Florida Lawmakers Get to Work On Gun-Friendly Legislation
The Florida Legislature has set its sights on a slew of bills being pushed by gun advocates during this legislative session, which began this week.
Groups Urge Florida Senators To Confirm President Obama’s Federal Judge Nominees
Progress Florida, along with other left-leaning political groups, sent a letter to both Sens. Marco Rubio and Bill Nelson of Florida asking them to quickly confirm four judges nominated to federal benches in Florida by President Obama.
Universities Cutting Back On Full-Time Staff, Report Says
Among the state’s 12 four-year public universities, nine have seen cuts to full-time positions. Four of those schools increased part-time faculty, while five of them increased full-time management staff.
Investigation Found Enterprise Florida Spent Half A Million Dollars On Lavish Restaurants, Hotels
The state’s economic development agency is under fire, again. This time, a recent report highlighted lavish spending by its staff, which prompted a watchdog group to ask the governor to launch an investigation.
This Could Be The Year For In-State Tuition For Undocumented Students In Florida
Just a few days shy of the beginning of this year’s legislation session, there are signs that in-state tuition for undocumented students might pass.
Report: Florida’s Economic Outlook is ‘Grim’
Florida’s economic outlook is not looking too good, according to a new report.