(The Center Square) — Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Monday that he’ll be signing some education reforms passed by the Florida Legislature into law. DeSantis highlighted some of House Bill 1285, including how the bill would address schools struggling to produce good grades and student learning outcomes. “We’re here today toContinue Reading
(The Center Square) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law several measures on Friday intended to protect and support law enforcement officers. Senate Bill 184 increases penalties for those who knowingly harass, physically harm or impede a law enforcement officer or other first responders from carrying out their dutiesContinue Reading
(The Center Square) — A new report shows that a new Tampa Rays stadium could cost taxpayers far more than initially thought. The new stadium for the Tampa Bay Rays would include the development of 65 acres in the historic Gas Plant District that surrounds the field, which would offerContinue Reading
(The Center Square) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed five bills on Wednesday designed to protect children from sexual predators. The new legislation ranges from House Bill 1545, which protects children from grooming activities and other sexual offenses to Senate Bill 1224 which strengthens the role of the Statewide GuardianContinue Reading
(The Center Square) – A coalition of Republican attorneys general has launched an investigation into MSCI, a New York-based investment company managing roughly more than $5 billion in assets, after allegations surfaced of its boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS) policies against Israel. The coalition, led by Florida Attorney General AshleyContinue Reading
(The Center Square) — Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law on Tuesday a measure designed to combat organized retail theft and porch piracy. DeSantis signed House Bill 549, which lowers the threshold value for third-degree felony theft. DeSantis added that retail theft results in skyrocketing customer prices because businesses needContinue Reading
(The Center Square) – A coalition of states has filed a legal challenge to President Joe Biden’s latest executive effort to forgive a portion of Americans’ student loan debt. The lawsuit comes after Biden on Monday announced the plan, which the states in question say is an overreach of executiveContinue Reading
(The Center Square) — Penalties for those who expose law enforcement officers to fentanyl are set to increase in the Sunshine State after new legislation was signed Monday. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Senate bills 718 and 66. The first creates a second-degree felony for any adult individual who recklessly exposesContinue Reading
(The Center Square) — The Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund Advisory Council has approved a new premium reimbursement formula that will help alleviate the burden on insurance companies operating in Florida. The FHCF operates under the State Board of Administration and is a tax-exempt state trust fund that reimburses a portionContinue Reading
(The Center Square) — Legislation signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday will make it easier for the state to purchase land for conservation purposes. DeSantis signed Senate Bill 1638, which provides that 96% of revenues from the 2021 gaming compact between the Seminole Tribe of Florida andContinue Reading
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