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(The Center Square) — A recent study has found that K-12 spending in Florida had one of the lowest increases nationally between 2002 and 2020. The Reason Foundation released the Public Education at a Crossroads study that showcases the spending habits of every state in regards to K-12 public educationContinue Reading

(The Center Square) – Sixteen states have sued the Biden administration over its proposed liquified natural gas ban, led by Louisiana and Texas, the Gulf states that lead the U.S. in LNG exports. The lawsuit was filed by Louisiana Attorney General Elizabeth Murrill and 15 state attorneys general in theContinue Reading

(The Center Square) — According to a recent report, the Florida Legislature’s research arm found that state officials closed more than 1,300 Medicaid fraud cases in 2022. The Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability released its biennial review of the Agency for Health Care Administration’s oversight of fraudContinue Reading

(The Center Square) – Bans on homeless encampments and drug use in homeless shelters are in a new law signed Wednesday by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. Unauthorized Public Camping and Public Sleeping, as House Bill 1365 is entitled, requires the homeless to be housed in temporary shelters monitored by lawContinue Reading

(The Center Square) – President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, the presumptive presidential nominees for their respective parties, won big again in Tuesday’s primaries. Trump is projected to win Florida, Illinois, Ohio and Kansas, while Biden is projected to win Illinois, Ohio and Kansas. Barring something unforeseen, theContinue Reading

(The Center Square) — The Florida Lottery has become a crucial part of funding for education in the Sunshine State, and according to a recent report from the Florida Auditor General, it continues to grow each year. In late January, the AG released the financial audit of the Florida Lottery,Continue Reading

(The Center Square) – A group of 24 state attorneys general wrote a letter to the Department of Labor saying its proposed rule promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in the National Apprenticeship program exceeds the department’s authority. The public comment letter said the rule promotes racial discrimination in the program,Continue Reading

(The Center Square) – Polls are now open in the fives states holding primary elections Tuesday. Voters in Ohio, Illinois, Kansas and Arizona have both Democratic and Republican primaries, with the presidential race topping ballots. Republicans also hold a presidential primary in Florida. Democrats canceled their presidential primary in theContinue Reading

(The Center Square) — An audit of the Florida Department of Military Affairs has uncovered several instances where proper cybersecurity protocols were not followed. According to the report issued by the Florida Auditor General, state law requires that each state agency head designate an information security manager to administer theContinue Reading