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Tort reform lowers costs for Florida residents, but concerns over litigation financing linger
Legal reforms have lowered the "tort tax" in Florida, cutting costs for residents, though issues like third-party litigation financing and foreign judicial influences persist. During a press conference on Wednesday, Tom Gaitens, Executive Director of the Florida...
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‘History of communism’ classes to be added to public school curriculum
Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation on Wednesday that requires public schools to teach the history of communism starting in the 2026-2027 school year. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation on Wednesday that requires public schools across the state teach the...
Study: legalizing recreational marijuana may lower teen usage
The study was shared by Smart and Safe Florida, the group behind Amendment 3 which aims to legalize recreational use of marijuana in Florida. The study found that, contrary to concerns, legalized recreational marijuana leads to a better-regulated marketplace that...
Investor interest, urban development drive sharp rise in Miami, Tampa home values
Home prices in Miami and Tampa have doubled since 2018 due to strong investor interest and urban development, significantly enhancing property wealth but exacerbating the housing affordability crisis for middle-income families. Home prices in Miami and Tampa have...
Former Governor, Senator Graham dies at 87
Bob Graham, a prominent figure in Florida politics who served as both governor and U.S. senator and was celebrated for his hands-on approach to public service, has passed away at the age of 87, according to his family. Bob Graham, a two-term Florida governor who went...
Book complaints reigned in under new education law
Florida has introduced new regulations under House Bill 1285 that limit residents without school-aged children to one educational material challenge per month in schools. The State of Florida has enacted new restrictions on how frequently residents without school-aged...
DeSantis receives AI disclaimer bill
Gov. Ron DeSantis received a bill on Tuesday requiring political advertisements that use artificial intelligence to include clear disclaimers, with an expectation that the measure will be signed into law. Gov. Ron DeSantis received legislation on Tuesday that if...
State appeals in wetlands permitting fight
Florida has swiftly initiated an appeal after a federal judge overturned a 2020 decision that had granted the state authority over environmental permitting for projects affecting wetlands. Florida has quickly launched an appeal after a U.S. district judge rejected a...
DeSantis authorizes changes to Florida Retirement System
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 151, modifying the Florida Retirement System to reduce retirees' reemployment waiting period to six months and adjust employer contribution rates for financial stability. Gov. Ron DeSantis has approved changes to the Florida...
Andrew Warren announces candidacy to reclaim former position
Former State Attorney Andrew Warren announced on Monday his campaign to reclaim his position as State Attorney for Hillsborough County, reversing a previous decision not to run due to concerns about potential repeated suspension actions by Gov. Ron DeSantis. Former...
Poll: 74 percent of Floridians have never heard of Democrat U.S. Senate candidate Debbie Mucarsel-Powell
A USA Today/Ipsos poll reveals that 74 percent of Floridians are unaware of Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, the Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate, signaling challenges in her campaign against Republican incumbent Sen. Rick Scott. A USA Today/Ipsos poll published on...
Key education reform bill to be signed into law by DeSantis
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced plans to sign education reforms focusing on improving underperforming schools through measures including the potential conversion of struggling schools into charter schools or other intervention strategies. Gov. Ron DeSantis announced...
Florida Polytechnic University Trustees select Dr. Devin Stephenson to serve as institution’s next President in tight vote
The Florida Polytechnic University Board of Trustees voted to elect Dr. Devin Stephenson as the institution's next President by a 7-6 vote, against points of contention surrounding whether the president should have a traditional STEM background. Florida Polytechnic...
Pandemic put hurt on sports programs
The COVID-19 pandemic's restrictions on fan attendance significantly reduced the economic effectiveness of Florida's sports-related grant programs, leading to negative returns on larger incentives linked to publicly funded stadiums and arenas. Fewer fans during the...
Report: Rays’ stadium, development district to exceed initial cost estimates
A report by Florida TaxWatch indicates that the proposed new stadium for the Tampa Bay Rays could cost local taxpayers approximately $2.4 billion, surpassing the initially projected $600 million, due to additional expenses such as infrastructure and lost revenues. A...
Florida Bar Exam passage rate sees dip; Florida International University emerges as top performer
Florida's Bar Exam passage rate for first-time test takers fell to 56.3 percent in February 2024, a decline from 71.6 percent in July 2023, with FIU leading with an 82.6 percent pass rate among state law schools. Florida’s Bar Exam passage rate fell by 15.3 percentage...
Marijuana referendum won’t help Biden in Florida, undecided pot users breaking for Trump 3 to 1
A new national poll of cannabis users contained some surprising results with particular ramifications in Florida, where a November ballot referendum will help shape the outcome of the presidential election. The poll found that a notable number of cannabis users who...
AHCA announces Medicaid Managed Care contract winners
The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) announced on Friday that it will award contracts to five healthcare organizations for the Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Program. The selected firms include Florida Community Care, which will cover Regions A,...
Florida temporarily bans import of cattle at risk for avian influenza
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson issued an emergency rule to ban the import of cattle exposed to or infected with Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson issued an emergency rule on Friday to prevent the...
Rep. Spencer Roach announces he will not seek reelection
Republican Rep. Spencer Roach announced he will not seek reelection to the Florida House of Representatives, where he has served since 2018. Republican Rep. Spencer Roach announced on Friday that he will not seek reelection to the Florida House of Representatives....
Citizen review boards nixed under DeSantis-authorized legislation
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation on Friday that restricts civilian oversight boards from conducting their own investigations into police misconduct, only permitting them to review internal police findings, and bans them from summoning officers for testimony. Gov....
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