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Penny-rounding bill clears Florida Legislature
On the heels of the federal government’s decision to stop making pennies, the Florida Legislature has passed a bill to address the impacts. Senate Bill 1074 cleared both chambers. It authorizes retailers to round to the nearest nickel if there is a shortage of...
Senate Democrats Urge Temporary Suspension of Motor Fuel Taxes
Florida Senate Democrats on Thursday called for a temporary suspension of the state’s motor fuel taxes, arguing the move would provide immediate relief to drivers as gasoline prices climb sharply amid turmoil in the global oil market. According to AAA, Florida’s...
Tallahassee City Commission Approves Transfer of City-Owned Hospital Assets to FSU
The Tallahassee City Commission voted Wednesday to approve the transfer of city-owned Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare hospital assets to Florida State University (FSU), advancing a long-planned effort to build an academic health center in the city. The vote marks the...
Lawmakers Pass Bill to Create Recall Process for Community Development District Officials
Florida lawmakers unanimously approved legislation that would create a formal process for recalling elected members of community development district boards, sending the measure to Gov. Ron DeSantis for consideration after it passed both chambers. The bill, if signed...
DeSantis’ artificial intelligence regulations stall in House
Artificial intelligence regulations backed by Gov. Ron DeSantis sailed through the Florida Senate and stalled in the House, where leaders align with President Donald Trump’s stance that the federal government should take charge. The Artificial Intelligence Bill of...
Florida House Approves Measure to Push More Commercial Risks Out of Citizens Property Insurance Corp.
The Florida House this week passed a property insurance measure aimed at further shrinking Citizens Property Insurance’s role in the commercial market by expanding the use of private-market clearinghouse reviews for commercial risks. The chamber approved the bill on...
Opinion
Democrat’s national woes put Debbie Mucarsel-Powell’s U.S. Senate race on ice
For the past few months, there was a flicker of hope among Democrats nationwide—a glimmer that Vice President Kamala Harris might revive the party's fortunes and take the fight back to Donald Trump, a task she may yet succeed with, but not as easily as some national...
Sheriff: Yes on Amendment 3 to protect lives and strengthen communities
As the Sheriff of Bradford County with nearly 40 years of experience in Florida law enforcement, I have seen firsthand the devastating effects that low-level marijuana possession charges can have on individuals and their families. This November, we have a unique...
It’s time to cap medical malpractice damages and protect Florida’s healthcare future
In the past legislative session, a bill was filed to cap medical malpractice damages, specifically those damages that were related to pain and suffering. Unfortunately, that legislation failed, but in my opinion, it is time for someone to file that legislation again....
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