March 29, 2024

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Florida Senate panel backs $973 million in tax breaks

TALLAHASSEE --- A Senate committee Tuesday moved forward with a package that would provide $973 million in tax breaks next fiscal year, with proposals ranging from holding tax “holidays” to... Read more »
Published on 4/18/2023

A judge has rejected a challenge to Florida's intellectual freedom surveys

TALLAHASSEE — A federal judge has tossed out a challenge to a controversial 2021 Florida law that includes requiring surveys about “intellectual freedom and viewpoint diversity” on state college and... Read more »
Published on 4/18/2023

Florida lawmakers look to expand KidCare eligibility to thousands of children

The state Senate and House are moving forward with a plan that is expected to lead to thousands of additional children receiving subsidized health insurance coverage through the KidCare program.... Read more »
Published on 4/17/2023

Gas Prices on the Way Up

The average price of a gallon of gasoline in Florida reached the highest point last week since the end of January, before showing some easing. But prices are expected to... Read more »
Published on 4/17/2023

Florida imposes 1% emergency fee on insurance policies

TALLAHASSEE — State insurance regulators last week signed off on a plan that will lead to policyholders throughout Florida paying extra on their bills because of property-insurer insolvencies. Insurance Commissioner... Read more »
Published on 4/17/2023

Florida businesses, consumers could see tax breaks

TALLAHASSEE --- The Florida House rolled out a wide-ranging $1.38 billion package of tax breaks for businesses and shoppers, while the Senate continues to work out details of an “aggressive”... Read more »
Published on 4/13/2023

Higher Loan Interest Rates Eyed

TALLAHASSEE — Florida lawmakers are considering a proposal that would allow interest rates as high as 36 percent on consumer-finance loans, with supporters saying it would increase access to loans... Read more »
Published on 4/12/2023

Florida seeks to ban mask, COVID testing rules by businesses

TALLAHASSEE — A House committee on Monday advanced a proposal that would prohibit businesses and government agencies from requiring people to take COVID-19 tests or wear masks to enter their... Read more »
Published on 4/11/2023

Moody issues a xylazine alert: Prevalence of drug is increasing in state

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody has issued a public safety alert for Floridians about the dangers of a xylazine, a powerful veterinary sedative. Moody discussed the drug’s dangers Wednesday during... Read more »
Published on 4/10/2023

State Faces Medicaid Class Action Lawsuit

TALLAHASSEE — A judge has cleared the way for a class-action lawsuit alleging that Florida’s Medicaid program has violated federal laws by denying coverage for incontinence supplies for adults with... Read more »
Published on 4/10/2023

Lakeland Challenges Approval of Duke Project

Pointing to concerns about its water supply, Lakeland is challenging a decision by the state Department of Environmental Protection to approve a permit for a new Duke Energy Florida high-voltage... Read more »
Published on 4/9/2023

Pot Doctor Sues State After Probe

TALLAHASSEE — A medical-marijuana doctor cleared of wrongdoing after an undercover probe is seeking unspecified damages from the Florida Department of Health and two investigators who posed as patients. A... Read more »
Published on 4/6/2023

10 Big Issues At Legislative Halftime

TALLAHASSEE — Florida lawmakers Wednesday reached the halfway point in this year’s 60-day legislative session. The House and Senate have passed high-profile bills involving issues such as affordable housing and... Read more »
Published on 4/6/2023

February Tax Collections Top Forecast

State economists continued to fret about inflation, the housing market and Floridians dipping deeper into personal savings, while announcing this week that February general-revenue tax collections were $6.6 million more... Read more »
Published on 4/5/2023

State alimony overhaul goes to Full Florida Senate after decade clash

TALLAHASSEE — Could the fourth time be the charm? After governors have vetoed three previous attempts to change Florida’s alimony laws, the latest proposed revamp is headed to the full... Read more »
Published on 4/5/2023

Year-Round Schools Backed in Senate

A proposal began moving forward Tuesday in the Florida Senate that would create a year-round school pilot program at a limited number of elementary schools. The Senate Education Pre-K-12 Committee... Read more »
Published on 4/5/2023

Recreational Pot Proposal Tops 635,000 Signatures

Supporters of a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow recreational use of marijuana are moving closer to meeting a petition-signature requirement. The state Division of Elections website listed 635,961 valid... Read more »
Published on 4/5/2023

Site of Holocaust Memorial spurs debate, rejection in Florida Senate

TALLAHASSEE --- As lawmakers consider setting aside a nearby site for monuments, the Senate on Monday rejected a proposed amendment that would have required completing a long-awaited Holocaust memorial in... Read more »
Published on 4/4/2023

Jobless Claims Lowest Since December

First-time unemployment claims in Florida last week came in at the lowest number since the start of the year. The U.S. Department of Labor on Thursday released a report that... Read more »
Published on 3/30/2023

Panhandle Bridge Transfer Backed

A proposal that would move Northwest Florida’s Garcon Point Bridge into the state turnpike system is moving forward in both legislative chambers. The House Transportation & Modals Subcommittee unanimously backed... Read more »
Published on 3/30/2023

Florida House and Senate advance proposed record spending plans for 2023-2024 year

TALLAHASSEE --- House and Senate budget committees Tuesday quickly advanced proposed record spending plans for the 2023-2024 fiscal year, with key differences set to be hammered out after an Easter... Read more »
Published on 3/29/2023

Citizens to Propose Rate Hikes

The Citizens Property Insurance Corp. Board of Governors on Wednesday will consider a plan that would lead to double-digit rate increases for homeowners across the state. The plan would lead... Read more »
Published on 3/29/2023

Florida House looks to speed up land acquisitions by bypassing need for Governor, cabinet approval

TALLAHHASSEE, Fla. — A House panel Monday rolled out a proposal that could help speed up land acquisitions for a proposed statewide wildlife corridor by allowing some deals to bypass... Read more »
Published on 3/28/2023

Voters could decide constitutional right to hunt and fish on Florida 2024 ballot

TALLAHASSEE — Florida voters next year could decide whether to enshrine a right to hunt and fish in the state Constitution. House and Senate panels Monday began moving forward with... Read more »
Published on 3/28/2023

Florida's education fight heads to federal appeals court

TALLAHASSEE — A challenge to a 2022 law restricting classroom instruction on gender identity and sexual orientation has gone to a federal appeals court, as state lawmakers and education officials... Read more »
Published on 3/27/2023

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