Phil Ammann

1 week ago | floridapolitics.com | Phil Ammann

Last Call – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. Ed. Note — This is not how it’s supposed to be. As Florida reels from yet another horrific school shooting, this time at our beloved Florida State University in Tallahassee, we at Florida Politics would like to extend our deepest sympathies to all those affected by this senseless tragedy — and honor the brave first responders and law enforcement who ran into danger to quell the horror quickly. We are all Noles tonight.

1 week ago | floridapolitics.com | Phil Ammann

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is issuing a subpoena to Roblox, the massive online platform where users play and create games and socialize. The order demands information about the San Mateo, California-based company’s marketing practices toward children, age-verification methods, and chat room moderation policies. Uthmeier’s action comes amid growing concerns about the potential exposure of young users to harmful content and interactions with predators on the widely popular platform.

3 weeks ago | floridapolitics.com | Phil Ammann

Last Call – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. The Legislature budgeted $160 million for the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) in 2023 to cover a Medicaid disallowance, but the state agency spent that money in other ways instead. The federal government says AHCA still must settle the cost, so now agency leaders are asking lawmakers for the same amount again.

1 month ago | floridapolitics.com | Phil Ammann

On Ash Wednesday, an interfaith group of residents and leaders – including Rep. David Borrero – packed into Tallahassee’s Congregation Shomrei Torah to hear the testimony of Gal Cohen-Solal, a survivor of the Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel, when the tranquility of his Kibbutz Re’im in southern Israel was shattered as the community found itself under siege by Hamas terrorists.

1 month ago | floridapolitics.com | Phil Ammann

Sen. Tom Leek is introducing Senate Bill 1548 to ensure local governments prioritize stormwater projects before seeking state funding. Titled “Florida Building Code,” the bill addresses using excess funds collected by local governments through permitting and licensing fees. This initiative, led by the Ormond Beach Republican, responds to a long-standing City of Daytona Beach audit. Leek claims approximately $11 million in impermissibly collected fees is currently being held.