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House Panel Advances Bill to Raise Lawsuit Payout Caps Against Government

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...

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ACC turns to Supreme Court in FSU fight

by News Service of Florida | Jan 28, 2025

TALLAHASSEE — A more than year-long legal battle between Florida State University and the Atlantic Coast Conference continued to ratchet up Monday, with the conference turning to the Florida Supreme Court to try to halt a lawsuit filed by FSU. Attorneys for the...

Immigration, petition bills filed for Special Session

by News Service of Florida | Jan 27, 2025

On the eve of a special legislative session called by Gov. Ron DeSantis, Republican lawmakers Sunday filed a flurry of bills to crack down on undocumented immigrants and place additional restrictions on the ballot initiative process. The bills, in part, would end...

Mangrove Property Insurance approved to enter Florida market

by Caden DeLisa | Jan 27, 2025

Florida’s Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR) approved Mangrove Property Insurance Company to provide property and casualty insurance to homeowners statewide, the company announced Monday. Mangrove, a newly formed insurer led by industry veteran Stephen Weinstein,...

Florida part of $7.4B opioid settlement

by News Service of Florida | Jan 27, 2025

Florida is expected to receive between $233.37 million and $325.93 million as part of a settlement announced Thursday involving 15 states, Purdue Pharma, Inc. and the Sackler family, which long headed the drug company, according to the Florida Attorney General’s...

The Art of the Dangled Carrot: Trump, DeSantis and Florida’s Vacant Senate Seat

by Brian Burgess | Dec 10, 2024

Few people have demonstrated an ability to use leverage to make deals more than President-elect Donald Trump. He built his business career around the concept, and he's demonstrated that those skills can be ported to the political world just as easily. And while the...

Tampa charities shine on International Volunteer Day, with help from Heritage Insurance

by Brian Burgess | Dec 6, 2024

Corporate and nonprofit partnerships drive lasting impact, highlighting the power of volunteerism beyond a single day. International Volunteer Day brought a renewed wave of generosity to Tampa Bay on Thursday as community members rallied to support families, students,...

The case for independent CRNA’s: Rural communities depend on them to deliver essential health care services

by Guest Contributor | Nov 21, 2024

William L. SelfIn rural communities across America, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) play a vital role in delivering safe and effective care to patients. This month, as we observe National Rural Health Day on November 21, it is a good time to take a...

Two military vets parachute into Gaetz, Waltz replacement contests, but big names loom

by Brian Burgess | Nov 18, 2024

CD 1 and CD 6 primaries heat up as military contenders declare early, while several political heavyweights carefully plot their next moves The race to replace two prominent Florida Republicans in Congress is already heating up, with a mix of declared candidates and...

Our Veterans Deserve Better Care and Greater Access to Healthcare

by Dr. Laura Molina | Nov 17, 2024

My husband is a combat-wounded veteran. My parents both served as Navy Corpsmen. November is a special month in our household. Governor DeSantis has declared Florida’s Veterans Appreciation Month and, along with the nation’s Veterans Day, provided an opportunity for...

Trump nominates Matt Gaetz as Attorney General, with predictable reactions

by Brian Burgess | Nov 14, 2024

If confirmed by the U.S. Senate, Gaetz will be the most controversial Attorney General since Robert F. Kennedy In true Trumpian style, President-elect Donald Trump has turned the political landscape on its head yet again. His nomination of Florida Congressman Matt...

Florida GOP leaders reject DeSantis’ call for special session, chart independent path

by Caden DeLisa | Jan 27, 2025

Florida Republican leaders on Monday rejected Gov. Ron DeSantis' call for a special session on immigration, opting to convene on their own terms and hinting at a shift in Tallahassee's political dynamics. DeSantis in early January pressed for a special session to...

Florida strengthens semiconductor industry with Taiwan partnership

by Caden DeLisa | Jan 27, 2025

The State of Florida signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs to strengthen ties in trade and investment, with a focus on semiconductor manufacturing, officials announced on Friday. The agreement, signed by FloridaCommerce...

Report: Big deficit ahead for state employee health insurance trust fund

by The Center Square | Jan 27, 2025

Trouble could be looming for Florida's state employee health insurance trust fund despite a positive cash balance. The State Employees' Health Insurance Trust Fund had a balance of $652.7 million for fiscal 2024-25, but the report from the nonprofit group Florida...

Florida’s Pension System keeps drifting closer to disaster — and taxpayers are bailing it out again

by Brian Burgess | Jan 3, 2025

For more than 15 years, Florida’s pension system has been drifting toward financial trouble, and a new pension report underscores the problem. Year after year, state officials have insisted that the system is stable, relying on strong investment returns and...

Florida’s Property Insurance Market: Progress or a Lucky Break?

by Brian Burgess | Dec 10, 2024

Two narratives over the last few days underscore that Florida’s property insurance market is a complex beast, prone to rapid changes and ever-shifting fortunes. On one hand, we have claims that the market is making a significant recovery. On the other hand, Citizen's...

Exclusive: Florida lawmakers notch highlights and lowlights on Club for Growth report card

by Brian Burgess | Dec 3, 2024

Top Republicans dominate rankings, but a pair of higher-scoring Democrats and lower-performing GOP lawmakers shake up expectations The Club for Growth Foundation’s 2024 Florida Economic Scorecard has revealed a sharp partisan divide in the state legislature’s approach...

Despite increases in theft, here’s how Florida retailers say police are cracking down

by Brian Burgess | Nov 20, 2024

Law enforcement investigators and teams are turning to advanced technology and community partnerships to dismantle organized theft rings across Florida. With retail theft in Florida and the nation surging over the past five years, and businesses estimating losses of...

Florida’s job market weathers hurricanes; unemployment holds steady at 3.3 percent

by Capitolist Staff | Nov 18, 2024

Storm impacts drive job losses in key sectors, but year-over-year growth and low statewide unemployment highlight resilience Florida’s private-sector employment took a hit in October as the state faced the aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. However, the...

Albritton announces State Senate appropriations chairs with education getting extra attention

by Capitolist Staff | Nov 14, 2024

After a major overhaul of the state's school choice policies last year, the incoming Florida Senate President has proposed a separate committee to examine Pre-K through 12th education Senate President Designate Ben Albritton unveiled his latest leadership assignments...

Update: Scott falls short, Thune wins Senate Majority leader post on second ballot

by Brian Burgess | Nov 13, 2024

By design, the United States Senate doesn't follow the fickle whims of day-to-day politics, which could negate Rick Scott's rapidly growing momentum. Update: Scott has fallen short and was eliminated on the first ballot. Senator John Thune of South Dakota has been...

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