(The Center Square) — The Joint Legislative Budget Commission met Friday to discuss the state’s financial outlook and state officials predict stable growth for the Sunshine State. Amy Baker, the coordinator at the Office of Economic & Demographic Research, presented the state’s long-range financial outlook and said the work toContinue Reading

(The Center Square)— A new Florida condominium law is affecting the Sunshine State’s real estate market. The new measure requires costly inspections, significantly increasing homeowners’ costs. The law — Senate Bill 4D — was passed during a special session in 2022 and requires condominium associations to retain adequate funds forContinue Reading

(The Center Square) – U.S. District Court Judge J. Randal Hall issued a temporary restraining order Thursday against U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona to stop a third attempt at forgiving student loans. “… Defendants are restrained from mass cancelling student loans, forgiving any principal or interest, not charging borrowersContinue Reading

(The Center Square) — A new report shows the huge success achieved by Indian River State College, which produces thousands of qualified graduates who are ready for the workforce every year. According to Florida TaxWatch, the college’s operations generate an economic output valued at approximately $1 billion, with alumni spendingContinue Reading

(The Center Square) – Unions see a clear path through the legislature to boost membership after several legal challenges saw workers leave in droves. This, according to a new report released Wednesday that grades public sector labor laws across the nation. The data was compiled by the Commonwealth Foundation, aContinue Reading