by Capitolist Staff | Mar 12, 2026
Florida Senate President Ben Albritton told Senate lawmakers on Thursday that they are expected to return to Tallahassee in mid-April for a special session on the state budget. In his remarks, Albritton said it remains his intention for the Senate to adjourn sine die...
by The Center Square | Mar 12, 2026
On the heels of the federal government’s decision to stop making pennies, the Florida Legislature has passed a bill to address the impacts. Senate Bill 1074 cleared both chambers. It authorizes retailers to round to the nearest nickel if there is a shortage of...
by Capitolist Staff | Mar 12, 2026
Florida Senate Democrats on Thursday called for a temporary suspension of the state’s motor fuel taxes, arguing the move would provide immediate relief to drivers as gasoline prices climb sharply amid turmoil in the global oil market. According to AAA, Florida’s...
by Capitolist Staff | Mar 11, 2026
The Tallahassee City Commission voted Wednesday to approve the transfer of city-owned Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare hospital assets to Florida State University (FSU), advancing a long-planned effort to build an academic health center in the city. The vote marks the...
by Capitolist Staff | Mar 11, 2026
Florida lawmakers unanimously approved legislation that would create a formal process for recalling elected members of community development district boards, sending the measure to Gov. Ron DeSantis for consideration after it passed both chambers. The bill, if signed...
by The Center Square | Mar 11, 2026
Artificial intelligence regulations backed by Gov. Ron DeSantis sailed through the Florida Senate and stalled in the House, where leaders align with President Donald Trump’s stance that the federal government should take charge. The Artificial Intelligence Bill of...
