by Jim Saunders - News Service of Florida | May 11, 2023
Governor Ron DeSantis signed a tougher immigration law ahead of a change to federal immigration policy that is expected to lead to a surge in migrants crossing the southern border. The bill cracks down on business requirements for checking immigration status of...
by Brian Burgess | May 8, 2023
Governor DeSantis signed three bills aimed at curbing Chinese Communist Party influence in the state. One bill prevents Chinese citizens from purchasing land in Florida, with some exceptions, and bans the sale of property near military bases and critical...
by Brian Burgess | May 3, 2023
The Florida legislature passed a comprehensive immigration bill addressing part of Governor Ron DeSantis’ agenda, with provisions such as requiring businesses to use E-Verify to check work status and mandating hospitals to compile financial data on the cost of...
by Brian Burgess | Mar 19, 2023
By any measure, thirty million dollars is a lot of money. It’s particularly striking in the political arena when the opposition has yet to raise a single cent. This is the current state of affairs in Florida as Trulieve, the medical marijuana company, has...
by Brian Burgess | Mar 15, 2023
The Florida Senate Judiciary Committee has advanced a bill aimed at restricting the sale of agricultural land to entities tied to certain countries. The proposed legislation, sponsored by Sen. Jay Collins, R-Tampa, would prevent foreign countries of concern, including...
by Caden DeLisa | Mar 13, 2023
A group of Florida lawmakers, including Senators Rick Scott and Marco Rubio, introduced the Block Grant Assistance Act to provide relief to agriculture producers affected by Hurricanes Ian and Nicole. Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson expressed his...
