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Google’s legislative proposal for keeping kids safe online
Legislation pushed by Meta would share kids' information with millions of developers without parental consent or rules on how it's used; we have a better way. Everyone wants to protect kids and teens online, and make sure they engage with age-appropriate content, but...
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Florida Senate passes trio of immigration bills
Two immigration-related bills were passed by the Florida Senate in an three-hour session on Thursday. The House of Representatives will take up the bills as lawmakers face a Friday deadline to get legislation passed designed to bolster the state's assistance with...
FAU attains top research status
Florida Atlantic University was designated an “R1: Very High Research Activity” institution on Thursday by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, placing it among the most research-intensive universities in the United States. FAU is the sixth...
Florida sets new tourism record in 2024, welcoming 142.9 million visitors
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Wednesday that Florida set a new tourism record in 2024, welcoming 142.9 million visitors, surpassing previous records and marking the highest number of travelers in the state's history. Nearly 30 million visitors traveled to Florida...
Senate bill seeks to strengthen state park protections, restrict commercial development
Legislation filed in the Florida Senate on Monday would establish stricter conservation guidelines for state parks, prohibit certain types of development, increase public oversight of land management decisions, and require the Department of Environmental Protection to...
Lawmakers say no ‘bailouts’ for condo owners
Condominium owners shouldn’t expect financial “bailouts” to cover increased costs as condo associations try to comply with state laws passed after the 2021 collapse of the Champlain Towers South building in Surfside that killed 98 people, key lawmakers said Tuesday....
Florida citrus industry faces another sharp decline in production forecast
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...
Florida TaxWatch: Florida’s 2020 census undercount costs state $2.3 billion annually in Medicaid funding
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...
Florida legislative leaders, governor reach deal on immigration enforcement
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...
Hasner Picked to Lead FAU
Florida Atlantic University trustees on Monday unanimously selected former state House Majority Leader Adam Hasner to serve as the school’s next president, with the Boca Raton Republican promising to “hit the ground running on all cylinders on day one.” The Board of...
New Special Session Called on Immigration
After a special session late last month spiraled into a clash between Republican legislative leaders and Gov. Ron DeSantis, Florida lawmakers will meet in another special session this week to pass a package of bills targeting illegal immigration — with DeSantis’...
AI report calls for balanced regulation to avoid business disruption
As Florida moves to establish its approach to artificial intelligence regulation, a new report from the state’s leading business advocacy group is urging lawmakers to strike a balance between oversight and innovation. The Associated Industries of Florida (AIF)...
Former House Speaker Paul Renner tapped for Board of Governors seat
Governor Ron DeSantis on Wednesday appointed former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner to the Board of Governors of the State University System, effective April 15, 2025, subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate. Renner, 57, served as Speaker from 2022 to 2024,...
DeSantis floats “Boating Freedom” initiative and fuel tax holiday
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a pair of policy initiatives on Wednesday, including a 'Boating Freedom Initiative' and a marine fuel tax holiday designed to provide financial relief for boaters. The Boating Freedom Initiative seeks to preempt local regulations that...
University of Florida launches Jewish classical education program
The University of Florida’s Hamilton Center for Classical and Civic Education announced on Wednesday the launch of the Robert M. Beren Program on Jewish Classical Education, an academic initiative focused on the role of Jewish thought in Western and American...
Inflation rises in latest data
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...
Lawmakers tee up immigration plan
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...
Senate bill proposes analysis of legislative pay, full-time vs. part-time structure
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,...
Senate doesn’t plan overrides
The state Senate does not have plans to override more 2024 budget vetoes by Gov. Ron DeSantis, Senate President Ben Albritton, R-Wauchula, said Tuesday. “We’re not planning on doing anything in the near term,” Albritton said after appearing at a Florida Chamber of...
Frank White appointed to Citizens Property Insurance Board by CFO Jimmy Patronis
Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis on Monday appointed former state representative Frank White to the Citizens Property Insurance Corporation Board of Governors. From 2016 to 2018, White represented parts of Northwest Florida in the state House, where he...
Proposed legislation would allow Florida CFO to invest state funds and pensions in Bitcoin
A pair of Republican lawmakers introduced bills in the House and Senate that would grant Florida’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO) the authority to invest up to 10 percent of certain public funds in Bitcoin. The pieces of legislation, filed by Rep. Webster Barnaby and...
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