The leak of an early draft ruling on a hotly contested Supreme Court abortion case has focused attention on what might happen if Roe v. Wade — the five-decade-old precedent requiring national access to abortion — is overturned. Prior to the Roe decision in 1973, abortion was illegal in many states, but states were gradually […]
States across the U.S. have scrambled to punish Russia financially over its invasion of Ukraine by drawing down investments into Russia-backed entities. In Florida, there’s been a lot of talk about state investments with Russian ties — but so far, no action. The state’s retirement system, which is the fourth largest in the nation, has […]
Florida classrooms have become a site of regular battles in the culture wars. The most recent fight is over sexual orientation and gender identity. State lawmakers approved a bill that would prohibit classroom instruction on these issues in kindergarten through third grade. HB 1557 awaits the signature of Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Republican who has […]