Voucher program eyed despite legislative inaction
Staff ReportMonths after the state’s auditor general found a “myriad of accountability challenges” with Florida’s K-12 school voucher system, the Legislature…
Read MoreSheriffs criticize federal mass deportation efforts
A group of sheriffs on a state immigration enforcement board sharply criticized the federal government’s mass-deportation efforts Monday, a stark…
Read MoreSenate passes bill allowing armed staff at colleges
Staff members at state colleges and universities could sign up to carry guns on campus under a bill that passed…
Read MoreFlorida poised to require proof of citizenship to vote
Floridians may soon have to provide proof of U.S. citizenship to cast a ballot. The Senate on Wednesday debated a…
Read MoreLegislation approved to enact gold, silver as legal tender
A bill that enacts prior approval to make gold and silver coins legal tender in Florida is headed to Gov.…
Read MoreHouse approves tax cut for guns, camping gear, beer
The House passed a tax-cut bill Thursday aimed at saving money for campers, gun owners and drinkers of American-made beer.…
Read MoreA bill that would expand vaccine exemptions for public K-12 schools is headed to the Senate floor. The bill (SB…
Read MoreSurrogacy ban added to foreign interference bill
A bill that critics say could disrupt the ability of American citizens to adopt children or use surrogacy services involving…
Read MoreSenate passes bill preparing for penny’s parting
Florida is preparing for the end of the penny. A bill, SB 1074, that would allow retailers to round cash…
Read MoreDepartment of Health moves to cull thousands from AIDS drug program
The Florida Department of Health issued emergency rules Wednesday that will block thousands of Floridians from accessing HIV medication. Beginning…
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