Tallahassee City Commission Votes for 10-Year Lobbying Ban for Convicted Felons
On Wednesday, the Tallahassee City Commission voted to adopt a 10-year lobbying ban for anyone convicted of a felony related to bribery…
Steve Stewart
Steve Stewart is the founder and editor of Tallahassee Reports which began in 2009 as an online blog. Steve received a Bachelors Degree from Clemson University in 1984 and a Masters degree in Political Science from FSU in 1990. He has been involved with state and local politics since arriving in Tallahassee in 1989.
Florida School Districts Continue to Face Teacher Shortages
The 2022-23 K-12 school year begins in less than two months, and Florida school districts are facing teacher shortages. As of this…
Florida Rep. Anna Eskamani Endorses Divisive Independence Day Message
The past Saturday, Florida House Representative Anna Eskamani endorsed a divisive Independence Day email message sent out by the City of Orlando.…
Opportunities Land at Tallahassee Airport
$145 Million in Private Investment Could Create Over 1,500 Permanent Jobs, Generate Millions in Revenue On Wednesday, June 22nd, the Tallahassee City…
City & County Provide Preview of 2023 Budgets
The Tallahassee City Commission and the Leon County Commission recently held budget workshops related to the 2023 budget process. The workshops are…
City Commission to Address $145 Million in Proposed Private Investment at Tallahassee Airport
It appears that the City of Tallahassee’s marketing efforts of available land around the Tallahassee Airport is about to bear fruit. The…
DeSantis Keeps Promise, Launches Education Agenda for School Board Candidates
On Thursday, Governor Ron DeSantis launched an education agenda focused on influencing local school board races in the 2022 election cycle. Titled…
Mayor Dailey’s Chief of Staff Accepts City Job, Pay Increase
Thomas Whitley, who was the Chief of Staff to Tallahassee Mayor John Dailey, has taken a new job with the City of…
Florida Supreme Court to Hear Arguments Related to Local Government Gun Regulations
The Florida Supreme Court will hear arguments next week in a dispute over a 2011 state law that allows for penalties if…
Florida Senator Rick Scott Offers Support for Federal Red Flag Law
Amid a debate by elected leaders on how to respond to the mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas, Florida Senator Rick Scott (R)…
Florida Democrat Anna Eskamani Blames ‘Pro-Life Politicians’ for Texas School Shooting
Florida Democrat House member Anna Eskamani was quick to politicize the mass shooting that took place Tuesday at Robb Elementary School in…
The Growth Debate Continues with Votes on Southside Development
City Commission Split 3-2 on Southside Development On April 12, the Leon County Commission and the Tallahassee City Commission held a public…