/tags/state-politics state politics en-US SAąúĽĘ´«Ä± Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:16:59 GMT /government-politics/2026-06-01/florida-sues-openai-and-ceo-sam-altman-claiming-company-concealed-serious-risks-of-chatgpt The state of Florida filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman on Monday, claiming the company knowingly released and aggressively marketed ChatGPT to the public while concealing serious risks. Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:16:59 GMT /government-politics/2026-06-01/florida-sues-openai-and-ceo-sam-altman-claiming-company-concealed-serious-risks-of-chatgpt Associated Press /health/2023-03-21/a-florida-survey-shows-the-political-divide-on-covid-19-is-still-strong A survey in conjunction with COVID-19's third anniversary shows the effect of politicization on public responses to the pandemic. Tue, 21 Mar 2023 18:30:00 GMT /health/2023-03-21/a-florida-survey-shows-the-political-divide-on-covid-19-is-still-strong Thomas Ouellette /education/2023-02-28/state-economists-say-a-school-choice-expansion-will-cost-210m-not-everyone-buys-it The state puts the cost of a planned "universal choice" program at $210 million. That’s far below the number put out by an independent group. Why the difference? Tue, 28 Feb 2023 16:30:00 GMT /education/2023-02-28/state-economists-say-a-school-choice-expansion-will-cost-210m-not-everyone-buys-it Lynn Hatter /health/npr-breaking-news/2023-02-20/parents-raise-concerns-as-florida-bans-gender-affirming-care-for-trans-kids Florida's medical boards have voted to ban gender-affirming care for transgender youth. Families with trans children and medical providers who care for them are worried about the impact. Mon, 20 Feb 2023 10:01:00 GMT /health/npr-breaking-news/2023-02-20/parents-raise-concerns-as-florida-bans-gender-affirming-care-for-trans-kids Melissa Block /education/2023-02-15/house-lawmakers-take-a-step-toward-partisan-school-board-elections The state Constitution currently requires school-board races to be nonpartisan, but that could change under a proposed constitutional amendment. Wed, 15 Feb 2023 13:00:00 GMT /education/2023-02-15/house-lawmakers-take-a-step-toward-partisan-school-board-elections Ryan Dailey /state/2023-02-03/florida-supreme-court-drops-fairness-and-diversity-courses-for-judges The Florida Supreme Court has deleted part of a rule that's allowed judges to take courses in “fairness and diversity." Fri, 03 Feb 2023 12:15:00 GMT /state/2023-02-03/florida-supreme-court-drops-fairness-and-diversity-courses-for-judges Jim Saunders /state/2023-01-04/desantis-inauguration-draws-supporters-from-across-state Many of those gathered in front of the Historic Capitol for Gov. Ron DeSantis’ second inauguration traveled hundreds of miles to witness the swearing-in ceremony. Wed, 04 Jan 2023 11:30:00 GMT /state/2023-01-04/desantis-inauguration-draws-supporters-from-across-state Valerie Crowder /news/2022-03-17/legislative-session-2022-the-winners-the-losers-and-whats-been-left-behind Florida lawmakers approved a record $112.1 billion spending plan on Monday. It’s the state's largest budget ever, and was approved on near unanimous votes with no debate. Its passage marks the end to a session dominated by a once-in-a-decade redistricting plan and heated partisan and culture clashes over policy. Thu, 17 Mar 2022 20:14:08 GMT /news/2022-03-17/legislative-session-2022-the-winners-the-losers-and-whats-been-left-behind SAąúĽĘ´«Ä± News /news/2022-03-03/end-of-state-legislative-session-marked-by-record-breaking-budget-and-controversial-bills The legislative session is wrapping up. Political commentators Dick Batchelor and Chris Carmody talk about controversial bills headed for the governor’s desk and some of the takeaways from last weekend’s CPAC gathering. Thu, 03 Mar 2022 21:03:00 GMT /news/2022-03-03/end-of-state-legislative-session-marked-by-record-breaking-budget-and-controversial-bills Matthew Peddie /2022-02-24/florida-house-passes-measure-limiting-race-related-instruction Under the measure, school instruction or workplace training would constitute discrimination if it “compels” people to believe certain concepts. Thu, 24 Feb 2022 20:28:29 GMT /2022-02-24/florida-house-passes-measure-limiting-race-related-instruction Ryan Dailey | News Service of Florida