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DeSantis said he returned $500M in ‘strings attached’ funds

by The Center Square | Mar 26, 2025

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said he returned nearly $500 million to the U.S. Treasury because the money had "too many strings attached." The two-term Republican governor mentioned he'd recently met with Elon Musk and the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency about...

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DeSantis Vows to Veto Immigration Bill

by News Service of Florida | Jan 29, 2025

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday pledged to veto an immigration bill passed during a special legislative session Tuesday, triggering a potential showdown with Republican House and Senate leaders in a tug-of-war over efforts to carry out President Donald Trump’s agenda....

DeSantis: Florida’s TRUMP Act toothless

by The Center Square | Jan 29, 2025

Florida lawmakers passed an immigration bill that was panned by Gov. Ron DeSantis and gaveled out of their special session on Tuesday. The Tackling and Reforming Unlawful Migration Policy Act – known by the acronym TRUMP Act – is sponsored by Sen. Joe Gruters,...

Legislative Leaders tweak ‘TRUMP Act’ following White House correspondence

by Caden DeLisa | Jan 28, 2025

State legislative leaders made revisions to the Tackling and Reforming Unlawful Migration Policy (TRUMP) Act on Tuesday following consultations with the Trump administration, aligning the bill more in line with federal immigration priorities. The changes, announced by...

Everything you need to know about the ‘TRUMP’ bill

by Caden DeLisa | Jan 28, 2025

Florida lawmakers introduced the "Tackling and Reforming Unlawful Migration Policy" (TRUMP) bill on Monday, a sweeping immigration reform package that consolidates enforcement authority under the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS). The...

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,...

Sen. Danny Burgess proposes statewide alzheimer’s awareness program

by Caden DeLisa | Jan 29, 2025

Senator Danny Burgess filed legislation on Wednesday to establish a statewide Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Program, seeking to expand public education and resources for those affected by Alzheimer’s and dementia-related disorders. If ratified, the bill (SB 398) would...

Fine, Patronis cruise in congressional primaries

by News Service of Florida | Jan 29, 2025

With the backing of President Donald Trump, state Sen. Randy Fine and state Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis on Tuesday won special Republican primary elections for congressional seats. Fine topped Republicans Aaron Baker and Ehsan Joarder to advance to the...

DeSantis, Simpson trade barbs over immigration bill

by Caden DeLisa | Jan 28, 2025

Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson took aim at each other online Tuesday, widening a growing rift among Florida Republicans over immigration enforcement. Posting on X, DeSantis criticized the 'Tackling and Reforming Unlawful...

Florida GOP leaders fire back at DeSantis, accuse him of misrepresenting immigration bill

by Caden DeLisa | Jan 28, 2025

Florida Republican legislative leaders on Monday forcefully rejected Gov. Ron DeSantis’ criticism of their immigration bill, accusing him of misrepresenting their work and dismissing his claims as false. Senate President Ben Albritton and House Speaker Daniel Perez,...

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...

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