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October 31, 2023 | Daily Business Review

State Lawmakers Eye Voucher Demand for Special Needs Students

It's not uncommon for states that have vastly expanded voucher programs to see an influx of demand, which one expert told the News Service is "notoriously difficult to estimate."

By Ryan Dailey

6 minute read

October 30, 2023 | Daily Business Review

The Donald, Ivanka Are Set to Testify Nov. 6 in Civil Fraud Trial

The schedule sets up a blockbuster stretch in the trial of New York Attorney General Letitia James' lawsuit, which alleges that the former president overstated his wealth for years on financial statements that were given to banks, insurers and others to help secure loans and deals.

By Jennifer Peltz

4 minute read

October 30, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Attorney General Moody Fights Ruling on Lobbying Restriction

Attorney General Ashley Moody's office disputed that the restriction is unconstitutional and said paid "lobbying by public officials threatens the integrity of and public confidence in democracy."

By Jim Saunders

3 minute read

October 30, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Disney Says DeSantis-Appointed District Is Dragging Feet in Providing Documents for Lawsuit

Walt Disney World accused the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District of "dodging its obligations" in a lawsuit over who has design and construction powers over the company's sprawling theme park resort in central Florida.

By Mike Schneider

3 minute read

October 27, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Backroom Briefing: Revving Up 'Fresh From Florida'

State agencies have shied away from race-car sponsorships during the past few years, after then-House Speaker Richard Corcoran criticized marketing efforts by Visit Florida.

By Jim Turner

5 minute read

October 27, 2023 | Daily Business Review

DeSantis Says Florida Helped Send Weapons to Israel

Gov. Ron DeSantis has often applied his official powers to take actions that coincide with his larger political goals.

By Adriana Gomez Licon

3 minute read

October 26, 2023 | Daily Business Review

DeSantis Fires Back on Orlando-Area State Attorney Suspension

Gov. Ron DeSantis says that he had grounds to suspend State Attorney Monique Worrell, alleging that her office "adopted practices and policies resulting in undercharging, excessively slow case times, and the evasion of certain sentence enhancements required by the Legislature."

By Jim Saunders

4 minute read

October 26, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Florida Orders State Universities to Disband Pro-Palestinian Student Group, Saying It Backs Hamas

Florida has said that Students for Justice in Palestine is supporting a "terrorist organization."

By Brendan Farrington and Collin Binkley

5 minute read

October 25, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Lawmakers Eye Backlog in My Safe Florida Home Upgrade Program

The My Safe Florida Home program provides grants to help pay for such things as reinforcing roof-to-wall connections, upgrading roof coverings and upgrading doors and windows, according to the program's website.

By Jim Turner

4 minute read

October 25, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Citizens Policies Drop Amid State's Effort at 'Depopulation'

The drop came as five private insurers assumed 99,773 Citizens policies in mid-October as part of a state effort to shift homeowners into the private market.

By Jim Saunders

4 minute read