by Caden DeLisa | May 15, 2024
Florida TaxWatch’s 2024 Budget Turkey Watch Report criticizes the state Legislature for allocating funds to lower-priority or non-recommended university and college construction projects, deviating from established prioritization processes and leaving many...
by Andrew Powell | The Center Square | May 15, 2024
A recent audit of the Florida Department of Revenue revealed the need for significant improvements in data safety and privacy measures, including better management of public records, enhanced oversight of ex-employee access to accounts, and proper sanitization of...
by Shaina Francis | May 15, 2024
A Florida Chamber of Commerce poll reveals that 61 percent of Floridians support Amendment 4, a proposed constitutional amendment to limit government interference with abortion, exceeding the 60 percent threshold required for passage in November. A majority of...
by News Service of Florida | May 15, 2024
The Florida High School Athletic Association is considering a proposal to allow high-school athletes to profit from their name, image, and likeness through business agreements, with a vote on the policy scheduled for June 4. The governing body that oversees...
by Caden DeLisa | May 14, 2024
The U.S. Department of the Interior has urged the Supreme Court to reject West Flagler Associates’ challenge to a sports betting compact between the Seminole Tribe and Florida, arguing that the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act supports the compact’s legality....
by Caden DeLisa | May 14, 2024
Florida’s state-backed Citizens Property Insurance Corporation approved a $5.5 billion reinsurance strategy for 2024 to address rising property exposure, projected at $3.6 trillion, and adapt to changes in the reinsurance market amid increased demand and constrained...
by Caden DeLisa | May 14, 2024
Despite a national decline in state tax revenues, Florida’s financial health remains strong, with only a minor decrease in tax revenue for fiscal year 2023. Amid a national decline in state tax revenues, Florida’s financial health remains comparatively...
by Caden DeLisa | May 14, 2024
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson has endorsed Mike Haridopolos for Congress, praising his conservative leadership and experience, as Haridopolos aims to succeed the retiring Rep. Bill Posey in Florida’s 8th Congressional District. U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson has...
by Andrew Powell | The Center Square | May 14, 2024
Florida will enhance its efforts to combat human trafficking through newly signed legislation that mandates awareness signage in high-risk areas, increases penalties for non-compliance, and imposes stricter regulations on businesses to ensure they do not use coerced...
by News Service of Florida | May 14, 2024
A new $5 million statewide ad campaign featuring mothers, law-enforcement officers, and veterans aims to boost support for a proposed constitutional amendment for the recreational use of marijuana in Florida, with four ads running across multiple platforms emphasizing...
