by News Service of Florida | Jun 21, 2023
Florida Republican lawmakers passed a law with additional restrictions on public-employee unions, but unions representing law enforcement, correctional officers, and firefighters were exempt. The Florida Police Benevolent Association (PBA) is challenging a proposed...
by Jim Saunders - News Service of Florida | Jun 21, 2023
A lawsuit has been filed against the state of Florida by the League of Women Voters of Florida and the NAACP, claiming that the voter-registration form violates federal law. The plaintiffs argue that the form does not adequately inform potential voters of eligibility...
by Jim Saunders - News Service of Florida | Jun 14, 2023
State attorneys moved to protect a new law placing restrictions on teachers unions by filing a motion urging a federal judge to reject a preliminary injunction request. The preliminary injunction request by teachers unions came after the unions filed a lawsuit seeking...
by Jim Saunders - News Service of Florida | Jun 12, 2023
A judge has granted a stay on key parts of Florida’s lawsuit against the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding the importation of cheaper prescription drugs from Canada. The FDA expects to make a decision on Florida’s importation plan by...
by Jim Turner - News Service of Florida | Jun 7, 2023
Travel from Canada to Florida has almost returned to pre-pandemic levels, with 1.44 million Canadians visiting in the first quarter of 2023. Visa issues, including long wait times for visa appointments, are complicating Florida’s efforts to attract overseas...
