Two women compare handgun holsters during an open carry rally at the Texas State Capitol in Austin, Texas. On January 1, 2016, the open carry
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Gov. DeSantis Redistricting Plan Gets Key Senate Backing
TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/NSF) – A Republican-favorable congressional redistricting plan that Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office released Wednesday landed quick support from the leader of the Senate’s reapportionment
Florida Legislative Leaders Give Up, Defer To DeSantis On Congressional Maps
TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/NSF) — Florida lawmakers are going to let Gov. Ron DeSantis design the state’s new congressional lines, after he vetoed their initial proposal and
Gov. Ron DeSantis Points To Need To ‘Do More’ On Insurance
TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/NSF) – Gov. Ron DeSantis expects lawmakers will make changes in Florida’s troubled property-insurance system sometime this year, at the latest after the November
Florida Lawmakers To Hold Special Session After Gov. Desantis Veteos New Congressional Map
TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/AP) — Florida lawmakers will hold a special session in April to redraw the congressional map after Gov. Ron Desantis vetoed the one they
Florida Law Will Block Restraints For Students With Disabilities
TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/NSF) – After lawmakers unanimously passed the measure this month, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed a bill that will help prevent the use
Bill Signed To Aid Florida Students With Epilepsy
TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/NSF) – Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed a bill that will require schools to create “individualized” action plans to care for students who
Critics Seek Veto Of Nursing Home Changes
TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/NSF) — Opponents of a bill that would change nursing-home staffing standards are ratcheting up efforts to convince Gov. Ron DeSantis to veto it.
Gov. DeSantis Reiterates Veto Vow On Redistricting
TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/NSF) = Gov. Ron DeSantis has reiterated his intention to veto a congressional redistricting plan that he contends is unconstitutional. Lawmakers, who passed the
Republican State Sen. Jeff Brandes Upset Homeowners Insurance Crisis Wasn’t Addressed During Legislative Session
MIAMI (CBSMiami) – One issue the Florida Legislature failed to address in this year’s session was the rise of homeowners insurance rates in Florida. On