Gov. Ron DeSantis, who has strongly criticized the bill as "weak," is likely to veto it and could call lawmakers back for another special session. Jan 28 00:31 Florida Legislature slams DeSantis immigration proposals Florida's Republican-controlled Legislature will revamp immigration laws this we...
The article focuses on the legislation passed by the Florida State Legislature which will allow the proprietors of the billboards to have permanent compensable view alleviations. The new law grants view easements to owners without payment of compensation and it also prohibits beautification ornaments...
The House and Senate say a package of tax breaks will be crafted alongside the budget Feb 1, 2024 Florida senators back teen work changes Senators who supported the bill cited their work experiences as teens Jan 31, 2024 Bill aimed to allow teens to work longer hours cleared hurdle ...
When the legislature first enacted, and the governor signed, the preemption legislation, the bill did not include any penalties for municipalities violating the statute. Some city and county governments took advantage of this and simply ignored the preemption law, imposing their own stricter codes. T...
The contentious bill also incited outrage among LGBTQ supporters across the nation, including President Joe Biden.
When CJ Walden heard the news that someFlorida classrooms would limit LGBTQ topicsunder a proposed bill in the state legislature, first he felt shock. Then, the pain set in. "This bill will lead to more pain, depression and suicide and self-harm," CJ told ABC News. He is the vice pre...
A move to revamp the state-backed property insurer of last resort into Florida’s main wind carrier, a plan dubbed “Citizens 2.0,” appears to have died in the Legislature this year. But other insurance-related bills are still alive, and the governor’s … ...
Florida Legislature Passes Multiple Florida Chamber Priorities, Making Florida Even More Competitive March 9, 2024 540 Florida Chamber sees passage of multiple Chamber priorities that create regulatory certainty, improvements in education and workforce, protect critical infrastructure,… ...
The Florida Wildlife Corridor Act was passed unanimously. It aims to protect green spaces, drinking water, and wildlife such as panthers.
The governor wasn’t able to convince lawmakers to back all his ideas on illegal immigration. But Trump’s grip got tighter than ever. ByKimberly LeonardandGary Fineout|January 29, 2025 07:00 AM Florida’s GOP Legislature passes its own immigration bill over DeSantis objections ...