by Caden DeLisa | Jun 28, 2023
Gov. Ron DeSantis authorized legislation that removes fentanyl test strips from the state’s list of prohibited drug paraphernalia. Fentanyl test strips help individuals identify the presence of fentanyl in illicit drugs, allowing them to take necessary...
by Brian Burgess | Jun 27, 2023
A judge denies a plea to prevent the implementation of a law in Florida that bars government workers from having union fees automatically deducted from their wages. The law, SB 256, places new constraints on public employee unions and is seen by supporters as...
by Caden DeLisa | Jun 27, 2023
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed HB 125 into law, bringing reforms to the valuation and acquisition process of utility systems regulated by the Public Service Commission (PSC). The law establishes a rate base value for acquired utility systems, determined by the...
by Caden DeLisa | Jun 27, 2023
Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed legislation that aimed to increase the maximum permitted interest rate on consumer finance loans in Florida from 30 to 36 percent. The bill would have removed the tiered interest structure and required licensees to submit annual reports to the...
by Caden DeLisa | Jun 27, 2023
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation expanding the use of telehealth for renewing medical marijuana certifications in Florida. The new law allows physicians to conduct remote renewals for qualified patients, while still requiring an in-person examination for the...
by Jim Saunders - News Service of Florida | Jun 27, 2023
Gov. Ron DeSantis and Central Florida special district attempt to dismiss federal lawsuit filed by Walt Disney Parks and Resorts over alleged constitutional rights violations. State attorneys argue that DeSantis and the acting secretary of the Florida Department of...
