by Kathleen Passidomo | Sep 17, 2023
As the new school year begins, it is amazing to reflect back on what an exciting year 2023 has been for education in the Sunshine State. Just a few months ago, the Legislature passed and Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law historic school choice and parental...
by Ryan Dailey - News Service of Florida | Sep 15, 2023
Approximately 123,000 new students have received private-school vouchers in Florida following a major expansion of voucher programs, according to a report by Step Up for Students. The expansion has led to a total of nearly 243,000 students enrolled in private schools...
by Brian Burgess | Sep 15, 2023
Multiple states, including Louisiana and Florida, are challenging FEMA’s new flood insurance rates, arguing they could hurt property values and wreck property insurance markets. Officials say the rate hikes may force some working-class homeowners to abandon...
by Brian Burgess | Sep 14, 2023
Florida’s Surgeon General officially recommended against COVID-19 booster shots for individuals under the age of 65, citing global widespread immunity and lack of sufficient clinical evidence from the FDA. A Florida Department of Health’s memo suggests...
by Brian Burgess | Sep 14, 2023
The Florida Policy Institute is calling on the state’s Department of Education to disclose data on the number of private schools accepting vouchers, following a significant program expansion in July. The non-profit organization aims to assess the impact of the...
by Jim Saunders - News Service of Florida | Sep 13, 2023
Gov. Ron DeSantis and state officials seek dismissal of a constitutional challenge to a new law overhauling Gainesville’s municipal utility. The law establishes the Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority, with DeSantis having the power to appoint board...
