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State University System Board of Governors prepares Legislative Budget Request proposal

State University System Board of Governors prepares Legislative Budget Request proposal

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...
Glen Gilzean needs to step down from Ethics Commission or district administrator role, general counsel rules

Glen Gilzean needs to step down from Ethics Commission or district administrator role, general counsel rules

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...
Federal judge dismisses another challenge to Florida’s Parental Rights in Education law

Federal judge dismisses another challenge to Florida’s Parental Rights in Education law

by Jim Saunders - News Service of Florida | Aug 18, 2023

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit challenging the 2022 Parental Rights in Education law that bars instruction on gender identity and sexual orientation between Kindergarten and 3rd grade. U.S. District Judge Wendy Berger rejected a lawsuit from parents, students,...
Federal judge denies injunction on law limiting foreign ownership of land

Federal judge denies injunction on law limiting foreign ownership of land

by Caden DeLisa | Aug 17, 2023

U.S. District Judge Allen Winsor has denied a request for a preliminary injunction on Senate Bill 264, which restricts individuals from certain countries from acquiring residential properties near critical infrastructure and military installations. The judge’s...
FAU Board of Trustees Chair defends presidential search methodology that led to state investigation

FAU Board of Trustees Chair defends presidential search methodology that led to state investigation

by Caden DeLisa | Aug 15, 2023

Brad Levine, Chairman of the FAU Board of Trustees, defended the university’s presidential search methodology on Tuesday, which culminated in a state investigation and suspension of the process. The search process involved a preference survey among committee...
Pari-mutuel owners want full court hearing on Seminole sports betting deal

Pari-mutuel owners want full court hearing on Seminole sports betting deal

by Brian Burgess | Aug 15, 2023

Owners of two pari-mutuel facilities in Florida have asked for a full Washington, D.C. appeals court hearing after a three-judge panel upheld a deal giving the Seminole Tribe control over statewide sports betting. A federal judge in 2021 initially ruled that the deal...
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