Legislative Session Weekly Roundup
By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Let’s be blunt. Less than two weeks into his first legislative session…
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‘Sanctuary Cities’ Bill Speeds Through Senate
By The News Service of Florida A Republican lawmaker’s effort to deport more undocumented immigrants detained by Florida law-enforcement agencies is quickly…
Senators Roll Out Hurricane Relief Plan
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Northwest Florida lawmakers Thursday promoted a $315 million proposal that would make…
DeSantis Calls for “Bold” Action in State of the State
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida While focusing heavily on now-familiar priorities such as the environment and education, Gov. Ron…
Signatures Pile Up for Minimum Wage Measure
A political committee backing a proposed constitutional amendment that would increase the minimum wage in Florida is moving toward meeting an initial…
Florida Bar Investigates Gaetz Tweet
By Ana Ceballos, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Bar on Wednesday opened an investigation into U.S. Rep. Matt…
Ten Big Issues to Watch During the 2019 Session
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Florida lawmakers will gather March 5 in the House chamber to hear…
US Attorney Charges “Unprecedented Number” of Illegal Entry Cases in North Florida
Lawrence Keefe, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida, announced last week that 12 previously deported aliens have been indicted…
Census Fight Could Affect Florida Political Numbers
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — With the U.S. Supreme Court moving quickly to hear the case, a…
DeSantis Pursues New School Voucher Program
By Ana Ceballos, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis said Friday he wants to create a new “equal…
Orange Crop Numbers Remain Steady
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Florida’s orange crop forecast has held steady since the end of 2018,…
DeSantis Wants New Teacher Bonus Program
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Four years after lawmakers started a controversial teacher-bonus program, Gov. Ron DeSantis…