Pizzo is leaving the Democratic Party
Florida Senate Majority Leader Jason Pizzo announced yesterday that he is leaving the Democratic Party and switching to no party affiliation, saying that “The Democratic Party in Florida is dead.”
Florida lawmakers are not expected to repeal minimum wage protections
The proposal sought to allow people to voluntarily accept pay below the minimum wage when employed in positions deemed a “work-study, internship, pre-apprenticeship, or other similar work-based learning opportunity.”
A Trump executive order could impact local libraries
A Trump executive order in March ordered the reduction of seven agencies, including the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Since then, most IMLS staff have been put on administrative leave.
Lawmakers seem unlikely to pass major property insurance legislation
The House is expected to consider a bill (HB 643) that includes issues such as setting new standards about payments that insurers make to affiliated companies. But the Senate has not taken up such issues.
Holocaust Remembrance Day is recognized in St. Petersburg
Yesterday was Holocaust Remembrance Day, and people around the world are paying their respects to the millions of lives lost.
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