In a marathon session lasting eight hours, the Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency convened last week for its first meeting of the year, tackling significant decisions on various projects. Among them was the fate of Florida A&M University’s request for additional funding to continue renovations at Bragg Memorial Stadium. Initially granted $10 […]

To combat human trafficking within the adult entertainment industry, the Florida Senate Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice is poised to deliberate on legislation this week. Sponsored by Jacksonville Republican Senator Clay Yarborough, Senate Bill 1690 seeks to implement measures to curb exploitation and abuse in this sector. The […]

In a bold move to prioritize education funding, the Florida House unveiled its proposal that could significantly boost funding for K-12 education and higher education institutions across the state, referred to as SB 2502 and HB 5003. This general bill, proposed by the Appropriations Committee and championed by state Representative […]

In a significant move to safeguard the rights and well-being of pregnant women in custody, Florida Senator Shevrin D. Jones, a Democrat from Miami Gardens, has filed “Ava’s Law,” officially known as Senate Bill 100. It aims to address the unique needs of pregnant women within the criminal justice system […]