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Florida lawmakers pass a budget and end the session
Minority Leader Fentrice Driskell said, “It really seems to me like the Republicans are turning a blind eye and a deaf ear to Floridians who are in crisis.”
Florida lawmakers pass a bill to raise the minimum age for strippers to 21
The Florida Legislature passed a bill that would prevent strippers under age 21 from working in adult-entertainment establishments.
Florida lawmakers pass changes to Citizens Insurance
The Florida House passed a bill that could lead to at least some second homes moving from Citizens to the private insurance market.
The House voted 81-29 to pass the bill (HB 1645), which was approved by the Senate, 28-12. It is ready to go to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Lawmakers sign off on vacation rentals plan
By Dara Kam ©2024 The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Senate on Thursday gave final approval to a plan aimed, in part, at addressing “party houses” at short-term rental properties, as the...
DeSantis to get bill on shooting bears
The state House gave final approval to a bill that would bolster self-defense arguments for people who kill bears on their property.
A bill to allow chaplains in Florida schools is ready for Ron DeSantis
Florida school districts could soon be authorized to allow volunteer chaplains to provide services to students.
Environmental groups oppose a stay in the fight over wetlands permitting in Florida
Environmental groups argue that Florida's request for a stay would “create confusion and perpetuate violations” of the Endangered Species Act.
Florida tax package includes ‘holidays’ and small insurance breaks
The Florida Senate rolled out a tax package that includes sales-tax “holidays” and modest discounts on property-insurance policies.
Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed Tina Descovich to the Florida ethics commission last year. The position requires Senate confirmation.
The Florida Legislature supports limits to book challenges
The Florida House passed a bill that includes seeking to limit school library book objections from people who don’t have children in schools.
Home hardening money approved by the Florida Legislature
A home-hardening grant program designed to help reduce property-insurance costs could get another $200 million from the state.
