by Capitolist Staff | Mar 17, 2026
The Florida Chamber of Commerce Foundation on Tuesday identified housing affordability, workforce development, infrastructure capacity and rural investment as major growth areas for Florida’s economy as it released a midpoint assessment of its long-range plan to make...
by Capitolist Staff | Mar 16, 2026
Florida gas prices have surged 84 cents over the past 12 days, reaching a statewide average of $3.72 per gallon on Sunday as volatility in global fuel markets continues to push pump prices higher. According to AAA, the increase marks the fastest pace of gas-price...
by Capitolist Staff | Mar 16, 2026
Florida lawmakers passed a bill on Friday backed by Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia that would impose new transparency requirements on county and municipal budgets, require quarterly online disclosure of employee compensation and create a public process for...
by The Center Square | Mar 16, 2026
Florida’s legislative session ended with several notable pieces of legislation passing both chambers, but unfinished business with the budget and no property tax relief proposal means lawmakers will have to return to Tallahassee to hash it out in special session....
by The Center Square | Mar 15, 2026
Florida’s sweeping election integrity bill has cleared the Legislature and now only requires the governor’s approval in order to become law. House Bill 991, referred to as Florida’s version of the SAVE Act by bill sponsor Rep. Jenna Persons-Mulicka, R-Fort Myers, will...
by Capitolist Staff | Mar 13, 2026
Florida lawmakers on Friday gave final approval to legislation establishing a regulatory framework for large data centers, sending the measure to Gov. Ron DeSantis. The Senate voted 31-6 to pass SB 484 after taking up the bill with House changes adopted earlier this...
