Governor Ron DeSantis has signed the Focus on Florida’s Future Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25, marking the largest single-year investment in Everglades restoration projects in Florida's history. The budget allocates $3.1 billion to expedite critical Everglades restoration projects, protect and restore Florida’s waterways using sound science, and fund infrastructure projects aimed at improving water quality and supply.
The James Madison Institute (JMI) has released its 2024 Policy Priorities, presenting a comprehensive set of initiatives aimed at promoting liberty and prosperity in Florida. The institute's senior vice president, Sal Nuzzo, emphasized the importance of continuing the momentum from the 2023 legislative session, which he described as "the single most transformational session in the last 100 years…in any state."
TAMPA, Fla. – Governor Ron DeSantis signed the 'Focus on Florida’s Future' Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 today. The budget totals $116.5 billion, reflecting a reduction in overall state spending compared to the previous fiscal year. Significant investments are made in key areas such as education, law enforcement, disaster preparedness, economic development, and environmental conservation. The budget will also result in $17 billion remaining for budgetary reserves.
The James Madison Institute (JMI) has released a statement in response to the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) announcement regarding the reinstatement of Net Neutrality guidelines.
On Monday, the Center for Automotive Research (CAR) issued an updated study assessing the costs and impacts associated with the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Vehicle Shopping Rule following the final rule’s release on January 4, 2024. Automotive News covered the updated report in their June 3 article, “FTC regs will still cost dealers money, consumers time — just less than originally thought, NADA-backed study finds.”
Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 24-03 today, declaring a state of emergency across multiple counties in North Florida, including Alachua, Baker, Bay, Bradford, Brevard, Calhoun, Citrus, Clay, Columbia, Dixie, Duval, Escambia, Flagler, Franklin, Gadsden, Gilchrist, Gulf, Hamilton, Hernando, Hillsborough and Holmes. This action comes in response to recent tornado activity affecting the region.
Tallahassee, Fla. — January is National Radon Action Month, a period during which the Florida Department of Health announces the winners of the 2024 Florida Radon Poster Contest. This annual contest encourages middle-school students across Florida to create original designs and concepts to educate their communities about the health risks associated with elevated indoor radon levels.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) School Fishing Club Program has announced J.W. Mitchell High School fishing team as the Grand Prize winner of its School Fishing Conservation Project Competition. The students engaged in various conservation activities, including cleaning local waterways and restoring aquatic habitats.
Florida TaxWatch released its Florida Economic Forecast (2023-2028) today, providing an assessment of various economic indicators including population growth, net migration, employment, GDP and income growth, and tourism. The data for these forecasts is provided through a partnership with the Regional Economic Consulting Group (REC Group).
Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez, Secretary of the Department of Children and Families (DCF) Shevaun Harris, State Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo, and Agency for Persons with Disabilities Director Taylor Hatch highlighted resources, education, and tips for water safety and drowning prevention.
The Ninth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission has announced that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has requested the commission to provide names of nominees for two Orange County Court vacancies. Highly qualified candidates have approximately one month to submit an application.
On May 31, 2024, a coalition expressed strong support for the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act in a letter addressed to Speaker Johnson and Republican Leader McConnell. The letter criticizes President Biden's immigration policies, stating that "as many as 10 million illegal aliens have entered the country" since he took office. The coalition argues that while it is unlawful for non-citizens to vote, there is currently no mechanism to enforce this law.