by Capitolist Staff | Mar 25, 2025
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday announced more than $389 million in funding to support water quality, supply and ecosystem restoration projects across Florida, directing grants through a series of targeted programs administered by the Department of Environmental...
by Capitolist Staff | Mar 24, 2025
Legislation to establish a new statewide hub for insurance and risk management research advanced on Monday, passing the Appropriations Committee on Higher Education by unianimous vote. Senate Bill 114 (SB 114) filed by Sen. Jay Trumbull, would create the Florida...
by Capitolist Staff | Mar 24, 2025
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit last week filed by two technology trade groups challenging Florida’s restrictions on minors’ access to social media platforms, ruling the plaintiffs failed to establish standing to bring the case. In an order issued Monday, Chief...
by Capitolist Staff | Mar 24, 2025
Florida’s average gas price fell below $3 per gallon this week for the first time since December, according to AAA. As of Sunday, the state average stood at $2.97 per gallon, 13 cents less than a week ago and 55 cents lower than the same time last year. Florida’s...
by Capitolist Staff | Mar 24, 2025
A House panel on Thursday approved a measure that would raise the amount state and local governments can be forced to pay in lawsuits, moving forward a proposal that would make changes to Florida’s sovereign immunity law. The House Budget Committee voted 25-3 to...
by Capitolist Staff | Mar 23, 2025
Governor Ron DeSantis is heading to Boise, Idaho on Monday, reportedly as part of a campaign to build support for a federal Balanced Budget Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which would require the federal government to spend no more than it collects in revenue....
