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TAMPA — Two longtime former state lawmakers who now serve in local government don’t think much of the audits of their counties’ spending conducted by Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia’s office in recent months. Since being appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis to the position in July, Ingoglia has held press conferences in some of […]

What did we learn from a climate summit that ended in a deal with no new mention of fossil fuels?

Nearly 200 countries attended COP30, which aimed to commit the world to take more action on climate change.

For Washington residents, getting help from state government could soon become easier and more secure, thanks in part to increased use of artificial intelligence. Early next year, the state will launch the first public version of a new Resident Portal as part of a redesigned and expanded wa.gov. It will give people a single place […]

Baroness Hallett makes her second report into the UK's pandemic response. With Jim Reed.

Baroness Hallett makes her second report into the UK's pandemic response. With Jim Reed.

Baroness Hallett makes her second report into the UK's pandemic response. With Jim Reed.

The Senate’s plan to address the school choice voucher system’s shortfalls was made public Friday.  “A myriad of accountability problems” went on display this week when two legislative committees reacted to an independent audit showing “funding did not follow the child” to private schools or homeschool. Now, Sen. Don Gaetz, R-Crestview, has put out his […]

Damage at the Washington state Capitol from vandalism last month could cost nearly $1 million. New estimates released Thursday put the total tab for the Oct. 5 rampage at $623,000 to $914,000 excluding taxes. The biggest cost driver is damage to a historic chenille rug nearly a century old in the state reception room, according […]

The ex-senior minister apologises for mistakes in the pandemic, but defends some of the previous government's actions.

The ex-senior minister apologises for mistakes in the pandemic, but defends some of the previous government's actions.

The ex-senior minister apologises for mistakes in the pandemic, but defends some of the previous government's actions.