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
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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
Florida House passes a bill designating a
After a contentious debate, the Republican-controlled House voted along party lines Wednesday on bills that designates a road in Miami-Dade County and a day annually
Florida House advances bill that will clear most home property taxes which if approved will take effect in 2027
A proposal asking voters in November to eliminate most homestead property taxes cleared the House Thursday, while the Senate has yet to advance a similar
Florida is set to give $50 million more to local law agencies for immigration enforcement for three counties
The State Board of Immigration Enforcement (SBIE) is set to approve another $53 million in awards for local law enforcement agencies. About half of those