March 19, 2024

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Health-related bills, a priority of the Senate president, were formally sent to DeSantis

Health care bills that are a priority of Senate President Kathleen Passidomo, R-Naples, were formally sent to Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday after almost unanimously passing the Legislature. The widest-ranging... Read more »
Published on 3/18/2024

Farmers say Florida bill could help bring in more foreign workers

TALLAHASSEE --- Florida’s agriculture industry hopes a newly passed bill that would limit local regulations on farmworker housing will bolster efforts to bring in more non-immigrant foreign workers. The bill... Read more »
Published on 3/18/2024

State Prepares to Drop China Investments

TALLAHASSEE --- Florida pension-fund managers are ready to begin the process of dropping investments in China-owned companies, anticipating that Gov. Ron DeSantis will sign a bill directing divestment. The bill... Read more »
Published on 3/14/2024

Nation's Fastest-Growing Areas in Florida

Florida had four of the five fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the country from 2022 to 2023, led by the area that includes The Villages retirement community, according to data released... Read more »
Published on 3/14/2024

Settlement Reached in Education Law Fight

TALLAHASSEE — The state and attorneys for students, parents and teachers have settled a battle about a 2022 Florida law that restricts instruction about gender identity and sexual orientation in... Read more »
Published on 3/13/2024

Lower fuel costs to reduce FPL bills

TALLAHASSEE — Pointing to lower-than-expected costs of natural gas, Florida Power & Light on Wednesday asked state regulators to approve a proposal that would reduce customer bills in May. If... Read more »
Published on 3/13/2024

Florida's general revenue tops projection

State general revenue collections came in slightly above projections in January, despite sales taxes failing to meet expectations for the first time since July 2020. The Legislature’s Office of Economic... Read more »
Published on 3/13/2024

A look at the Florida Legislature's spending plan: From bears to water quality

TALLAHASSEE --- A $117.46 billion budget that state lawmakers approved last week includes big-ticket items such as a 3 percent pay raise for state employees, a $240 bump in per-student... Read more »
Published on 3/12/2024

Florida unemployment rate holds steady at 3.1% in January

TALLAHASSEE --- Florida’s unemployment rate stood at 3.1 percent in January, unchanged from a revised December rate, as the workforce continues to steadily grow. The Florida Department of Commerce on... Read more »
Published on 3/12/2024

10 high-profile issues that died in Florida's 2024 legislative session

TALLAHASSEE — When Florida lawmakers went home after ending the 2024 legislative session Friday, they left behind hundreds of bills that did not pass. Here are snapshots of 10 issues... Read more »
Published on 3/11/2024

Legislature approves measure to set up behavioral health teaching hospitals

Florida lawmakers Wednesday gave final approval Wednesday to a proposal to designate behavioral health teaching hospitals, as the state looks to bolster mental health and substance abuse treatment. The bill... Read more »
Published on 3/11/2024

Lawmakers Pass Budget, End Session

TALLAHASSEE — After a flurry of last-minute votes on bills, Florida lawmakers Friday passed a $117.46 billion state budget and ended the 2024 legislative session. House Speaker Paul Renner, R-Palm... Read more »
Published on 3/10/2024

China land law changes in Florida scrapped

TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Senate on Wednesday backed away from proposed changes that supporters said were needed to clarify a controversial 2023 law that restricted people from China from owning... Read more »
Published on 3/6/2024

State Troopers to Help During Spring Break

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday said 140 state troopers will be deployed to 17 communities to help local police maintain order during spring break. DeSantis said during an appearance at... Read more »
Published on 3/5/2024

Toll credits, local projects part of budget deal

TALLAHASSEE --- Reviving bill credits for frequent toll-road users, hundreds of lawmaker-proposed projects and an extra pay raise for the governor’s security team were among issues approved as negotiations finished... Read more »
Published on 3/5/2024

Toll credits, local projects part of budget deal

TALLAHASSEE --- Reviving bill credits for frequent toll-road users, hundreds of lawmaker-proposed projects and an extra pay raise for the governor’s security team were among issues approved as negotiations finished... Read more »
Published on 3/5/2024

Appeals court rejects DeSantis' ‘Stop WOKE' training rules for businesses

TALLAHASSEE — A federal appeals court Monday rejected restrictions that Gov. Ron DeSantis and Republican lawmakers placed on addressing race-related issues in workplace training — part of a controversial 2022... Read more »
Published on 3/5/2024

Florida businesses urge a stay in a wetlands permitting fight

TALLAHASSEE — Warning of “devastating” effects, some of Florida’s most-powerful business groups and major companies are urging a federal judge to approve a stay of a ruling in a battle... Read more »
Published on 3/5/2024

Florida Senate approves a bill creating ‘rural emergency hospitals'

The Florida Senate on Wednesday unanimously passed a bill that would create a new category of “rural emergency hospitals” in the state, with supporters saying it would help ensure access... Read more »
Published on 3/4/2024

Promoting the pot industry in Florida

TALLAHASSEE --- Pointing to a need for education, a handful of the state’s medical-marijuana operators have formed a trade association designed to “foster a thriving medical-marijuana industry.” Members of the... Read more »
Published on 2/29/2024

Funds for economic development, tourism and more at stake as budget talks continue

TALLAHASSEE --- As budget talks continued Tuesday, Senate and House negotiators had quickly settled issues ranging from money for tourism marketing to school safety. But with most of the work... Read more »
Published on 2/28/2024

Florida Senate panel scales back hotly debated child-labor measure

TALLAHASSEE --- A controversial proposal to loosen work restrictions for 16- and 17-year-olds is ready to go to the full Senate after changes Monday night drew at least some labor-union... Read more »
Published on 2/27/2024

Federal judge won't remove himself from Florida elections law case

TALLAHASSEE — A federal judge Tuesday refused to step down from a case challenging a 2023 Florida elections law, rejecting arguments by the state that suggested he had a “closed... Read more »
Published on 2/27/2024

Florida House gives final OK to health care bills that next head to DeSantis

The Florida House on Thursday gave final approval to a wide-ranging health care plan that supporters say will help prepare for future population growth and fuel innovation. With little discussion,... Read more »
Published on 2/26/2024

Florida's gambling deal with Seminole Tribe estimated to bring in $4.43 billion

A gambling deal with the Seminole Tribe of Florida is estimated to bring in $4.43 billion for the state through the 2028-2029 fiscal year, according to a report issued this... Read more »
Published on 2/25/2024

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