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politics4 days ago

Trump backs DeSantis push to overhaul college accreditation, igniting a red-state reset

Ron DeSantis, backed by Donald Trump, is spearheading a red-state campaign to replace the current college accreditors with a conservative-led alternative, funded in part by a $1 million Education Department grant; several states are weighing or passing bills to switch to the new accreditor, arguing for less DEI-driven evaluation and more competition, while critics warn the move could politicize accreditation and disrupt access to federal student aid.

via Politico|
#accreditation#dei#desantis
Florida House backs near-total property tax repeal, setting up ballot showdown
politics6 days ago

Florida House backs near-total property tax repeal, setting up ballot showdown

The Florida House approved HJR 203 by an 80-30 vote to place a constitutional amendment on the November ballot that would nearly repeal property taxes on primary residences while preserving school funding; second homes, businesses, and renters would still be taxed, and local governments warn it could cost more than $13.3 billion annually. For the measure to take effect, the Senate must accept a single version and voters must approve it by 60%, a process that faces ongoing tensions between chambers and negotiated details, including whether rural-need provisions are included. Gov. DeSantis supports broad tax relief but has urged a careful, potentially slower rollout.

via Tampa Bay Times|
#ballotmeasure#desantis#florida
Florida House advances ballot measure to end non-school property taxes on homesteads by 2027
politics6 days ago

Florida House advances ballot measure to end non-school property taxes on homesteads by 2027

The Florida House approved a joint resolution to place a constitutional amendment on the November ballot that would immediately end non-school property taxes for homesteaded properties beginning January 1, 2027, in an 80-30 vote along party lines. The Senate has not yet proposed a bill, and three-fifths support in both chambers is required to reach the ballot. Senate leaders say they’ll propose their own measure, potentially this session or in a special session. If approved, local governments could face large costs, and Gov. DeSantis has not unveiled a full plan, urging a careful, right approach over speed. The legislative session could extend beyond its scheduled end date.

via Florida Phoenix|
#ballot-measure#desantis#florida
politics6 days ago

Florida approves renaming Palm Beach airport for Trump, signaling branding push

Florida lawmakers approved a bill to rename Palm Beach International Airport after President Donald Trump, sending it to Gov. DeSantis with potential branding costs up to $5.5 million; Republicans praise the move as honoring the president, while Democrats criticize it as divisive and caution that FAA approval and licensing deals will ultimately shape the rename.

via Politico|
#desantis#florida-legislature#palm-beach-international-airport
Tampa Bay Rays push for public-backed ballpark on college campus
business22 days ago

Tampa Bay Rays push for public-backed ballpark on college campus

Gov. Ron DeSantis, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred and other officials voiced support for the Rays' plan to build a ballpark on Hillsborough College's Dale Mabry campus, but financing remains contentious as the team seeks public funds up to roughly $2.3 billion; Rays say they will cover at least 50% and rely on public sources like tourism taxes, sales taxes, and property taxes. Local leaders, including Mayor Castor, remain skeptical about using taxpayer money; a 180-day exclusive negotiation window has begun, with the target opening around 2029 and past financing efforts having stalled.

via Tampa Bay Times|
#business#desantis#manfred
Florida Considers Landmark Property Tax Cuts for 2026 Ballot
politics1 month ago

Florida Considers Landmark Property Tax Cuts for 2026 Ballot

Florida lawmakers and Gov. Ron DeSantis are backing a sweeping property tax-cut plan that would raise the homestead exemption by $100,000 annually for 10 years and target eliminating non-school property taxes by 2037. The House has approved the proposal's path, but the Senate has yet to finalize its approach, with ongoing discussions expected to spill beyond the current session as local governments weigh funding needs.

via WFTV|
#ballot2026#desantis#florida
Florida Supreme Court Ditches ABA Monopoly on Law-School Accreditation
politics1 month ago

Florida Supreme Court Ditches ABA Monopoly on Law-School Accreditation

The Florida Supreme Court ended its three-decade reliance on the American Bar Association as Florida's sole law-school accreditor, allowing graduates from ABA- or other recognized accreditors to sit for the state bar exam starting Oct. 1, a major DeSantis-aligned shift in higher-education policy; Justice Labarga dissented and the court now has six DeSantis appointees.

via Florida Phoenix|
#aba#bar-exam#desantis
state-politics1 month ago

DeSantis’ Florida finale teeters on a turbulent legislative sprint

With Gov. Ron DeSantis’ eight-year tenure ending, Florida’s closing legislative session looks likely to be messy as House–Senate clashes complicate an ambitious agenda: pushing a multibillion-dollar property-tax overhaul onto the November ballot, pursuing mid-decade redistricting in a special session, and advancing AI guardrails along with vaccine-mandate rollbacks—all of which could shape his legacy and his near-certain 2024 presidential bid amid a shifting GOP power dynamic.

via Politico|
#desantis#florida-legislature#property-tax
technology2 months ago

DeSantis Advocates for Florida's Autonomous AI Regulations Amid National Debates

Florida Governor DeSantis advocates for state-led AI regulations, emphasizing the state's right to act independently despite federal guidance and potential legal challenges, with proposals including consumer notifications, restrictions on AI therapy, parental controls, and limits on data center growth, to be considered in the upcoming legislative session.

via Politico|
#ai-policies#desantis#florida