by The Center Square | Feb 12, 2025
Prices rose more than expected last month, newly released inflation data shows. The Consumer Price Index, a leading marker of inflation, rose 0.5% in January, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The January increase contributed to a 3% increase in the...
by Caden DeLisa | Feb 12, 2025
Florida’s citrus industry is facing yet another downturn, with the latest USDA Citrus February Forecast Report projecting a decline in production for the 2024-2025 season. The state’s all-orange production is estimated to reach 11.5 million boxes, marking a 4 percent...
by News Service of Florida | Feb 11, 2025
Florida lawmakers on Tuesday launched a third special session aimed at increasing enforcement of illegal immigration, putting aside an intraparty clash with Gov. Ron DeSantis over plans to help carry out one of President Donald Trump’s top priorities. Lawmakers are...
by Caden DeLisa | Feb 11, 2025
Florida’s 2020 Census undercount is costing the state at least $2.3 billion annually in federal Medicaid funding, according to a new report published on Tuesday by Florida TaxWatch. The nonpartisan research institute found that the undercount of approximately 750,000...
by Caden DeLisa | Feb 11, 2025
Legislation filed Tuesday in the Florida Senate calls for a comprehensive review of legislative and Cabinet member compensation, directing state analysts to examine whether salary adjustments are warranted and whether the Legislature should function as a full-time,...
by The Center Square | Feb 11, 2025
Florida legislative leaders and Gov. Ron DeSantis reached a deal on immigration as lawmakers will return to the capitol on Tuesday for a special session that ends on Friday. In a joint proclamation, House Speaker Daniel Perez, R-Miami, and Senate President Ben...
