Lawmakers Seek Grades for Cities and Counties
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Florida cities and counties would get letter grades for economic and non-economic…
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Panel Hammers Domestic Violence Agency Board
By Ana Ceballos, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — A six-hour grilling by a key House committee Monday revealed that several…
House Backs Term Limits for School Boards
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — The Florida House on Thursday approved a proposed constitutional amendment that could…
Parental Consent Goes to DeSantis for Signature
By Christine Sexton, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Minors who seek abortions would be required to obtain parental consent or…
Parental Rights Proposal Causes Clashes
By Ana Ceballos, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — A proposed law that would establish parents’ authority to have more direct…
E-Verify Sponsor Says Change Makes “Mockery”
By Ana Ceballos, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — A key Republican lawmaker who is pushing to require all Florida employers…
College Athlete Pay Plan Will Not Include Revenue Sharing
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Florida college athletes won’t get revenue-sharing paydays when they leave campus, as…
House Speaker José Oliva Open to Governor’s E-Verify Mandate
House Speaker José Oliva said he is “open” to supporting an E-Verify bill that would meet the goals of Gov. Ron DeSantis,…
Governor, House Escalate Inquiry Into Domestic Violence Agency
TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida House on Thursday intensified an inquiry into Florida’s domestic violence agency, calling for additional…
Changes Sought for E-Verify Proposal
Ahead of a Senate hearing on an E-Verify proposal, a key Republican lawmaker Monday filed potential changes that would significantly narrow a…
Bank Reverses Course on Florida School Voucher Program
Fifth Third Bank said Friday it will resume contributions to the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship Program, reversing course after saying it would…
Dread and Relief at Session Halfway Mark
By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Midpoints can carry a split sensation of dread and relief. And Capitol…