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Feds propose heat protections for workers after a new Florida law banned local protections
The Biden administration is moving forward with a proposal that would require heat protections for workers across the country.
Republican Sam Garrison praised the ruling that upheld the constitutionality of an Oregon city’s ordinance cracking down on public camping.
Florida governor signs a bill for higher interest rates on consumer loans
©2024 The News Service of Florida After vetoing a similar measure last year, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed a bill that could lead to borrowers paying higher interest rates on consumer-finance loans. The bill...
Ron DeSantis vetoes a bill that would have made it easier to build housing for farmworkers
DeSantis said, "the bill does not include the means to enforce this limitation and could pave the way for housing of illegal alien workers.”
Feds weigh in against Florida’s pronoun law
The case alleges that Florida's restrictions violate the teachers’ First Amendment rights and run afoul of a federal civil rights law.
Florida abortion rights constitutional amendment campaign raises $212,000 in one week
A political committee leading efforts to pass a proposed Florida constitutional amendment on abortion rights raised more than $212,000.
Jimmy Buffett will be remembered on Florida roads through a license plate and a highway name
Florida honors Jimmy Buffett, designating Florida A1A as “Jimmy Buffett Memorial Highway” and a “Margaritaville” specialty license plate.
Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed a measure aimed at regulating vacation rentals, saying it would create “bureaucratic red tape” for local officials.
A political committee supporting a constitutional amendment on abortion rights wants a new financial impact statement for the ballot measure.
Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed a bill to require the Florida Department of Health to take steps if water quality did not meet standards.
Here’s what you can get tax-free during Florida’s July tax holiday
The tax “holiday” will allow Florida shoppers to avoid paying sales taxes on a range of recreational items and activities throughout July.
Florida governor signs bills including one for security at Jewish day schools
A new Florida law creates a state program to help boost security at Jewish day schools and preschools.
