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Gov. Ron DeSantis outlines reforms to combat “ideological conformity” in higher education

Gov. Ron DeSantis outlines reforms to combat “ideological conformity” in higher education

by Caden DeLisa | Jan 31, 2023

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has proposed to defund Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs in higher education institutions, claiming they have become politicized and a platform for pushing political agendas. DeSantis has proposed giving university presidents and...
House Speaker Paul Renner announces Constitutional carry legislation

House Speaker Paul Renner announces Constitutional carry legislation

by Caden DeLisa | Jan 30, 2023

Florida House Speaker Paul Renner announced a bill for the upcoming legislative session that would grant Floridians the right to carry a firearm without needing to obtain a permit.  Gov. Ron DeSantis previously pledged support for such measures. The legislation is...
Statewide grand jury urges lawmakers to tighten law around illegal immigrant releases

Statewide grand jury urges lawmakers to tighten law around illegal immigrant releases

by News Service of Florida | Jan 30, 2023

Calling on state lawmakers to delete and tighten laws around illegal immigration and how detainees are handled, a statewide grand jury says current laws are being abused. The grand jury found that the process of lifting holds on detainees often lacked sufficient...
Florida Auditor General wants sworn law enforcement officers added to her office

Florida Auditor General wants sworn law enforcement officers added to her office

by Andrew Powell - The Center Square | Jan 30, 2023

Florida’s Auditor General told lawmakers at a Joint Legislative Committee meeting that adding law enforcement would enhance her ability to do her job The State of Ohio expanded it’s auditor general department with law enforcement, leading to major fraud...
Over 1.5M Floridians applied or were eligible for student loan relief, says Biden Administration

Over 1.5M Floridians applied or were eligible for student loan relief, says Biden Administration

by Jordan Kirkland | Jan 27, 2023

The Biden Administration released new data showing the number of people in each state who applied for student debt relief or were automatically eligible for relief. Over 1.5 million Floridians applied or were automatically eligible for student debt relief. California...
DeSantis announces crime-fighting proposals to shore up police budgets, reform sentencing guidelines, and target fentanyl

DeSantis announces crime-fighting proposals to shore up police budgets, reform sentencing guidelines, and target fentanyl

by Andrew Powell | The Center Square | Jan 27, 2023

Governor Ron DeSantis unveiled a sweeping criminal justice reform package on Thursday that included death penalty sentencing changes and other proposals. The package calls for additional funding for law enforcement to tackle the fentanyl crisis, as well as changes to...
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