Capital Report: September 18, 2026

On tonight’s program: Local, state and federal candidates aren’t the only items on November’s Florida ballot. There are some pretty important and controversial constitutional amendments as well; Of all the amendments on the ballot, it’s the one about property tax reduction that’s drawing the most attention; President Trump may be against AI regulations, but it seems Governor DeSantis is taking a different tack. At the same time, Florida is moving to restrict the use of AI in public schools, along with state colleges; Alligator Alcatraz may be closed, but its grim reality continues to emerge; Florida’s jobless rate dropped slightly in August; And mental health therapy can take many forms….medication, counseling sessions and – believe it or not – board games.