The Commission for Public Higher Education would be an accrediting nonprofit for universities in Florida and other states.

The tight roll call, 218-214, came at a potentially high political cost, with two Republicans joining all Democrats opposed.

MIAMI, Fla. — On Tuesday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced he planned to sign two bills, CS 56, Geoengineering and Weather Modification Activities, and CS 700 Department of Agriculture and ...