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Florida Legislature

Attorney addresses jury

Florida House supports excusing new mothers from jury duty

Women who have given birth within six months before the reporting date on jury summonses be excused if they request such an excusal.
banned books, First Amendment

Fees proposed for excessive challenges to school books in Florida

A Florida bill that could lead to fees for people who challenge numerous library books or learning materials.
homeowner's insurance

Backroom Briefing: Florida Democrats look to insurance and abortion

Florida Democrats see Tuesday’s special-election victory in the Central Florida House District 35 as a model for future elections.

Senate proposal threatens public campaign funding, raises concerns for underfunded candidates

Listen: A new constitutional amendment advanced in a state Senate committee Wednesday that would stop public financing for campaigns for statewide offices. If it passes, it could hurt candidates without much funding. SJR 114 would...
William March

William March: DeSantis’ legislative influence diminishes with his presidential prospects

Florida Gov. Ron Desantis will likely find his influence over the state Legislature diminished this year as his prospects for president decline, Tampa Bay Times columnist William March told WMNF WaveMakers with Janet and Tom....
art and anti-Semitism

On Wednesday the Florida House will take up bills on anti-Semitism and custody

©2024 The News Service of Florida The Florida House on Wednesday is scheduled to take up 17 bills during a floor session, including measures dealing with anti-Semitism and trying to ensure safety in certain child-custody...
medical worker

Florida House panel backs its version of a healthcare bill; it does not expand Medicaid

The bill is similar to one in the Senate and calls for expanding medical residency programs to try to keep more new doctors in Florida.
injury lawsuit

A Florida House subcommittee advances a bill to double caps on the liability of government agencies

The bill would mean that cities, counties, school districts and hospitals could pay more money in lawsuits over people getting injured.
login

Age verification for adult web sites advances in the Florida House

A bill to require age verification before accessing online content that would be “harmful to minors” began advancing in the Florida House.
social media

A Florida House panel backs curbing social media use by minors

The Florida bill would prohibit social media companies from allowing minors under the age of 16 to create new accounts on the platforms.
stethoscope on money

Florida Senate is ready to pass its healthcare plan

The Senate Fiscal Policy Committee unanimously passed two bills, setting the stage for the full Senate to vote as early as next week.
Florida House of Representatives

Will the Florida budget be conservative? Time will tell

House members have proposed spending more than $7 billion on projects and programs; Speaker Paul Renner is pushing “conservative” spending.

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