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Hurricane Helene damage estimate raised to $225 billion

by Capitolist Staff | Oct 15, 2024

AccuWeather has raised its damage estimate for Hurricane Helene to as much as $225 billion, citing widespread infrastructure destruction and economic losses across the southern Appalachians and southeastern U.S. Damage estimates for Hurricane Helene have risen to as...

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Passidomo rejects Special Session on condo safety laws, urges Regular Session review

by Caden DeLisa | Aug 16, 2024

Florida Senate President Kathleen Passidomo expressed opposition to convening a special session to revise condominium safety and reserve funding requirements, opining that any changes should be addressed during the regular session. Florida Senate President Kathleen...

Ashley Moody probes Temu over forced labor, safety violations

by Caden DeLisa | Aug 16, 2024

Attorney General Ashley Moody, along with 20 other state Attorneys General, launched an investigation into Temu and its parent company, PDD Holdings, focusing on potential legal and ethical violations. Attorney General Ashley Moody, in collaboration with 20 other...

Florida officials predict lower usage for state’s TANF program

by The Center Square | Aug 16, 2024

(The Center Square) — State officials have released a report that shows Floridians might be less reliant on at least one of the Sunshine State’s social net programs in the upcoming fiscal year. The Social Services Estimating Conference was held in July, and...

Florida gets second-quarter tourism boost

by News Service of Florida | Aug 16, 2024

TALLAHASSEE --- Florida saw increased tourism during the second quarter of 2024, while it continues trying to get the international market back to pre-pandemic levels. With the totals driven by tourists from other parts of the U.S., Visit Florida on Thursday estimated...

Jimmy Patronis urges probe into UF spending under former president Ben Sasse; Governor’s Office in discussions with university leadership

by Caden DeLisa | Aug 15, 2024

Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis on Thursday called upon the State University System Board of Governors to investigate alleged financial mismanagement at the University of Florida under former President Ben Sasse, as DeSantis' office has engaged in an inquiry into reports...

Poll: recreational marijuana initiative sees enough support for passage

by Caden DeLisa | Aug 15, 2024

A new poll shows that 63 percent of likely Florida voters support the legalization of recreational marijuana, surpassing the 60 percent threshold needed for the amendment's passage. A new poll published on Thursday found that 63 percent of likely Florida voters favor...

Special session? Dem leadership calls for convening over vetoed funding

by Caden DeLisa | Aug 15, 2024

House Democratic Leader Fentrice Driskell requested a special Legislative Session to overturn Gov. Ron DeSantis' line-item vetoes, arguing that the cuts threaten public programs and could lead to economic harm across the state. Florida House Democratic Leader Fentrice...

Targeting recreational marijuana legalization, Sen. Joe Gruters announces legislation to ban public smoking

by Shaina Francis | Aug 15, 2024

Sen. Joe Gruters, one of the sole Republicans to support recreational legalization efforts, announced proposed legislation that would ban smoking in public spaces statewide. Sen. Joe Gruters announced proposed legislation on Thursday that would ban smoking in public...

Florida officials work to divest from Chinese government-owned companies

by The Center Square | Aug 15, 2024

(The Center Square) — The Florida State Board of Administration Audit Committee met this week to discuss the Sunshine State's investment performance and some changes that will impact foreign investment from certain countries. Chris Spencer, the SBA executive director,...

State tax estimates get $2 billion bump

by News Service of Florida | Aug 15, 2024

TALLAHASSEE --- State economists on Wednesday increased general-revenue projections by a total of about $2 billion for the current fiscal year and next year, giving a boost to lawmakers as they start preparing to draw up a budget during the 2025 legislative session. A...

Poll: Florida marijuana and abortion amendments fall short of needed approval, but support is growing

by Caden DeLisa | Aug 14, 2024

A new poll shows that support for two high-profile constitutional amendments on Florida’s 2024 ballot—legalizing marijuana and protecting abortion rights—remains below the 60 percent threshold required for passage, though the large constituencies of undecided voters...

Polk County school bus camera contract pays company for each “valid violation,” but contract appears to violate state law

by Brian Burgess | Aug 14, 2024

A Polk County bus camera monitoring contract with Verra Mobility calls for $49 payments for each traffic violation that meets specific criteria, but such payments are banned under state law. With students already back at Polk County Public Schools this week, district...

Ashley Moody files FOIA request over handling of terror watchlist in Florida

by Caden DeLisa | Aug 14, 2024

Attorney General Ashley Moody filed a FOIA request to obtain details from the Department of Homeland Security about individuals on the terrorist watchlist who may be residing in Florida, citing a lack of communication and intelligence-sharing from DHS. Attorney...

Scott leads Mucarsel-Powell in tightening Senate race, poll shows

by Caden DeLisa | Aug 14, 2024

A new poll shows Republican Senator Rick Scott leading Democratic challenger Debbie Mucarsel-Powell in Florida's U.S. Senate race, though the contest remains competitive as a portion of voters still undecided. Republican Senator Rick Scott holds a four-point lead over...

Gaetz aims to hold off primary challenge in Florida’s 1st District race

by The Center Square | Aug 14, 2024

Incumbent U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz is facing a primary challenge from Aaron Dimmock, but polling suggests Republicans are likely to retain Florida's 1st Congressional District in the upcoming election. (The Center Square) — Incumbent U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., is...

Court to weigh ‘Legislative Privilege’

by News Service of Florida | Aug 14, 2024

TALLAHASSEE — In a potentially far-reaching case, an appeals court Tuesday said it will hear arguments next month in a dispute about whether Florida lawmakers should be shielded from testifying in lawsuits. The 1st District Court of Appeal scheduled a hearing Sept. 17...

Florida’s cultivated meat ban faces constitutional challenge in federal court

by Caden DeLisa | Aug 13, 2024

A California-based company filed a federal lawsuit challenging Florida's new law banning cultivated meat, arguing the legislation is unconstitutional and aims to protect the state's traditional agriculture industry from out-of-state competition rather than addressing...

Harris narrows gap in Florida, gains ground among independents and women

by Caden DeLisa | Aug 13, 2024

A new poll shows Vice President Kamala Harris making slight gains against former President Donald Trump in Florida, narrowing the gap to 5 percentage points, with her support particularly strong among independent voters and women, despite the state's Republican...

DeSantis endorses Laurel Lee for reelection, bolsters statewide Republican support

by Caden DeLisa | Aug 13, 2024

Gov. Ron DeSantis endorsed Congresswoman Laurel Lee on Tuesday for her reelection in Florida's 15th Congressional District, highlighting her prior service as Florida’s Secretary of State. Gov. Ron DeSantis endorsed Laurel Lee on Tuesday in her reelection bid for the...

State says tech law needs closer look

by News Service of Florida | Aug 13, 2024

More than three years after Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Republican-controlled Legislature approved a law to place restrictions on social-media platforms, Florida says a First Amendment fight about the law should go back to a federal district judge for a closer look....

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