by Dara Kam - News Service of Florida | Dec 11, 2023
The Seminole Tribe announced its plans to resume payments to Florida, committing to at least $650 million over the next year as part of a 30-year compact. The compact, ratified by Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Legislature, gives the Seminoles control over sports betting...
by Dara Kam and Ryan Dailey - News Service of Florida | Dec 8, 2023
Florida Senate President Kathleen Passidomo introduces a $900 million healthcare initiative focusing on increasing medical staff, promoting innovation, and enhancing screenings. The proposal aims to shift patients away from emergency rooms, support hospital training...
by Jim Turner - News Service of Florida | Dec 6, 2023
House Speaker Paul Renner plans to introduce regulations for children’s access to social media and support energy companies in the 2024 legislative session. Renner considers age verification measures to protect children online and emphasizes the need for stable...
by Brian Burgess | Dec 5, 2023
In a matter of just weeks, Florida will hit a crucial deadline for Medicaid reprocurement, a process that awards massive government contracts to provide healthcare services to about 5 million people every month. With that many people and billions of dollars in...
by Brian Burgess | Dec 4, 2023
In the shadowy corridors of power where Florida’s political chess is played, whispers of an unprecedented job swap between U.S. Senator Rick Scott and Governor Ron DeSantis are stirring up a storm. It’s a tale that might make even the most seasoned...
by Brian Burgess | Nov 29, 2023
The Florida Rights Restoration Coalition continues its legal effort to challenge the state’s requirement for felons to pay all legal financial obligations before voting. Despite past acknowledgments on the necessity of completing all sentence terms, the...
