State Government

On Monday, the Florida House of Representatives’ House Commerce Committee supported House Bill 955, which would require all private businesses to use an E-Verify system to check a new employee’s legal status. The bill was...

Roundup of news headlines produced for WMNF Community Radio: HANDS OFF Rally, Weather Modification, Florida Legislature, Immigration

Listen: A bill to ban weather modification projects passed the Florida Senate Thursday. Among other things, the bill seeks to prevent what some call chemtrails. Senate Bill 56 would ban the release of chemicals into...

Listen: Governor Ron DeSantis is calling on the Florida legislature to direct billions of dollars toward cutting property taxes.  And at a press conference Monday, DeSantis also doubled down on his goal to eventually eliminate...

Roundup of news headlines produced for WMNF Community Radio: Anti-Tesla Protests, Florida Ballot Initiatives, Child Abuse Awareness

The Florida House and Senate released $112.95 billion and $117.36 billion budget proposals.

Listen: A bill advanced in the House today targeting beach access in one county on the panhandle.  It comes as some lawmakers say Walton County was unfairly affected by a 2018 law.   House Bill 6043,...

Here's a step-by-step guide to getting in touch with elected officials in the Florida legislature.

A Florida House version of SB 110, the “rural renaissance” bill (HB 1427), has not been heard in committees.

The Florida bill includes $3.3 million to establish a foster-care pilot program and attract workers to investigate child abuse reports.

Bill sponsor Joe Gruters, R-Sarasota, said the proposal for front license plates in Florida is aimed at reducing hit-and-run drivers.

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