by News Service of Florida | Aug 21, 2024
Democratic-endorsed school board candidates fared somewhat better Tuesday than candidates backed by Gov. Ron DeSantis. In July, DeSantis pitched an initial list of 23 endorsements for 2024 races. Of those candidates, six won primaries Tuesday, 11 lost and six others...
by Caden DeLisa | Aug 20, 2024
Florida has experienced a 27.3 percent increase in average earnings since 2019, ranking among the top three states for wage growth, driven by a competitive labor market, an influx of remote workers, and population growth. Florida has emerged as one of the leading...
by Caden DeLisa | Aug 20, 2024
Florida State University aims to become the nation’s top public research university with the lowest student debt by increasing scholarships, maintaining stable tuition, and expanding research efforts. Florida State University (FSU) is striving to achieve a new...
by Caden DeLisa | Aug 20, 2024
Ballard Partners launched the Ballard Global Alliance on Tuesday, partnering with KyodoPR in Japan and SABI Strategy Group in the UK to expand its government relations and public affairs services internationally. Florida-founded Ballard Partners announced on Tuesday...
by Caden DeLisa | Aug 19, 2024
Florida Republicans raised $15.621 million from April 1 to August 15, significantly outpacing the Florida Democratic Party’s $2.249 million, with the GOP benefiting from large contributions and a broad donor base, while Democrats struggled with smaller, less...
by Caden DeLisa | Aug 19, 2024
CFO Jimmy Patronis proposed creating the “Sunshine Freedom Bank,” a state-managed financial institution aimed at reducing reliance on out-of-state banks and keeping financial management and benefits within Florida. Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO)...