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(The Center Square) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference in Hialeah on Monday to announce $1.25 billion for teacher salary increases. DeSantis said the funds for teacher salary hikes are earmarked in the budget over the next five years and pointed out that Florida has ranked topsContinue Reading

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(The Center Square) – Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will appear on Florida ballots as the Reform Party candidate after the Florida Division of Elections recertified its party status on Friday. “We’re thrilled to give Floridians an independent option this November,” said Reform Party of Florida Chairwoman Jenniffer Desatoff in aContinue Reading

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(The Center Square) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed nine bills into law this past week, while a few measures and the state’s budget still await his decision. House Bill 1203 relates to the governance of homeowners’ associations and how community association managers manage those communities. These managers are alsoContinue Reading

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(The Center Square) — Florida officials have examined several bills signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis to determine how they’ll affect the state’s revenues. Officials analyzed several bills during a revenue estimating conference that are tied to House Bill 5001, the state’s fiscal 2024-2025 budget, and HB 5003, whichContinue Reading

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(The Center Square) – Tennessee is leading a 21-state fight to remove race-based criteria from the American Bar Association’s accreditation process. The ABA is the accrediting body for law schools in the U.S. and has a current rule being considered for revision as the state attorneys general say it compelsContinue Reading

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(The Center Square) — Florida officials are seeking feedback from the public about the Florida Energy Rebate programs currently under development. The program still awaits approval from the U.S. Department of Energy. Florida has been allocated $346 million to assist residents in reducing energy costs by improving their home’s energyContinue Reading