by Capitolist Staff | Mar 6, 2025
Florida lawmakers are moving to strengthen penalties for drivers who flee the scene of crashes involving property damage. Sen. Kristen Arrington introduced SB 1378, and Rep. Dan Daley filed the companion bill, HB 479. Both measures amend existing law to mandate that...
by The Center Square | Mar 6, 2025
In a move that will undoubtedly incite legal challenges, President Donald Trump dismantled the U.S. Department of Education via executive order Thursday, sending education policy back to the state level. The long-promised, controversial order preserves and...
by Capitolist Staff | Mar 6, 2025
Republican House District 32 candidate Brian Hodgers secured three endorsements this week in his bid for Tallahassee. Brevard County Commissioner Kim Adkinson, a Republican representing District 3, announced her endorsement of Hodgers on Monday. Adkinson, elected in...
by Capitolist Staff | Mar 6, 2025
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced Tuesday that the Florida Forest Service deployed a 35-member Complex Incident Management Team to South Carolina in response to an increase in wildfire activity. The team, comprised of experienced wildfire...
by Capitolist Staff | Mar 5, 2025
Rep. Ryan Chamberlin reaffirmed his push to phase out property taxes in Florida on Wednesday, outlining a slate of legislative proposals aimed at curbing ad valorem taxation while laying the groundwork for a broader restructuring of state and local revenue systems....
by The Center Square | Mar 5, 2025
Legislation criminalizing public officials lying about their military service and awards has passed two committees in the Florida Senate. Senate Bill 348 passed the Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security by a 6-0 vote on Tuesday. The bill would...
