by Capitolist Staff | Dec 17, 2025
Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia on Wednesday announced a legislative proposal that would formally establish the Florida Agency for Fiscal Oversight in state law and expand financial oversight of local governments, framing the initiative as a response...
by Capitolist Staff | Dec 17, 2025
The University of Florida (UF) Board of Trustees has appointed a Presidential Search Advisory Committee to help restart the national search for a permanent president following the Florida Board of Governors’ rejection of the university’s previous nominee. The newly...
by Capitolist Staff | Dec 17, 2025
Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet on Wednesday approved the protection of more than 21,500 acres of conservation and agricultural land across four regions of the state, authorizing $27.4 million in acquisitions through the Florida Forever program and the Rural...
by The Center Square | Dec 16, 2025
Florida has “a right” to regulate AI, Gov. Ron DeSantis says, despite an executive order from President Donald Trump that aims to curb state laws. Under the order, issued on Thursday, Attorney General Pam Bondi would be able to sue states over laws that...
by The Center Square | Dec 15, 2025
Eliminating or significantly reducing Florida property taxes could “fundamentally destabilize local finance” for municipalities that rely on the revenue, according to a new study released as tax relief legislation moves forward. The study, conducted by Wichita State...
by Capitolist Staff | Dec 15, 2025
A Democratic lawmaker filed legislation last week that would restructure how Florida pays its public school teachers, raising starting salaries while mandating long-term pay increases for experienced educators. Rep. Jervonte Edmonds, filed House Bill 727, titled the...
by Capitolist Staff | Dec 12, 2025
The Florida Board of Governors on Friday unanimously confirmed Moez Limayem as the next president of the University of South Florida, finalizing his selection to lead one of the state’s largest public universities beginning in early 2026. Limayem currently serves as...
by Capitolist Staff | Dec 11, 2025
A proposal to require every private employer in Florida to use the federal E-Verify system cleared its final House committee on Thursday, positioning the measure for a floor vote when lawmakers convene in January. House Bill 197, which would expand Florida’s existing...
by Capitolist Staff | Dec 11, 2025
Attorney General James Uthmeier filed a lawsuit Thursday against Roblox Corporation, alleging the gaming platform has knowingly facilitated child sexual exploitation while misleading parents about the safety of its services. The 76-page complaint, filed in Baker...
by Capitolist Staff | Dec 10, 2025
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday unveiled his proposed $117.4 billion state budget for the 2026–27 fiscal year, framing the plan as a fiscally conservative blueprint that prioritizes education funding, tax relief, public safety and environmental restoration as he enters...
