by Capitolist Staff | Mar 20, 2026
Florida’s economy is expected to keep expanding through the next decade, but at a slower pace than in the years immediately following the pandemic, according to a new quarterly forecast released by Florida TaxWatch. The report, prepared with data from the Regional...
by The Center Square | Mar 19, 2026
Addressing teacher shortages, expanding school safety, and changing how unions operate are among the K-12 initiatives the Florida Legislature passed this session. House Bill 561 received bipartisan support in the Senate and House of Representatives. It makes...
by The Center Square | Mar 19, 2026
A land use bill that limits local government control over development may face an immediate legal challenge if Gov. Ron DeSantis signs it into law. HB 399, which is on the governor’s desk, prevents local governments from blocking residential projects based on...
by Capitolist Staff | Mar 18, 2026
UBS has identified Miami as the housing market with the highest bubble risk among the 21 cities in its Global Real Estate Bubble Index, citing a long run-up in home values, worsening affordability and a growing disconnect between prices paid by buyers and conditions...
by Capitolist Staff | Mar 18, 2026
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier on Wednesday announced a civil investigation into Discord, saying the state has subpoenaed the online chat platform for records tied to child safety, age-verification practices, content moderation and the reporting of...
by Capitolist Staff | Mar 17, 2026
The Florida Chamber of Commerce Foundation on Tuesday identified housing affordability, workforce development, infrastructure capacity and rural investment as major growth areas for Florida’s economy as it released a midpoint assessment of its long-range plan to make...
by Capitolist Staff | Mar 16, 2026
Florida gas prices have surged 84 cents over the past 12 days, reaching a statewide average of $3.72 per gallon on Sunday as volatility in global fuel markets continues to push pump prices higher. According to AAA, the increase marks the fastest pace of gas-price...
by Capitolist Staff | Mar 16, 2026
Florida lawmakers passed a bill on Friday backed by Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia that would impose new transparency requirements on county and municipal budgets, require quarterly online disclosure of employee compensation and create a public process for...
by The Center Square | Mar 16, 2026
Florida’s legislative session ended with several notable pieces of legislation passing both chambers, but unfinished business with the budget and no property tax relief proposal means lawmakers will have to return to Tallahassee to hash it out in special session....
by The Center Square | Mar 15, 2026
Florida’s sweeping election integrity bill has cleared the Legislature and now only requires the governor’s approval in order to become law. House Bill 991, referred to as Florida’s version of the SAVE Act by bill sponsor Rep. Jenna Persons-Mulicka, R-Fort Myers, will...
