Jacksonville Bold for 3.25.26: Tax tiff
House Speaker-designate Sam Garrison is on record as being against what could be part of a proposal by…
Bad AI bills risk Florida’s growth, national competitiveness
Artificial intelligence is transforming the American economy at a remarkable speed — from advanced manufacturing and logistics to…
Jacksonville Bold for 3.18.26: 60 Days done
Much of this week’s edition examines how various legislators view the just-concluded Regular Legislative Session. However, work remains…
Florida legislature ends session without budget; two special sessions planned
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV/Gray Florida Capital Bureau) – Florida’s 60-day legislative session ended Friday without a state budget, marking…
Special Session on budget set for mid-April
Lawmakers will soon begin a weekslong round of talks on Florida’s spending plan for next year, with plans…
Jacksonville Bold for 3.11.26: Opportunity knocks
Gov. Ron DeSantis brought good news to Nassau County recently by declaring it a Rural Area of Opportunity…
Florida bill banning local DEI spending heads to DeSantis
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV/Gray Florida Capital Bureau) – The Florida House has passed a bill that would ban local…
Chuck Brannan’s journey to the Legislature brought him from humble origins to great power
Rep. Chuck Brannan is wrapping eight years in Tallahassee representing House District 10, which includes Baker, Columbia, Hamilton, Suwannee…
Will Robinson reflects on family, faith and service in House farewell remarks
Bradenton Republican Rep. Will Robinson delivered his farewell remarks on the House floor, reflecting on family, faith, and…
Florida lawmakers set to not have budget done by Day 60 as $1.4B gap remains
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV/Gray Florida Capital Bureau) – Florida lawmakers will not pass a state budget by Friday’s scheduled…
DeSantis urges AI safeguards in Florida, but House leaders block proposal
Gov. Ron DeSantis is continuing his push for an AI Bill of Rights even as the proposal remains…
Florida vaccine exemption bill dead this session
TALLAHASSEE — Florida’s Legislature won’t change the state‘s vaccine laws this session. Although the Florida Senate is set…