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On Tax Day, Progressive Advocates Call For Corporate Accountability In Tallahassee
April 15 having fallen over the weekend, Tuesday officially was designated as Tax Day, when individual income tax returns are due.
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To Voters: Soon, It Could Be More Difficult To Pass A Constitutional Amendment
It's the result of Republicans being in control of all branches of state government for nearly three decades.
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Big Development: Bill Sponsor Says Regulations On Hemp Are O.U.T., ‘Out'
Over the past month, hemp entrepreneurs have traveled to the state Capitol to advocate against a proposal to regulate hemp-derived products.
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Democrat Says DeSantis's Press Conference Was About "Retaliation, Not Good Government"
"We are not going to turn Disney over to his (DeSantis's) anti-gay mob," she added.
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Fla., Could Execute Child Rapists Under Measure Approved By The State House
Defying Supreme Court precedence, the Florida House overwhelmingly approved a measure Thursday that would broaden the death penalty.
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GOP Legislation "Makes It Impossible For Transgender People To Live Their Daily Lives"
The American Civil Liberties Union denounced the legislation, which further impinges on the freedom of the LGBTQ+ population.
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With Broward, Fort Lauderdale Under Water, Senate Panel Advances Ban On Environmental Investing
Torrential rains caused flooding in Fort Lauderdale, forcing its airport to close.
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Protests Erupt In Fla., House As Lawmakers Consider Restrictive 6-Week Abortion Ban
Multiple disruptions, demonstrations and protests erupted Thursday morning as abortion rights protesters threw handfuls of stickers.
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DeSantis, Again Under The Cloak Of Darkness, Signs Bill And Harms Women; Democrats Vow To Help
"DeSantis, don’t you dare ever stand up there and say that the people of our state are free," Fried exclaimed, noting DeSantis's "minions."
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House Speaker: Despite 50+ Amendments, 6-Week Abortion Ban Bill Won't Change And It Will Pass
The state House prepares to vote on a bill that makes it illegal for a person to have an abortion after six weeks of pregnancy.
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Law-Enforcement Groups Urge Fla., Supreme Court To Sustain Andrew Warren Suspension
Florida's law-enforcement establishment is siding with Gov. Ron DeSantis in Andrew Warren's appeal of his suspension.
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Lawmakers And The Public: Controversial Hemp Bill Needs Work
Lawmakers in a House committee on Wednesday approved a bill related to regulations for hemp-derived products.
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Senators Recommend Confirmation For AHCA Secretary Weida; Some Lawmakers Raised Questions
Key senators recommended Thursday that attorney Jason Weida be confirmed as secretary of the Agency for Health Care Administration.
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Senators Revise Contentious Higher Ed Bill After Uproar Over The State Of Florida's Public Universities
State senators on Wednesday did an overhaul on a higher education bill that has been under scrutiny by university communities in Florida.
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U.S. Sen. Tim Scott Announces 2024 Exploratory Committee During Iowa Trip
U.S. Sen. Tim Scott announced his launch of a presidential candidate exploratory committee for 2024 during an Iowa stop Tuesday.
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Screaming For Help, Jailed Woman Gives Birth In Cell And Baby Dies Within Hours; This Should Never Happen Again, Lawmaker Says
In August of 2021, Erica Thompson was booked into the Alachua County Jail on a charge of violating her probation on a perjury charge.
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GOP Lawmakers Approve Anti-Union Legislation; Critics Call It A Vindictive, "Mean Bill"
It's a measure that union officials say would substantially weaken public sector unions in Florida.
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Pilot Program To Allow Inmates To Work As ‘Peer Support' Specialists Gains Momentum In Fla., House
Studies show incarcerated people with substance use disorders or mental illness find it comfortable, easier to work with these specialists.
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A Flurry Of ‘Amicus' Briefs; Outside Parties Intervene In Fla., Supreme Court's Pivotal Abortion Case
The Florida Supreme Court fight over the state's 15-week abortion ban has attracted a dizzying number of interventions from outside parties.
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GOP Lawmakers Push For Sweeping Bans On COVID-19 Vaccines And Tests, Plus Face Mask Requirements
Florida GOP lawmakers are looking to restrict face mask coverings, proof of COVID-19 vaccinations and COVID-19 tests at private businesses.