Capitol Update – Week Ending 08/22/2025

Capitol Update is a review of state government. Topics include:

• A federal judge ordered the state to quit operating the Alligator Alcatraz immigrant detention center.
• The Governor and Senate President announced the award of Community Development Block Grants to rural communities across the state.
• Florida State University celebrated the life of the late John Thrasher, former FSU President, Senator and House Speaker.