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Vape maker JUUL says they support more restrictions on youth access, tighter market regulation

Vape maker JUUL says they support more restrictions on youth access, tighter market regulation

by Brian Burgess | Jan 22, 2024

The company is pushing for passage of a pair of bills filed in the Florida House and Senate that would boost safety and crack down on youth vaping. Amid national backlash over the dangers of youth vaping, JUUL Labs Inc. is pushing for tighter marketplace regulation to...
Not quite the 2023 News Story of the Year: DeSantis presidential run; Property insurance; Reedy Creek saga

Not quite the 2023 News Story of the Year: DeSantis presidential run; Property insurance; Reedy Creek saga

by Brian Burgess | Dec 26, 2023

Governor Ron DeSantis’ presidential campaign dominated Florida’s political landscape, influencing state and national politics. Florida’s property insurance crisis escalated, affecting homeowners and sparking legislative debates. The state’s...
Gainesville utility takeover case results in another court win for DeSantis

Gainesville utility takeover case results in another court win for DeSantis

by Brian Burgess | Dec 22, 2023

A federal judge dismissed claims against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in a lawsuit challenging the overhaul of Gainesville’s municipal utility. The lawsuit, filed by Gainesville Residents United, claimed the new law violated speech rights. But the law’s...
Explainer: Legal arguments in today’s high stakes showdown between Disney and DeSantis

Explainer: Legal arguments in today’s high stakes showdown between Disney and DeSantis

by Brian Burgess | Dec 12, 2023

In a court case that has garnered national attention, the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals is set to hear oral arguments today in the legal battle between entertainment giant Disney and the State of Florida. At the heart of the dispute is a question of free speech and...
Flip-flopping progressive voter rights group fights to keep felons from paying fines, fees

Flip-flopping progressive voter rights group fights to keep felons from paying fines, fees

by Brian Burgess | Nov 29, 2023

The Florida Rights Restoration Coalition continues its legal effort to challenge the state’s requirement for felons to pay all legal financial obligations before voting. Despite past acknowledgments on the necessity of completing all sentence terms, the...
Cato report: Florida ranks 2nd in the U.S. for overall freedom

Cato report: Florida ranks 2nd in the U.S. for overall freedom

by Guest Contributor | Nov 28, 2023

Florida ranks second in the U.S. for overall freedom, according to the Cato Institute’s “Freedom in the 50 States” report, excelling in fiscal policy but ranking lower in personal freedoms. The report highlights Florida’s strong economic...
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