Hope Florida Chief Leaving Job
By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Amid ongoing scrutiny of First Lady Casey DeSantis’ signature welfare-assistance program and…
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Traditional School Enrollment to Decrease
By The News Service of Florida Enrollment in Florida’s traditional public schools is expected to decrease in the coming years while voucher…
House Seeks Records on Agency Spending
By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Amid an escalating feud between Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Republican-controlled House,…
House, Senate Pass Budget Plans
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — The House and Senate on Wednesday passed proposed budgets that are billions…
Social Media Lawsuit Tossed; Fight to Continue
By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit challenging a 2024 Florida law…
Insurance Attorney Fee Fight Refueled
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — More than two years after the Legislature clamped down on lawsuits against…
University Leaders Defend DEI Restrictions
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLHASSEE — State higher-education leaders and university trustees have fired back at a lawsuit…
Lawmakers Could Carve Minimum Wage Exemption
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — A Florida Senate committee Monday backed a proposal that would give employers…
Lawmakers Back Restrictions on Ballot Initiatives
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — After fierce — and expensive — political battles last year about abortion…
Study Eyed for Property Tax Changes
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Expect an economic impact study as a first step as discussions ramp…
DeSantis Targets Ballot Initiatives, Taxes
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — While saying Florida has been a leader on issues such as cracking…
Senators OK Repealing Later School Start Times
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — With school districts across the state expressing support, Florida senators Monday started…