Dec 14, 2021
Proposal could set stage for converting health systems
A House Republican has filed a proposal that would create a process for shifting public health-care systems to nonprofit organizations.
Dec 14, 2021
Space agency eyes manufacturing jobs
Florida’s aerospace agency pushed forward with negotiations Tuesday to bring 2,100 spacecraft manufacturing jobs to Brevard County over the next three years.
Dec 13, 2021
DeSantis, Simpson dominate money chase
Gov. Ron DeSantis and Senate President Wilton Simpson are two of the most-powerful political figures in Florida.
Dec 13, 2021
State drops appeal over immigration policies
As Gov. Ron DeSantis launched another broadside against the federal government’s immigration policies, the state on Friday said it is dropping a legal challenge against the Biden administration over immigration directives issued early this year.
Dec 13, 2021
Rising crude oil prices cut ‘discount’ for motorists
With crude oil prices rising again, motorists won’t get as big of a break at the pump as had been expected. Crude oil prices plunged recently amid concerns about how the omicron variant of the coronavirus could affect global fuel demand.
Dec 10, 2021
DeSantis takes aim at federal immigration policies
Gov. Ron DeSantis focused on national politics Friday as he rolled out a series of proposals for the upcoming 2022 legislative session aimed at the border policies of President Joe Biden.
Dec 9, 2021
Motorists, shoppers could get tax breaks
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday pitched $1.156 billion in tax breaks for next fiscal year – on such things as gasoline, back-to-school items and storm supplies – as he released a $99.7 billion budget proposal.
Dec 9, 2021
DeSantis calls for increased K-12 spending
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday released a proposed education budget for next year that includes record spending for public schools but a cut in university funding.
Dec 9, 2021
DeSantis pitches $99.7 billion budget
Saying that Florida is “clicking on all cylinders,” Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday proposed an election-year $99.7 billion budget that would funnel money to education, the environment and law-enforcement officers while giving motorists a temporary gas-tax break.
Dec 9, 2021
Cancer research, care could get boost
As First Lady Casey DeSantis battles breast cancer, Gov. Ron DeSantis will propose spending $100 million next year on cancer research and care, his office said Wednesday.