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Principal Leadership Awards Roundtable Summary 2024

The Principal Leadership Awards recognize principals who have made a significant impact on student achievement, especially in the face of challenges. Each year, a roundtable discussion is held where the award-winning principals share their insights and answer questions about their successful strategies. This year, we are proud to feature 15 exceptional principals who have excelled in their roles.

This report explores the transformative practices that empower schools, especially those serving at-risk student populations, to surpass educational expectations. The roundtable discussions shed light on key issues like recruiting and retaining high-quality teachers, cultivating productive school environments, and building robust community ties. By integrating these real-world insights with rigorous educational research, the report provides practical recommendations that can influence educational policies and enhance student outcomes throughout the state.

We encourage educators, school administrators, and community leaders to download and review this report. It not only demonstrates the profound impact of committed leadership but also serves as a foundational resource for improving educational practices across Florida.

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The Census Undercount Limits Florida’s Political Influence

The Census Undercount Limits Florida’s Political Influence

The Census Undercount Hurts Florida’s Political Influence, demonstrates that the 2020 Census missed about 750,000 Floridians — 3.48 % of the population. Correcting that error with U.S. Census Bureau methodology shows the undercount shifted three U.S. House seats nationally: Colorado, Minnesota, and Rhode Island would each lose a seat, while Florida, Tennessee, and Texas would each gain one — raising Florida’s delegation to 29 seats instead of 28.

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Florida TaxWatch 2025 Legislative Session Wrap-Up: Extended Session Edition - Includes Final Budget, Tax Package, and Vetoes

Florida TaxWatch 2025 Legislative Session Wrap-Up: Extended Session Edition - Includes Final Budget, Tax Package, and Vetoes

Florida TaxWatch's 2025 Legislative Session Wrap-up Report provides a comprehensive analysis of Florida's extended legislative session that concluded June 16 with a $115.1 billion budget and $2.0 billion tax package. The Governor signed the budget on June 30 and issued $376 million in line-item vetoes, resulting in a net budget of $114.8 billion while maintaining strong fiscal reserves of $12.6 billion.

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Hospice and Palliative Care

Hospice and Palliative Care

Florida's aging population is driving sustained demand for cost-effective, patient-centered care across the continuum. Palliative care—non-curative, interdisciplinary support for patients with serious but often nonterminal conditions—improves quality of life and can lower overall costs when introduced early in the disease course. Hospice provides end-of-life care once a clinician certifies a terminal prognosis; in Florida, hospice providers operate under a Certificate of Need (CON) program that authorizes new entrants only when unmet need is demonstrated through twice-yearly batching cycles.

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Update on the Implementation of the Live Local Act

Update on the Implementation of the Live Local Act

Florida continues to face a severe affordability gap in housing. In 2022, 35% of households were cost-burdened, and by 2024 the state was short more than 323,000 affordable units for households at 0–30% of Area Median Income (AMI). The Legislature’s 2023 Live Local Act—amended in 2024 and 2025—was designed to accelerate supply by combining incentives (notably property-tax exemptions) with strong preemption and streamlined approvals for qualifying projects. The law requires that at least 40% of units in eligible projects remain affordable for 30 years, and it allows multifamily development in commercial, industrial, or mixed-use zones without rezoning, subject to administrative review.

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