TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/CNN) – The Florida Senate passed a bill on Thursday which bans the teaching of critical race theory and related topics in both public
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Legislators OK Bill Aimed At Keeping Immigrants Out Of Florida
MIAMI (CBSMiami/AP) – The Florida legislature has sent a bill to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ desk that would forbid Florida government agencies from doing business with
Legislators Give Florida Governor Ron DeSantis More Power
TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/NSF) — Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and his successors will have more power over some high-level state appointments under a bill headed to his
Motorists Could Get Gas Tax Break In October
TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/NSF) – House and Senate negotiators agreed Wednesday night to use $200 million in federal stimulus money to give Gov. Ron DeSantis part of
Florida Legislators Expected To Vote On Budget By Monday
TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/NSF) – Florida Senate President Wilton Simpson said negotiations on the state budget could be completed Thursday, setting up final votes on the package
Cypress Bay High Students Stage Walkout Over Controversial So-Called ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill
WESTON (CBSMiami) — Hundreds of students at Cypress Bay High School in Weston walked out of class on Wednesday morning to protest the passing of
Florida House, Senate Remain Split On Medicaid Plan
TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/NSF) – The Florida House on Tuesday overwhelmingly approved a bill that would make changes in the state’s Medicaid managed-care system as the Agency
Florida Senate Passes Controversial ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill
MIAMI (CBSMiami) – The Florida Senate has passed a controversial bill that would limit the discussion of sexual orientation and gender identity in schools. Critics
Protests Continue As Florida Senate Expected To Pass ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill
TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/NSF) – The Florida Senate is on the brink of passing an education measure that would prohibit instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity
Nursing Home Staffing Standards Revamped
TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/NSF) — Florida lawmakers gave final approval Monday to a plan that would change staffing standards in nursing homes, amid debate about how it