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Florida bill would allow doctors to OK medical pot via telehealth
More than 2,500 doctors have undergone training that allows them to order medical marijuana for patients.
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Florida legislature moves closer to allowing open carry
Gov. Ron DeSantis signaled this week that he would support an open-carry proposal.
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Bipartisan bill calls for later start times at Florida public schools
The proposal would prevent public middle schools from starting before 8 a.m. and public high schools from starting before 8:30 a.m.
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Andrew Warren’s lawsuit against Florida Gov. DeSantis gets fast-tracked on appeal
Warren has also filed a legal challenge at the Florida Supreme Court.
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‘You ain’t seen nothin’ yet’: Florida Gov. DeSantis hints at tackling more culture war issues at State of the State address
DeSantis used parts of Tuesday’s speech to focus on red-meat issues for Republican voters.
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Florida bill would ban ‘political loyalty tests’ in schools, universities
Rep. Spencer Roach, a North Fort Myers Republican who sponsored the bill, pointed to things such as diversity, equity and inclusion statements.
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Florida Republicans introduce bill banning abortion after 6 weeks of pregnancy
“Most people do not even know they are pregnant until after six weeks, so this six-week ban might as well be a complete ban.”
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Florida bill would give DeSantis power to allow pre-game prayers at school sporting events
Bill sponsor Jay Collins, R-Tampa, said the bill is intended to provide state “oversight” of the athletics board.
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Florida Republicans want to drop rifle-buying age from 21 to 18, a change made after Parkland massacre
Federal law already barred people under 21 from buying handguns.
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Florida Republicans file legislation targeting public sector unions
The bills would exempt unions representing law-enforcement officers and firefighters from the changes.
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Florida Republicans file bill that would make puberty blockers, hormone therapy for trans youths illegal
The House version would require that doctors lose their licenses if they commit violations, while the Senate bill could lead to criminal charges.
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Florida lawmakers appeal in subpoena fight over state’s controversial education laws
The judge ordered that the lawmakers turn over certain “factually based information” to the plaintiffs.
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‘This is what a dictator does’: Nikki Fried rips Republican proposal to abolish Florida Democratic Party
“A dictator goes after those who oppose his policies, those who stand in his way of ultimate power.”
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Florida Gov. DeSantis asks federal judge to toss out migrant flights lawsuit
The lawsuit alleges that state officials and an organizer, Perla Huerta, deceived the migrants into getting on the flights.
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Petition to legalize recreational pot in Florida tops 420,000 signatures
The committee would need to submit at least 891,589 signatures to get on the ballot.
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Tampa Bay Republican files law expanding Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law
Anderson’s bill would go beyond the instruction issues to address personal pronouns.
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10 big issues to watch during Florida’s 2023 legislative session
Session begins next week.
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New College of Florida’s board looks to abolish diversity, equity, and inclusion ‘bureaucracies’
As part of the proposed changes, the board will decide whether to eliminate the school’s Office of Outreach & Inclusive Excellence.
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Florida Gov. DeSantis officially takes over Disney district, and stacks board with conservative pals
“If DeSantis actually wants to end the corporate kingdom then he should support policies like HB 769/SB 1144…”
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Florida House speaker supports Gov. DeSantis’ efforts to weaken news media protections
“I think the governor’s right. It’s time to test that law, you know the New York Times v. Sullivan.”