March 28, 2024

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Florida businesses urge a stay in a wetlands permitting fight

TALLAHASSEE — Warning of “devastating” effects, some of Florida’s most-powerful business groups and major companies are urging a federal judge to approve a stay of a ruling in a battle... Read more »
Published on 3/5/2024

Florida Senate approves a bill creating ‘rural emergency hospitals'

The Florida Senate on Wednesday unanimously passed a bill that would create a new category of “rural emergency hospitals” in the state, with supporters saying it would help ensure access... Read more »
Published on 3/4/2024

Promoting the pot industry in Florida

TALLAHASSEE --- Pointing to a need for education, a handful of the state’s medical-marijuana operators have formed a trade association designed to “foster a thriving medical-marijuana industry.” Members of the... Read more »
Published on 2/29/2024

Funds for economic development, tourism and more at stake as budget talks continue

TALLAHASSEE --- As budget talks continued Tuesday, Senate and House negotiators had quickly settled issues ranging from money for tourism marketing to school safety. But with most of the work... Read more »
Published on 2/28/2024

Florida Senate panel scales back hotly debated child-labor measure

TALLAHASSEE --- A controversial proposal to loosen work restrictions for 16- and 17-year-olds is ready to go to the full Senate after changes Monday night drew at least some labor-union... Read more »
Published on 2/27/2024

Federal judge won't remove himself from Florida elections law case

TALLAHASSEE — A federal judge Tuesday refused to step down from a case challenging a 2023 Florida elections law, rejecting arguments by the state that suggested he had a “closed... Read more »
Published on 2/27/2024

Florida House gives final OK to health care bills that next head to DeSantis

The Florida House on Thursday gave final approval to a wide-ranging health care plan that supporters say will help prepare for future population growth and fuel innovation. With little discussion,... Read more »
Published on 2/26/2024

Florida's gambling deal with Seminole Tribe estimated to bring in $4.43 billion

A gambling deal with the Seminole Tribe of Florida is estimated to bring in $4.43 billion for the state through the 2028-2029 fiscal year, according to a report issued this... Read more »
Published on 2/25/2024

Social Media Bill Passes Amid DeSantis Concerns

TALLAHASSEE — Florida lawmakers Thursday gave final approval to a bill that seeks to keep children under age 16 off social-media platforms, as Gov. Ron DeSantis continued to raise concerns... Read more »
Published on 2/23/2024

Lawmakers ready to overhaul state energy laws

TALLAHASSEE — Florida lawmakers are moving toward approving an overhaul of state energy laws, including eliminating references to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and imposing a ban on offshore wind-energy generation.... Read more »
Published on 2/20/2024

Lawmakers Back Tying Gambling Money, Environment

TALLAHASSEE --- Legislative leaders have agreed to use hundreds of millions of dollars in gambling money to help pay for further expansion of a state wildlife corridor and other environmental... Read more »
Published on 2/20/2024

Florida's Medicaid enrollment numbers dip below 4.8 million in January

Enrollment in Florida’s Medicaid program dipped slightly below 4.8 million in January, continuing months of decreases that began after the end of a federal public health emergency last spring. Data... Read more »
Published on 2/20/2024

Tourism Total Down Slightly in 2023

TALLAHASSEE --- Visitors to Florida last year fell short of 2022’s record numbers, as a post-pandemic rebound in international travelers couldn’t overcome a noticeable drop-off in domestic tourism late in... Read more »
Published on 2/19/2024

Judge Rejects Part of Elections Law Challenge

TALLAHASSEE — A federal judge this week rejected part of a challenge to a 2023 Florida elections law that prevents people with certain felony convictions from “collecting or handling” voter-registration... Read more »
Published on 2/15/2024

Plan Could Give Dropouts College Aid

TALLAHASSEE — A bill that would allow people who have dropped out of high school to get tuition waivers to pursue diplomas and workforce credentials at Florida colleges got unanimous... Read more »
Published on 2/15/2024

Lawmakers Could Scrap China-Linked Investments

TALLAHASSEE --- The Florida House on Wednesday rolled out a proposal to divest an estimated $277 million in state pension-fund investments in Chinese state-owned companies. The proposal, approved by the... Read more »
Published on 2/14/2024

Florida Gas Prices Dip --- For Now

Gasoline prices in Florida dipped back below the national average during the past week, though pump prices in the Sunshine State could increase as spring demand returns. The AAA auto... Read more »
Published on 2/12/2024

Bill would allow conversion of Florida hospital districts to nonprofit status

A House panel approved a bill that would create a process for public hospital districts to convert to nonprofit organizations and require districts to study the financial feasibility of converting... Read more »
Published on 2/12/2024

Florida tax holidays won't match 2023's, but businesses might get another break

TALLAHASSEE --- With business groups long saying the tax should be scrapped, state lawmakers could look at further reducing a tax on commercial leases. The House Ways & Means Committee... Read more »
Published on 2/11/2024

Florida tax holidays won't match 2023's, but businesses might get another break

TALLAHASSEE --- With business groups long saying the tax should be scrapped, state lawmakers could look at further reducing a tax on commercial leases. The House Ways & Means Committee... Read more »
Published on 2/11/2024

Lawmakers Look at Potential Tax Breaks

TALLAHASSEE --- With business groups long saying the tax should be scrapped, state lawmakers could look at further reducing a tax on commercial leases. The House Ways & Means Committee... Read more »
Published on 2/9/2024

Florida Jobless Claims Up Slightly

First-time unemployment claims in Florida saw a slight increase last week. The U.S. Department of Labor on Thursday estimated 6,023 unemployment applications were filed last week, up from a revised... Read more »
Published on 2/9/2024

Citrus Industry Gets Sour Forecast

TALLAHASSEE --- Federal officials Thursday reduced a forecast for Florida citrus production this growing season, dealing a setback to a struggling industry that continues to rebuild from Hurricane Ian. The... Read more »
Published on 2/8/2024

10 Big Issues Mid-Session

TALLAHASSEE — Florida’s annual 60-day legislative session reached its halfway point Wednesday. Here are updates on 10 big issues in the session: — BUDGET: The House and Senate have proposed... Read more »
Published on 2/7/2024

Are kindergarteners too young to be taught about communism? In Florida, maybe not

TALLAHASSEE — Proposals that could lead to instruction on the history of communism in school grades as low as kindergarten have sparked a debate about whether such lessons are appropriate... Read more »
Published on 2/7/2024

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