by Capitolist Staff | Feb 18, 2025
Senate Democratic Leader Jason Pizzo filed legislation on Sunday that would require all employers in the state to verify the employment eligibility of new hires through the federal E-Verify system, expanding current mandates that apply only to larger businesses. Under...
by News Service of Florida | Feb 18, 2025
With Gov. Ron DeSantis describing him as a “bulldog,” James Uthmeier was elevated Monday to become Florida attorney general after serving as the governor’s chief of staff. While DeSantis had said earlier he would appoint Uthmeier to succeed former Attorney General...
by Capitolist Staff | Feb 18, 2025
University of South Florida President Rhea Law announced on Monday that she will step down following a national search for a successor. Law, who assumed the role in August 2021 on an interim basis before being appointed permanently in March 2022, said she will remain...
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...
