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March 28, 2023 | Daily Business Review

DeSantis Quickly Signs Massive Expansion of School Voucher Program

"At the end of the day, we fundamentally believe that the money should follow the student and it should be directed based on what the parent thinks is the most appropriate education program for their child," Gov. Ron DeSantis said.

By Ryan Dailey

4 minute read

March 28, 2023 | Daily Business Review

House Panel Looks to Speed Up Land Deals for Wildlife Corridor

The bill would prioritize acquiring land at risk of development or within the footprint of the proposed 18 million-acre wildlife corridor, which is expected to link lands from the Florida Keys to the Panhandle.

By Jim Turner

3 minute read

March 27, 2023 | Daily Business Review

DeSantis Team Welcomes Contrast With Trump 'Chaos' Candidacy

On one side stands Donald Trump, a twice-impeached former president carrying a new level of turmoil into the 2024 presidential contest. On the other is Ron DeSantis, a big-state governor coming off a commanding reelection, who is a far more disciplined messenger and hyperfocused on enacting conservative policies.

By Steve Peoples

7 minute read

March 27, 2023 | Daily Business Review

House Quickly Backs High-Profile Concealed Weapons Change

The bill would end a decades-old requirement that people obtain state concealed-weapons licenses before they can carry guns. The process includes background checks and firearms training.

By Ryan Dailey

5 minute read

March 27, 2023 | Daily Business Review

State Affordable Housing Plan Gets Final Approval From the House

The bill would provide incentives for private investment in affordable housing and encourage mixed-use development in struggling commercial areas.

By Jim Turner

4 minute read

March 24, 2023 | Daily Business Review

DeSantis Walks Back 'Territorial Dispute' Remark on Ukraine

Gov. Ron DeSantis, seen as a top rival to former President Donald Trump for the 2024 GOP nomination, said that defending Ukraine wasn't a national security priority for the U.S., and he downplayed the Russian invasion.

By Meg Kinnard

4 minute read

March 24, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Book Ban Attempts Hit Record High in 2022, Library Org Says

Gov. Ron DeSantis approved laws to review reading materials and limit classroom discussion of gender identity and race books.

By Hillel Italie

4 minute read

March 24, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Major School-Choice Voucher Expansion Headed to DeSantis' Desk

Under the bill, students would be eligible to receive vouchers if they are "a resident of this state" and "eligible to enroll in kindergarten through grade 12" in a public school.

By Ryan Dailey

4 minute read

March 23, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Lawmakers Again Eye Alimony Overhaul

Revamping Florida's alimony laws is one of the most emotionally charged issues tackled by state lawmakers over the past decade.

By Dara Kam

7 minute read

March 23, 2023 | Daily Business Review

DeSantis Administration to Expand 'Don't Say Gay' Law to All Grades

Gov. Ron DeSantis has repeatedly said the measure is reasonable and that parents, not teachers, should be broaching subjects of sexual orientation and gender identity with their children.

By Anthony Izaguirre

4 minute read