by Brian Burgess | Oct 2, 2025
KPMG LLP, one of the nation’s Big Four accounting and consulting firms, announced a major expansion of its Florida-based government services practice this week, including the addition of a former top DeSantis administration official and several key internal...
by Brian Burgess | Jul 24, 2025
Federal officials are sounding alarm bells about potentially dishonest vendors sucking millions of taxpayer dollars away from storm victims through billing fraud. Meanwhile, records show Florida continues to award and pay tens of millions of dollars in disaster...
by Brian Burgess | May 27, 2025
A newly released legislative watchdog report confirms what The Capitolist first reported back in January: Florida’s state pension system is still falling short of its long-term goals, despite recent gains fueled by a buoyant stock market. And once again, Florida...
by Brian Burgess | May 23, 2025
It’s no secret that China and other foreign adversaries are doing everything they can to chip away at American dominance across the globe. Thankfully, Florida’s elected officials also recognize that “across the globe” also includes “right here...
by Brian Burgess | Apr 1, 2025
If passed, Florida would become the first state to offer a sales tax exemption for certain disabled veterans, potentially saving them hundreds annually. Florida lawmakers are considering new legislation that would establish a first-in-the-nation sales tax exemption...
by Brian Burgess | Mar 16, 2025
Despite state law meant to prevent profit-driven enforcement, Polk County Sheriff’s Office collects $84 per hour reviewing violations – far exceeding deputy wages, while the school district rakes in millions. New documents reveal the Polk County school bus...
