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Jay Waagmeester

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Education Reporter at Florida Phoenix

Education reporter @FLPhoenixNews • previously @IowaCapDispatch and @iowastatedaily • headshot by @jricephotog

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  • Senate taking 'measured approach' to budget, taxes • Florida Phoenix

    1 week ago | floridaphoenix.com | Jay Waagmeester

    The Senate is taking a “measured approach” to taxes this session while the Trump administration’s economic policies roil the markets, Finance and Tax Committee chair Sen. Bryan Avila said Tuesday. The Senate’s tax proposal, SPB 7034, would ask state economists to study the implications of permanently reducing property taxes, which Sen. Kathleen Passidomo, former Senate president and chair of the Rules Committee, called  the most important part of the proposal.

  • Senate taking ‘measured approach’ to budget, taxes

    1 week ago | yahoo.com | Jay Waagmeester

    Gov. Ron DeSantis, Senate President Ben Albritton, and House Speaker Daniel Perez stand in front of a joint session of the Florida Legislature to hear the governor's State of the State address on March 4, 2025. (Photo by Jay Waagmeester/Florida PhoenixThe Senate is taking a “measured approach” to taxes this session while the Trump administration’s economic policies roil the markets, Finance and Tax Committee chair Sen. Bryan Avila said Tuesday.

  • Ex-lawmaker's comments show 'unfitness to serve' • Florida Phoenix

    1 week ago | floridaphoenix.com | Jay Waagmeester

    Former state Senate Democratic leader-turned-Broward Circuit Court Judge Gary Farmer is unfit to serve in that capacity, according an advisory panel to the Florida Supreme Court. Florida’s Judicial Qualifications Commission recommended Thursday that the high court suspend Farmer from his post pending the outcome of removal proceedings. The Supreme Court has ordered Farmer to respond to the recommendation by April 21.

  • University presidential search laws are a major topic inside the Florida Capitol

    1 week ago | floridaphoenix.com | Jay Waagmeester

    Gov. Ron DeSantis has advocated for his political allies to lead Florida universities. Lawmakers in both the House and Senate want to take some of that power away from him. The House and Senate each have bills on their way to the floor limiting who can have a say in university and college presidential searches and selections.

  • Senate 'closely watching' UWF board of trustees; Scott Yenor resigns • Florida Phoenix

    2 weeks ago | floridaphoenix.com | Jay Waagmeester

    Before facing a state Senate vote on his confirmation, controversial University of West Florida Board of Trustees Chair Scott Yenor has resigned from his position. In his resignation notice, he indicated that opposition from “a group within Florida’s Senate,” led to his immediate departure.

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Jay Waagmeester
Jay Waagmeester @jaywaagmeester
11 Apr 25

University presidential search laws are a major topic inside the Florida Capitol. Lawmakers propose curbing statewide influence and focus presidential decisions locally https://t.co/Yf8gCBMLHx

Jay Waagmeester
Jay Waagmeester @jaywaagmeester
11 Apr 25

Senate budget hopes for $200 million for citrus industry, study on emerging crops as citrus industry declines https://t.co/oaLTFxv7Wt

Jay Waagmeester
Jay Waagmeester @jaywaagmeester
9 Apr 25

RT @JasonDelgadoX: News: Dr. Scott Yenor — Gov. Ron DeSantis' controversial pick to serve as board chairman of @UWF — has resigned. Yenor…