by Andrew Powell - The Center Square | May 5, 2023
The Florida Legislature is wrapping up its regular session today, with several bills still awaiting the governor’s signature. Education and healthcare dominate the final day’s agenda, with bills passing related to school expansion, start times, year-round...
by Brian Burgess | May 4, 2023
Florida’s House of Representatives unanimously passed Senate Bill 7052, aimed at increasing insurer accountability and strengthening consumer protections following Hurricane Ian. The legislation requires proper claims handling practices, increases regulatory...
by Jim Turner - News Service of Florida | May 2, 2023
Florida’s House and Senate leaders have agreed on a new state budget plan worth more than $116 billion, which is expected to be approved by lawmakers on Friday. The new budget includes a range of initiatives and spending proposals, such as Governor Ron...
by Brian Burgess | May 1, 2023
The newly formed Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) voted to file a lawsuit against The Walt Disney Company in state court. The decision comes after Disney sued Governor Ron DeSantis, the CFTOD, and other state officials in federal court. CFTOD...
by News Service of Florida | Apr 25, 2023
Florida House and Senate negotiators are trading budget proposals for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. Gaps in spending remain over issues such as public schools, land preservation, and tourism marketing. Negotiations must end by May 2 to be able to end the legislative...
by Brian Burgess | Apr 23, 2023
On December 20, 2005, when Florida Governor Jeb Bush signed Florida’s lobbying gift ban (Senate Bill 6B) into law, he called it a “big deal.” At the time, national headlines about corrupt lobbyist Jack Abramoff were giving the profession a black eye,...
