by Capitolist Staff | May 16, 2025
Florida’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to 3.7% in April, marking a 0.1 percentage point increase from March and a 0.4-point uptick from the same time last year, according to data released Friday by the Florida Department of Commerce. An estimated 410,000...
by Capitolist Staff | May 15, 2025
Florida Senate President Ben Albritton on Thurssday told senators they will not be required to return to Tallahassee until after Memorial Day, as budget negotiations between the Senate and House remain at an impasse. In a memo, Albritton said discussions with House...
by The Center Square | May 15, 2025
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed on Thursday what lawmakers say could be the most expansive farm bill in the state’s history. DeSantis said Florida’s agriculture sector accounts for $11 billion in the state’s gross domestic product, with 140,000...
by Capitolist Staff | May 14, 2025
The League of Women Voters of Florida and several affiliated organizations filed an emergency motion Tuesday to intervene in a federal lawsuit challenging a recently enacted Florida law that changes the rules for citizen-led constitutional amendments. The motion,...
by The Center Square | May 14, 2025
As a select committee in the Florida House of Representatives looks into possible property tax relief, local governments might need to help to fill a potentially gaping revenue hole. State data shows that more than 70% of county tax revenues and nearly 68% of...
by Capitolist Staff | May 13, 2025
The Florida Chamber Foundation is warning that gaps in math proficiency among K-12 students pose a direct risk to the state’s long-term economic growth and its goal of becoming a top 10 global economy by 2030. In a report released Tuesday, the Foundation identified a...
