by The Center Square | Feb 18, 2025
Salary increases for Florida law enforcement officers and firefighters costing $118.3 million annually are being sought in appropriation by Gov. Ron DeSantis. Entry-level officers would receive a 20% salary hike, while veteran officers and firefighters would receive...
by Capitolist Staff | Feb 18, 2025
Sen. Ana Maria Rodriguez and Rep. Mike Giallombardo filed legislation last week to grant Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) in Florida the ability to practice independently, without the requirement of physician supervision. The twin measures, SB 718 in...
by Brian Burgess | Feb 16, 2025
Florida lawmakers would require digital content, including election-related media, to carry metadata revealing AI involvement, but it’s costly, hard to enforce, and burdensome for content creators. A pair of similar bills making their way through the Florida...
by News Service of Florida | Feb 14, 2025
After Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton pounded Florida’s Gulf Coast last year, the Federal Emergency Management Agency is borrowing $2 billion to pay National Flood Insurance Program claims. FEMA, which manages the flood-insurance program, said the two hurricanes...
by News Service of Florida | Feb 14, 2025
The Florida Supreme Court on Thursday backed Rep. Debbie Mayfield in her bid to run in a special election for a Senate seat, ruling that state elections officials wrongly blocked her from appearing on the ballot. The unanimous opinion said Mayfield’s candidacy in...
by Caden DeLisa | Feb 13, 2025
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday signed into law a set of immigration enforcement measures, resolving a weeks-long dispute with Florida’s Republican legislative leadership. The legislation introduces new criminal penalties for individuals unlawfully entering...