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New homestead exemption proposal advances while Florida lawmakers protect public schools
A joint resolution that would increase Florida’s homestead exemption advanced through the Legislature with a key carve-out to…
Politics
Politics
Voters to decide on Florida property tax limits after Legislature approval
Florida lawmakers advanced a constitutional amendment championed by Gov. Ron DeSantis to curb how counties and cities use…
Politics
Governor Mike Braun proclaims nuclear family month during Pride month
Indiana governor Mike Braun labeled June as nuclear family month in a proclamation issued on the first day…
Crime
Florida attorney general sues OpenAI over ChatGPT safety and data practices
Florida's attorney general filed an 83-page civil complaint accusing OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman of releasing and promoting…
Politics
Why Florida’s special session on property taxes has voters divided and lawmakers scrambling
Voters back Governor DeSantis’ call for a special session on property taxes, yet opinions diverge on how to…
Politics
DeSantis-backed property tax amendment advances in fast special session
A DeSantis proposal to sharply expand homestead exemptions is moving through a compressed special session. Legislators have adjusted…
Politics
Donalds tops the field with $81 million-plus in combined campaign and committee funds
Byron Donalds' campaign and affiliated committee have collected about $81.1 million, with large contributions coming through a political…
Politics
Senate committee moves homestead exemption plan toward ballot as lawmakers amend language
The Florida Senate committee voted largely along party lines to advance a constitutional amendment that would raise the…
Crime
Florida Legislature approves $4 million payout to Groveland Four families
The Florida Legislature approved $4 million for the families of the Groveland Four, acknowledging a wrongful prosecution from…
Politics
Politics
How the Florida budget funds sparked debate over the Groveland Four and political education
An overview of how recent Florida budget choices, including funding for controversial educational materials linked to Mike Huckabee,…