COVID-19 Death Rate Shows Different Trends in Different Countries
A country comparison of death rates per million citizens attributed to COVID-19 shows why elected leaders across the globe find themselves in…
Florida
DeSantis Vows Crackdown on Travelers from ‘Hotspots’
By Christine Sexton, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday said he is taking measures to prevent…
Average Age of Coronavirus Deaths in Florida is 79
As of March 21st, information from the Florida Department of Health indicates that 12 people have died from the coronavirus. The Florida…
Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried Pushes for “Stay-At-Home” Order
Below is the press release by Agriculture Nikki Fried asking Governor Ron DeSantis to implement a statewide “stay-at-home” order. Tallahassee, Fla. — Today,…
DeSantis Shuts Down Restaurant Dining
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — In a far-reaching move to try to curb the spread of the…
Ten Big Issues from the 2020 Legislative Session
By Jim Turner & Christine Sexton, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Florida lawmakers finished the 2020 legislative session Thursday by…
Lawmakers Pass $93.2 Billion Budget, Face Uncertainty
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — State lawmakers on Thursday approved a record $93.2 billion budget for next…
Lawmakers Pass Major Bills on Nurses, Pharmacists
By Christine Sexton, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — In the midst of the coronavirus outbreak, the Florida Legislature on Wednesday…
Visit Florida Could be Extended to 2023
Visit Florida appears to be getting more than a one-year extension. Days after budget negotiators agreed to maintain $50 million in funding…
House Balks at E-Verify “Compromise”
By Ana Ceballos, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — As the 2020 legislative session draws to a close, the House and…
Senate Proposes $600 Million for Teacher Pay Hikes
After it appeared the House and Senate had agreed on spending $500 million to increase teacher salaries, the Senate on Sunday proposed…
Lawmakers Resolve Budget Issues, Including State Employee Pay Raises
By Ana Ceballos, The News Service of Florida As Florida lawmakers inch toward a budget deal, House and Senate leaders on Saturday…