Southeast

A legislative investigation found Comptroller General Richard Eckstrom responsible for an error that was overlooked for a decade and ballooned to $3.5 billion.

"Florida will not side with economic central planners; we will not adopt policies that threaten personal economic freedom and security," said Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Lawmakers must consider the proposal before the end of the legislative session this month after a gut-and-amend maneuver.

Thirty brokerage firms overcharged for the Santa Rosa bridge bonds after relying on data vendors who provided incorrect factors to determine the price.

So far 12 states have enacted ESG statutes with 67 pending statues in 28 states, according to the Morgan Lewis law firm. Florida's anti-ESG bill goes farthest.

In partnership with the three-state Southern Rail Commission, Amtrak wants to study a new link connecting Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas.

Fitch said revenues improved significantly in fiscal 2022, more than doubling the prior fiscal year total and exceeding the pre-pandemic peak recorded in fiscal 2018.

Fitch said the action "reflects the recent enactment of legislation clarifying the future operational profile of the district," formerly controlled by Disney.

The state approved further cuts next year with provisions for possible additional cuts annually, starting in 2025, paving the way for the elimination of the personal income tax.

State Treasurer Dale Folwell said he backs the intent and purpose of the bill, which is supposed to make the bond issuance process more transparent.