by Brian Burgess | Aug 13, 2023
Over the last week or so, our state’s largest teachers union, the Florida Education Association (FEA), and its president, Andrew Spar, have sounded alarm bells at media outlets from Pensacola to Miami about the “largest teacher shortage in state...
by Brian Burgess | Aug 11, 2023
Florida’s revenue estimating conference is warning that a surge in electric vehicle (EV) use in Florida threatens gas tax revenue for state transportation projects. One proposed solution, Senate Bill 1070, was unanimously passed by the Florida Senate, but...
by Brian Burgess | Aug 9, 2023
Florida DEP filed comments opposing the Biden Administration’s proposed power plant emissions standards, citing energy supply risks. Florida is also questioning the transition to net-zero, arguing for electricity needs prioritization. DEP’s comments...
by Brian Burgess | Aug 9, 2023
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis suspended Orlando-area State Attorney Monique H. Worrell amid allegations of mishandling criminal cases, sparking mixed reactions. Worrell’s suspension follows criticism of her leniency towards high-profile cases, including the release...
by Brian Burgess | Aug 8, 2023
The Florida Department of Transportation’s Turnpike Enterprise plans to construct a new toll road connecting U.S. 98 in Panama City Beach to Interstate 10, aiming to provide faster access to the Emerald Coast area and improve emergency response routes. The toll...
by Brian Burgess | Aug 6, 2023
In 2019, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill removing unnecessary obstacles that hinder the development of autonomous vehicle technology. The bill was intended to solidify Florida’s position as a leading state for transportation innovation. At the time of the...
