New laws, final $1 minimum wage hike arrive with October
Staff ReportAmong the new laws taking effect Oct. 1 are changes to how law enforcement identifies criminal gang members, a new…
Read MoreProposal targets vaccination discrimination
Calling it the “Health Care Medical Freedom Act,” a House Republican on Monday filed a bill that would prevent health…
Read MoreDrinking Straws Targeted
Legislation filed Thursday would set guidelines for local government rules involving the materials used for drinking straws and stirrers. The…
Read MoreTrump eyes AI regulation amid Florida attention
President Donald Trump on Monday renewed his push for federal control over artificial intelligence regulation just as Florida lawmakers begin…
Read MoreDeSantis works on AI legislation
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday he is working with Senate President Ben Albritton, R-Wauchula, and other lawmakers on legislation aimed…
Read MoreBills could lead to vaccine lawsuits
House and Senate Republicans have filed proposals that could allow Floridians to sue vaccine manufacturers who advertise their products in…
Read MoreHouse tax proposals analyzed
A panel of state economists is set to review the financial impact of a series of Florida House proposals aimed…
Read MoreHouse offers menu of property tax cuts
The Florida House on Thursday unveiled a sweeping set of proposed constitutional amendments aimed at cutting property taxes while protecting…
Read MoreDecommissioned solar facilities eyed
As solar development continues to expand across Florida, lawmakers are considering new rules for what happens when facilities reach the…
Read MoreIdeology-based crimes targeted
A new proposal filed in the Florida House would expand hate-crime laws to include offenses motivated by political ideology. Rep.…
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