The Florida Legislature wrapped up its regular 60-day session, and it may go down as the least productive session in the state’s history. Lawmakers did
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Florida bills to require proof of citizenship for voters heads to governor’s desk, but not without controversy
Florida’s Republican-led Legislature has passed new rules for voter identification that will require citizens to show proof they are U.S. citizens at the polls. The
Local officials say that the
Florida’s controversial “Anti-Diversity Bill” has passed both the House and Senate, threatening the financial stability of major LGBTQ+ Pride celebrations and other cultural events by
Miami Beach city leaders speak out against the state’s proposed bills that will allow a local water park to be built
Miami Beach city leaders are publicly challenging state lawmakers over two proposed bills, House Bill 399 and Senate Bill 208, which they contend could undermine
Florida introduces dozens of domestic violence bills, as cases rise in the state, experts call it
Florida state lawmakers this legislative session are considering dozens of bills aimed at strengthening domestic violence laws as cases continue to rise across the state.
Florida university leaders put a pause on hiring international faculty and staff members through H-1B visas
The State University System’s Board of Governors on Monday approved a pause in hiring international faculty and staff members through what are known as H-1B
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis backs a new bill targeting unions; those who support him won’t be affected
In 2023, the Florida Legislature passed Senate Bill 256, a measure designed to attack public sector unions by making it harder for them to collect
Florida Department of Health cuts thousands of dollars in funds from HIV and AIDS drug program
The Florida Department of Health issued emergency rules Wednesday that will block thousands of Floridians from accessing their HIV medication. Starting Sunday, the state will
Miami residents and city officials concerned on what the Florida legislature on eliminating property taxes will mean
Bills that would eliminate property taxes in Florida are moving through the state legislature, raising concerns among local governments about how they would operate without
Florida House approves new eligibility rules for voting, despite debate that it is a
A proposal to tighten voter eligibility rules was approved by the Republican-controlled House on Wednesday over the objections of Democrats who contend seniors and students