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Tampa Bay Republican files bill that would eliminate almost all mail-in voting in Florida
In part, it would place restrictions on who may cast ballots by mail.
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Citing ‘cloud of uncertainty’, Tampa’s Andrew Warren won’t seek reelection as state attorney
‘…the governor has made clear that he does not care about the will of the voters…’
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Florida GOP seeks to roll back child labor law, but critics argue the state is failing to protect children on the job as it is
A Tampa-area Tropical Smoothie Cafe,and several skating rinks in the Bay area were assessed thousands of dollars in civil penalties last year.
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Orange County lawmakers back proposal to restore Disney’s control of special district
“This bill is to go back, repeal what is there and start over,” Stewart said.
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College free speech, AI: Here are 10 big issues to watch as Florida lawmakers begin the 2024 session
Tied to his budget proposal, DeSantis has called for $1.1 billion in tax breaks.
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Committee hoping to put abortion rights on Florida’s 2024 ballot collects over 860K signatures
The Florida Division of Elections website Friday showed 863,876 valid petition signatures for the proposal.
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Washington Post targets DeSantis’ office in public records lawsuit
The Post’s amended lawsuit argued that “it has become apparent … that FDLE is not alone in its culpability for violating the Post’s rights.”
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There’s no need to merge judicial districts, says Florida Supreme Court
Judicial circuits have their own judges, state attorneys and public defenders.
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Federal judge set to rule on Florida transgender care restrictions
“The governor just says, ‘I know it’s going to be in the headlines. I know it’s going to be popular. Let’s go for it,’” Hinkle posited.
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Florida residents can expect lower utility bills in 2024, with the biggest dips coming from TECO and Duke
Gas prices, however, have subsided, resulting in utilities not having to collect as much from customers in 2024 to cover the tab.
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Florida lawmakers want tougher regulations for artificial intelligence use
Not everyone agrees, however, that AI should be regulated at the state level.
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Florida Republicans look to kill red-light cameras
The proposals are filed for consideration during the 2024 legislative session, which will start Jan. 9.
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Florida Supreme Court declines to review felon’s challenge to state’s gun ban
The Florida Supreme Court on Monday did not explain its reasons for declining to take up the challenge.
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Florida Republicans files bill to allow chaplains in public schools
Parents would have to give written consent for their children to receive services from chaplains.
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Committee aiming to put abortion rights on Florida’s 2024 ballot claims over 1 million signatures
That number surpasses the 891,523 needed by Feb. 1.
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Florida approves plan to spend $19 million to conserve rural land
The largest deal involves the state paying $8.195 million for an easement on 2,101.5 acres of Syfrett Ranch in Highlands and Glades counties.
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Florida doesn’t have enough money budgeted to fund statewide transportation projects
The new budget will take effect July 1.
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Biden administration pushes back in transit dispute stemming from Florida union law
“Florida is entitled to receive its funding without waiving the requirements of SB 256.”
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Florida Republican files bill banning local governments from flying flags that represent “sexual orientation and gender” or race
“If conservative lawmakers won’t stop trying to erase us, we won’t stop showing up to oppose them.”
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Florida court says minor is not ‘sufficiently mature’ to have abortion without parental consent
Opponents have argued, in part, that some minors could face issues such as abuse if their parents found out they were pregnant.