by News Service of Florida | Jun 13, 2024
Governor Ron DeSantis signed a $116.5 billion budget for the upcoming fiscal year, vetoing nearly $1 billion in spending. Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday signed a $116.5 billion budget for the upcoming fiscal year, after vetoing close to $950 million in spending...
by Caden DeLisa | Jun 12, 2024
The 2024-25 Florida state budget includes $346 million for energy-efficiency improvements to lower electricity bills for residents, support home upgrades, provide appliance rebates, and enhance weatherization programs, drawing praise from clean energy advocates. The...
by Caden DeLisa | Jun 12, 2024
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ 2024-25 veto list cut approximately $98 million from Florida’s higher education sector. Gov. Ron DeSantis’ vetoes in the 2024-25 state budget has hit Florida’s higher education sector, cutting millions from proposed university...
by Caden DeLisa | Jun 12, 2024
Former Hillsborough State Attorney Andrew Warren received a series of new endorsements from various current and former legislators and other elected officials, bolstering his campaign as he seeks a third term after being suspended by Gov. Ron DeSantis in 2022. Former...
by Caden DeLisa | Jun 12, 2024
Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet approved a reduction in the state’s Commercial Lease Sales Tax from 4.5 percent to 2.0 percent. Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet voted on Wednesday to decrease the state’s Commercial Lease Sales Tax in a...
by Caden DeLisa | Jun 11, 2024
A federal judge struck down Florida’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors, deeming it unconstitutional and noting the law violated the Fourteenth Amendment’s Equal Protection Clause. A federal judge on Tuesday struck down Florida’s ban on...