March 28, 2024

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Are kindergarteners too young to be taught about communism? In Florida, maybe not

TALLAHASSEE — Proposals that could lead to instruction on the history of communism in school grades as low as kindergarten have sparked a debate about whether such lessons are appropriate... Read more »
Published on 2/7/2024

Defamation changes move through Florida House, Senate panels

TALLAHASSEE — Senate and House panels this week approved bills that would make major changes to the state’s defamation laws, potentially exposing news media organizations to increased liability and addressing... Read more »
Published on 2/6/2024

Appeals court deals blow to Florida's law on Chinese land ownership

TALLAHASSEE — A federal appeals court Thursday said a Florida law restricting people from China from owning property in the state likely is trumped by federal law and blocked its... Read more »
Published on 2/4/2024

Senate, House Face Budget Differences

TALLAHASSEE --- With differences on issues such as funding prisons, a health-care plan and home-hardening grants, Senate and House budget committees on Wednesday approved spending plans that top $115 billion.... Read more »
Published on 2/1/2024

Florida Jobless Claims Down Slightly

The U.S. Department of Labor on Thursday estimated 5,681 initial unemployment claims were filed last week in Florida, down from a revised count of 5,803 during the week that ended... Read more »
Published on 2/1/2024

Tax Collections Top Expectations

State general revenue came in higher than predicted in December. The Legislature’s Office of Economic & Demographic Research this week said net general revenue in December totaled $4.225 billion, which... Read more »
Published on 2/1/2024

Duke to seek base rate hike

TALLAHASSEE — Duke Energy Florida will seek state approval of a three-year plan that would increase customers’ base electric rates and expand solar-power generation. Duke on Wednesday notified the Florida... Read more »
Published on 1/31/2024

Florida ports see boost in cargo, cruise traffic

TALLAHASSEE --- Cargo and cruise traffic hit record highs last year at Florida seaports, which took advantage of global supply-chain issues and a desire by people to travel as COVID-19... Read more »
Published on 1/31/2024

Space Agency Gears Up for Increased Launches

TALLAHASSEE --- With Florida rocket launches in 2024 expected to top a record set last year, the state’s aerospace agency is seeking more money from lawmakers and is backing an... Read more »
Published on 1/29/2024

Space Agency Gears Up for Increased Launches

TALLAHASSEE --- With Florida rocket launches in 2024 expected to top a record set last year, the state’s aerospace agency is seeking more money from lawmakers and is backing an... Read more »
Published on 1/29/2024

Space Agency Gears Up for Increased Launches

TALLAHASSEE --- With Florida rocket launches in 2024 expected to top a record set last year, the state’s aerospace agency is seeking more money from lawmakers and is backing an... Read more »
Published on 1/29/2024

Medical malpractice caps emerge in bill endorsed by Florida Senate committee

TALLAHASSEE — Florida senators Monday began moving forward with a proposal that would make major changes in the state’s medical-malpractice laws, including limiting pain-and-suffering damages in lawsuits against doctors and... Read more »
Published on 1/29/2024

U.S. and Canada discuss Florida's drug importation plan as supply concerns linger

TALLAHASSEE — U.S. and Canadian officials this month discussed the Biden administration’s approval of a Florida plan to import cheaper prescription drugs from Canada, which is concerned about safeguarding its... Read more »
Published on 1/29/2024

State Guard Could Get Go-Ahead Outside Florida

TALLAHASSEE --- The Florida State Guard, revived by Gov. Ron DeSantis, could operate outside Florida and be called into service anytime he “deemed necessary,” under a bill approved Thursday by... Read more »
Published on 1/28/2024

Florida's Supreme Court justices to take up redistricting fight

TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to take up a challenge to the constitutionality of a congressional redistricting plan, but it appears the case will not be... Read more »
Published on 1/25/2024

State Budget Proposals Start Taking Shape

TALLAHASSEE --- Lawmakers could boost spending on the state prison system, but Gov. Ron DeSantis’ requests to increase funding for tourism marketing and economic development weren’t included Wednesday as the... Read more »
Published on 1/25/2024

Farmworker Housing Could Get Boost

TALLAHASSEE --- Local governments would face some limits on regulating the construction of farmworker housing, as state lawmakers seek to attract more seasonal agricultural workers amid rising housing costs. The... Read more »
Published on 1/24/2024

Raising Local Taxes Could Become Harder

TALLAHASSEE --- City and county boards would face a higher threshold for approving property-tax hikes, under a proposal that started moving forward Monday in the Legislature. In a 15-7 vote,... Read more »
Published on 1/23/2024

State Urges Supreme Court to Uphold Tech Law

TALLAHASSEE — With the U.S. Supreme Court poised to hear arguments next month, Florida is disputing that a 2021 state law placing restrictions on large social-media platforms violates First Amendment... Read more »
Published on 1/22/2024

Ports Seek Money Amid Competition

Florida Ports Council President & CEO Mike Rubin is urging lawmakers to strengthen investments in ports this year to fend off $200 million in port projects in Texas and efforts... Read more »
Published on 1/17/2024

State Revenue Projections Get Bump

TALLAHASSEE --- State economists on Tuesday increased general-revenue projections by about $2.18 billion for the current fiscal year and next year, giving a boost to lawmakers as they put together... Read more »
Published on 1/17/2024

Florida considers disclaimers for AI-generated political ads

TALLAHASSEE — With the bill’s sponsor saying that rapidly expanding access to generative artificial intelligence “threatens the integrity of elections,” a bill that would require disclaimers on political ads created... Read more »
Published on 1/16/2024

ID cards for undocumented immigrants in Florida targeted

TALLAHASSEE - In another round in long-running debates about illegal immigration, a Senate committee Tuesday approved a bill that would prevent cities and counties from accepting identification cards issued to undocumented immigrants.... Read more »
Published on 1/16/2024

Fight over dogs in Florida bars goes to appeals court

The 1st District Court of Appeal on Friday scheduled arguments Feb. 13 in a dispute about whether dogs should be allowed in bars. A three-judge panel of the Tallahassee-based appeals... Read more »
Published on 1/16/2024

Citrus Numbers Unchanged as Disease Fight Continues

TALLAHASSEE --- Florida’s struggling citrus industry opened the new year without seeing changes in production estimates for this growing season, as state lawmakers begin to decide how much money to... Read more »
Published on 1/15/2024

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