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Tampa judge rejects federal transportation mask mandate
Mizelle also ruled that the CDC violated the federal Administrative Procedure Act.
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Florida tries to thwart challenge to out-of-state contribution limits on amendment drives
“The 2021 law and the new measure would limit contributions during the petition-gathering phase of initiatives.”
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Appeals court rules against Florida bars’ lawsuit over COVID-19 shutdown damages
In the lawsuit filed in circuit court, bar owners alleged that the restrictions were arbitrary.
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Judge says Florida’s 24-hour waiting period for abortions is constitutional
The ruling continued high-profile victories for abortion opponents in Florida.
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DeSantis signs bill limiting out-of-state money for amendment initiatives, critics hint at court fight
HB 921 includes a $3,000 limit on contributions from out-of-state donors to committees trying to collect enough petition signatures.
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DeSantis signs bill that reduces time of required direct care for Florida’s nursing home residents
DeSantis’ office announced the bill signings in a news release after 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.
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DeSantis says both he and Biden want to advance plan to import cheaper prescription drugs from Canada
The governor on Tuesday criticized the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the delay.
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Florida secretary of state says redistricting lawsuit should be put on hold
The motion said “all three branches of the state government are currently addressing and will address reapportionment.”
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Judge rules against Tampa’s Cambridge Christian in lawsuit over denied loudspeaker prayer at football game
Part of the school’s argument was that the FHSAA allowed a pre-game prayer over the loudspeaker at a 2012 game.
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A federal judge puts lawsuit against Piney Point on hold
U.S. District Judge William Jung put a six-month stay on the lawsuit.
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Florida fights against allowing DNA testing for Death Row inmate
Sireci was sentenced to death in the 1975 murder of used-car dealer Howard Poteet, who suffered 55 stab wounds.
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Florida judge is expected to uphold law that requires a 24 hour waiting period for abortions
“This law is an insult to Floridians and their ability to make their own medical decisions.”
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The 10 biggest issues from Florida’s 2022 legislative session
Florida lawmakers finished the regular legislative session Monday by passing a $112.1 billion budget for the fiscal year that will start July 1.
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Florida lawmakers pass record $112 billion budget
The Senate voted 33-0 to pass the budget, while the House backed it in a 105-3 vote.
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Another lawsuit calls for federal court to set Florida’s congressional district map
“Unlike the Legislature, Governor DeSantis has demonstrated that he is not willing to abide by the law..”
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Florida’s record $112.1 billion budget draws bipartisan support
“I am smart enough to know when I should probably keep my mouth shut and say thank you,” Sen. Janet Cruz, D-Tampa, said
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Florida House passes bill that allows businesses to sue cities if local ordinances impact revenue
“This is just going to give the bad actors another opportunity to threaten local governments to get their ways.”
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Florida’s controversial rooftop solar changes backed as debate continues
“The goal of the bill is to get to no subsidy,” Bradley told the Rules Committee.
