Tallahassee is sending mixed signals these days. While Governor Ron DeSantis continues to trumpet that “Florida is Open for Business,” his administration has created a $20 million war chest specifically designed to…
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DeSantis targets ballot initiatives, taxes
Gov. Ron DeSantis opened Florida’s 2025 legislative session with a State of the State address highlighting several priorities. After defeating marijuana and abortion amendments in November, he called for reforming the ballot…
First Amendation Foundation worried about Sunshine
In this week’s Inweekly, we review the bills sponsored by our local state lawmakers and list other bills to watch. The new issue goes live on inweekly.net at 11 a.m. The First…
CORE programs gets metrics, more police protocols
Florida’s Department of Children and Families has announced enhancements to its Coordinated Opioid Recovery (CORE) Network, revealing a pivot toward integrated response mechanisms and performance-based funding models. BACKGROUND: Escambia County has participated…
Salzman wants to make university president searches public again
State Sen. Alexis Calatayud and Rep. Michelle Salzman have filed legislation to pull back the curtain on presidential university and state college searches. The bills (SB 1726/HB 1321) would repeal a 2022…
FPL proposes massive rate increase to get ahead of Gaetz bill
Florida Power & Light filed a proposal last Friday that would hit customers’ pockets for an additional $2.5 BILLION. The utility giant is asking for $1.545 billion in 2026 and another $927…
Save UWF launches petition and plans town hall
Community leaders and UWf alumni have joined forces to form Save UWF. Their slogan is “No Place for Bigotry in Higher Education.” SAVE UWF, a grassroots effort, opposes Scott Yenor’s proposed appointment…
Protest to Stand Up for Gulf Islands National Seashore
Press Release: Concerned community members and park advocates will gather at the Pensacola Graffiti Bridge at noon on Sunday, March 2, to demonstrate their commitment to protecting national parks and public lands….
Daily Outtakes: Florida 2030 Blueprint touted; Pensacola Chamber drops the ball
In a new research brief, the Florida Chamber Foundation touts Florida as the top state in the nation for business relocations in 2023. The latest available from the U.S. Bureau of Labor…
Daily Outtakes: The Hidden Hand Behind Rising Drug Prices
Few players wield as much influence—yet remain invisible to most consumers —as Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) in America’s healthcare system. These corporate middlemen, created initially to help control medication costs, have instead…
When Republicans Fight: 2026 Statewide Races take shape
U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds announced his candidacy for Florida Governor in an interview with Fox News’ Sean Hannity last night: I’m here to announce my candidacy to be the next Governor of…
Salzman named queen of hemp
Florida House Speaker Danny Perez has named State Rep. Michelle Salzman the manager of a working group that will tackle hemp regulation. To: Members of the Florida House of Representatives From: Daniel…
Daily Outtakes: Familiar name appointed to head State Immigration Enforcement
Former public safety “czar” Larry Keefe appointed the executive director of the State Board of Immigration Enforcement as Florida gears up to help ICE.
As tensions simmer, Andrade tells DeSantis, ‘Just don’t be a jerk’
Rep. Andrade expressed frustration with Desantis’ political posturing, noting the legislature’s support for the governor’s agenda. Listen to the podcast.
DeSantis makes up w/lawmakers, another special session called
Florida lawmakers are reconvening with Gov. Ron DeSantis’s support to pass a package of bills targeting illegal immigration. The new session begins today.
Trump fires national archivist; historians object
The American Historical Association has sent a letter to President Trump regarding the firing of the United States Archivist. The job cannot be political.
DeSantis cronyism fills FIU presidency position
Lt. Governor Jeanette Nunze has been named Florida International University’s interim president and is expected to be given the position permanently.
Trump White House: Feb. 6-7
From the White House website – titles provided by the Trump Administration: EXECUTIVE ACTIONS MEMORANDUM FOR THE HEADS OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES The President directs the heads of executive departments and…
Trump Administration: Feb. 3-5
From the White House website – titles provided by the Trump Administration: EXECUTIVE ACTIONS A PLAN FOR ESTABLISHING A UNITED STATES SOVEREIGN WEALTH FUND The order establishes a U.S. sovereign wealth fund….
Election supervisors ask for help to ease vote by mail
Florida’s election supervisors want to change state law requiring voters to renew their vote-by-mail requests after participation plummeted last month.
