by Capitolist Staff | Jun 30, 2026
Florida consumer sentiment declined for the fourth consecutive month in June, falling to its lowest level in two years even as national consumer sentiment improved, according to a new University of Florida survey. The Florida Consumer Sentiment Index dropped 1.8...
by Capitolist Staff | Jun 30, 2026
Florida business confidence reached its highest level since the Florida Council of 100 launched its CEO Index last year, with executives reporting stronger expectations for sales, investment and hiring despite national economic uncertainty. The council’s Q2 2026...
