by Jim Turner and Ryan Dailey - News Service of Florida | May 12, 2023
Governor Ron DeSantis signed 37 bills, one of which prevents the release of travel records of state leaders, citing security concerns and threats he receives. The Republican-controlled Legislature passed a bill providing a public-records exemption for travel records,...
by Jim Saunders - News Service of Florida | May 11, 2023
Three unions representing city workers in South Florida have filed the second lawsuit challenging a new law that imposes restrictions on public-employee unions. The state’s largest teacher and faculty unions also filed a separate lawsuit on Wednesday against the...
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 Jim Turner - News Service of Florida | May 8, 2023
Florida lawmakers approved billions of dollars to speed up 20 highway projects across the state under the banner of “Moving Florida Forward.” Other plans include an approved $13.6 billion for the Department of Transportation’s five-year work program...
by Brian Burgess | May 8, 2023
A list of six finalists to replace outgoing Florida Supreme Court Justice Ricky Polston has been submitted to Governor Ron DeSantis. The finalists include four judges from the 6th District Court of Appeal, Chief Judge Meredith Sasso, and Judges Jared Smith, Joshua...
