‘Charlie Kirk Day’ could be coming to Florida next year. Here’s why
Read full article: ‘Charlie Kirk Day’ could be coming to Florida next year. Here’s whyA bill bringing a special day of observation for slain conservative commentator Charlie Kirk just passed its first hurdle in the Florida Legislature on Tuesday.
Own a tree? This Florida bill could hold you responsible if it falls — here’s how it works
Read full article: Own a tree? This Florida bill could hold you responsible if it falls — here’s how it worksWith the Florida Legislature finally in the swing of things, one proposed bill could have a big impact on households with a tree in their yard.
Minimum wage exemptions take another step closer to becoming Florida law
Read full article: Minimum wage exemptions take another step closer to becoming Florida lawA Florida bill aimed at carving out exceptions to the state’s minimum wage law made further headway through the Florida Legislature this week.
Banning Skittles in Florida? This new bill could do just that — and more
Read full article: Banning Skittles in Florida? This new bill could do just that — and morePlenty of people enjoy sweets like Skittles, though they may not be the healthiest options. But a new Florida bill could take those options off the table altogether.
Immigration, petition bills filed for Florida special session
Read full article: Immigration, petition bills filed for Florida special sessionOn the eve of a special legislative session called by Gov. Ron DeSantis, Republican lawmakers Sunday filed a flurry of bills to crack down on undocumented immigrants and place additional restrictions on the ballot initiative process.
New Florida law banning homeless from sleeping in public starts soon. Here are the details
Read full article: New Florida law banning homeless from sleeping in public starts soon. Here are the detailsA controversial law designed to prevent homeless people from sleeping in public places soon goes into effect in Florida.
Florida set to ban homeless from sleeping on public property
Read full article: Florida set to ban homeless from sleeping on public propertyFlorida will ban thousands of homeless people from setting up camp or sleeping on public property under a bill lawmakers sent to Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, who supports the idea.
Florida bill to ban homeless people from sleeping in public goes to DeSantis
Read full article: Florida bill to ban homeless people from sleeping in public goes to DeSantisA controversial proposal designed to prevent homeless people from sleeping in public places while requiring local governments to address the issue is headed to Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Florida monuments, flags bills could be dead for legislative session
Read full article: Florida monuments, flags bills could be dead for legislative sessionControversial bills aimed at preventing local governments from removing historical monuments and restricting the types of flags flown at schools and other public buildings appear to be dead in the Florida Senate.
Florida Senate backs controversial immigration changes
Read full article: Florida Senate backs controversial immigration changesWith Democrats saying the proposal could lead to racial profiling, the Florida Senate on Friday passed an immigration package that Republican supporters said is aimed at forcing the federal government to address an “invasion” of migrants into the country.
Florida Senate passes bill clarifying election crimes prosecution
Read full article: Florida Senate passes bill clarifying election crimes prosecutionFlorida’s statewide prosecutor would have jurisdiction to prosecute more crimes related to elections and voting, under a bill passed by the Florida Senate Wednesday.
McCarthy, Trump have 'positive' call despite Jan. 6 audio
Read full article: McCarthy, Trump have 'positive' call despite Jan. 6 audioHouse Republican leader Kevin McCarthy had a “positive” call with Donald Trump, despite the release of an audio recording critical of the former president shortly after the Capitol insurrection on Jan. 6, 2021.