Florida lawmakers are rolling out their spending plans for the upcoming fiscal year and they again include salary increases for teachers. But the money is coming at a time when inflated housing costs—like rent, and property insurance—are grieving Floridians. Adding to the issue: for years, the state has focused on raising the salaries of beginning teachers, but that’s also led to massive wage compression for those who’ve been in the profession for years. Recently, as Lynn Hatter reports, tensions over teacher pay bubbled over in the shadows of the state capitol.
Governor Ron DeSantis and leaders of the Florida legislature announced plans today (Monday) to ratify four proposed amendments to the U.S. Constitution. Regan McCarthy has more….
The legal battle between Governor Ron DeSantis and the Hillsborough County prosecutor he suspended continues. A federal appeals court recently ruled in State Attorney Andrew Warren’s favor. Now the DeSantis legal team is appealing that decision.
Several Florida lawmakers are attempting to bring malicious uses of artificial intelligence to heel. Tristan Wood reports that new proposals would require transparency in AI use in political ads and allow people misrepresented in AI to sue.
Gov. Ron DeSantis is voicing concerns about a bill that would limit social media access for kids in Florida. At a recent press conference, the governor announced he’ll be working alongside lawmakers to see that the measure clears any potential legal hurdles. Adrian Andrews has more.
This past week was National Gun Violence Survivors week. As part of the observance, elected officials met with families of gun violence victims to discuss Florida’s gun laws. WMNF’s Chris Young reports.