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From projections of a 6% increase to holding the status quo: Gainesville Regional Utilities management now says it doesn’t need a rate increase for the next fiscal year.
Read More »GRU Says No Electric Rate Increase Needed Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Why There’s Little Sunshine On Many Economic Development Deals In Florida — And Beyond
State laws, including in Florida and neighboring states, are a patchwork of regulations that tend to land on the side of corporate secrecy, more often than not.
Read More »Alachua County Commissioners Address COVID-19 Spike, Amend Mask Policy
Warnings and citations will be issued to people in Alachua County who refuse to wear face masks inside of establishments.
Read More »DeSantis Signs Bills On Wrongful Incarceration, Broadband
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday signed 25 bills into law, including approving $2.15 million for a Jacksonville man wrongfully imprisoned for almost 43 years and two measures tied to a series of controversial highway plans.
Read More »Pandemic Denies First Generation Graduates Their Special Moment
Amid a global pandemic, universities across the nation have postponed the commencement ceremonies of graduating seniors, or the “Class of COVID-19.”
Read More »Florida Governor’s Task Force Lays Out Phases Of State’s Reopening Timeline
A plan is in place to reopen Florida and shock its economy back to life amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read More »E-Verify Opponents And Supporters Wait As DeSantis Begins To Sign Bills
If DeSantis signs the bill, as he is expected to do, all public employers, contractors and subcontractors must register with the E-Verify system to hire new employees beginning Jan. 1. Private employers have the option of using E-Verify or the documents required for an I-9 form, but they must keep copies of those documents at least three years.
Read More »How Gainesville Churches, Food Banks Are Trying To Fill Needs During The Coronavirus Crisis
The coronavirus crisis has left many people without jobs, putting people in financially stressful situations and creating a higher demand for local food banks.
Read More »College Students Are Left Wondering ‘What If?’ As Summer Internships Are Canceled
COVID-19 has caused internships to be lost, interviews postponed and calls and emails left unreturned, leaving college students uncertain about their future.
Read More »An Alachua County COVID-19 Portal Matches Volunteers With Those Needing Help
Amid the chaos of COVID-19, Alachua County is looking for volunteers to help out with jobs ranging from delivering groceries to answering phonelines for people with questions.
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