Lawmakers Seek ‘Transparency’ in Higher Ed Searches
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — With state universities and colleges continuing to see turnover of presidents, a…
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‘DEI’ Targeted in Med Schools, State Contracts
The Republican-controlled Senate Governmental Oversight and Accountability Committee on Tuesday approved a measure that targets diversity, equity, and inclusion, or “DEI,” efforts…
Florida’s January Jobless Rate at 3.5 Percent
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Florida’s unemployment rate had a slight uptick to 3.5 percent in January,…
Insurance Attorney Fee Fight Refueled
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — More than two years after the Legislature clamped down on lawsuits against…
University Leaders Defend DEI Restrictions
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLHASSEE — State higher-education leaders and university trustees have fired back at a lawsuit…
‘Granny Flats’ Eyed Amid Housing Problems
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — As Florida continues to struggle with a lack of affordable housing, lawmakers…
Lawmakers Back Restrictions on Ballot Initiatives
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — After fierce — and expensive — political battles last year about abortion…
Study Eyed for Property Tax Changes
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Expect an economic impact study as a first step as discussions ramp…
DeSantis Targets Ballot Initiatives, Taxes
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — While saying Florida has been a leader on issues such as cracking…
Senators OK Repealing Later School Start Times
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — With school districts across the state expressing support, Florida senators Monday started…
Judge Weighs Social Media Law
By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — A 2024 Florida law aimed at keeping children off of social-media platforms…
Donalds Formally Enters Governor’s Race
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — After announcing his candidacy Tuesday night on Fox News, Florida Congressman Byron…