A bill would stop local governments from setting DEI policies
The bill would allow people to take legal action if the prohibition is violated. The measure would also affect such things as employment policies.
Tampa parks begin reopening after costly hurricane recovery
The City of Tampa is still reeling from the impacts and aftermath of Hurricanes Helen and Milton last year. The damage was the most widespread and costly in the history of Tampa. Parks and recreation will reopen five more facilities by the end of May.
Senate Ethics and Elections Committee approves proposal for term limits for county commissioners
The Senate Ethics and Elections Committee yesterday voted 6-2 to approve a proposal that would put in the Florida Constitution eight-year term limits for county commissioners and school board members.
Business groups concerned with privacy after data request probe
Business groups are raising privacy concerns after state regulators requested detailed data on Floridians’ prescription drugs, including patients’ names and dates of birth and their doctors. The Tampa Bay Times reported that this year the companies were requested to hand over claim reimbursement data for every prescription drug that filled in Florida in 2024, amounting to hundreds of millions of transactions.
150 rally in Tallahassee over DOGE cuts to social security
The rally comes in the wake of a statement by Elon Musk, who is advising President Donald Trump. Musk recently called Social Security a Ponzi scheme.
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