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A House Republican files a bill to allow open carry of firearms in Florida
HB 1619, filed by Rep. Mike Beltran, R-Riverview, would allow people to openly carry firearms in Florida.
The proposals would create a public-records exemption — including for police officers who say they are crime victims.
A Senate Republican files a bill to take away the right to cast a mail ballot for many Floridians
Sen. Blaise Ingoglia has filed a bill that could lead to potentially far-reaching changes in voting by mail in Florida.
The Florida Legislature targets child social media use
House Speaker Paul Renner said social media has a “devastating effect on kids” and that lawmakers should be able to impose online regulations.
A bill in Florida would allow women who have recently given birth to be excused from jury duty
©2024 The News Service of Florida A proposal that would allow women who have recently given birth to be excused from jury duty is ready for consideration by the full House after getting support Monday...
Florida deal conserves Okeechobee land
$1.6 million from Florida’s Rural and Family Lands Protection Program will purchase a conservation easement on 237 acres in Okeechobee County.
The Florida social media law, in part, would prevent large platforms from banning political candidates from their sites.
Orlando-area state lawmakers seek a redo on the Disney special district
It could return to Disney the control of a special taxing district that was revamped after Ron DeSantis got into a feud with Disney.
FDA approves a plan to let Florida import drugs from Canada
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a plan that will allow Florida to import cheaper prescription drugs from Canada.
A Senate Republican files a bill to restrict Florida agencies in the use of personal pronouns
The bill is part of long-running battles in the Florida Legislature about issues related to gender identity.
Medical examiners’ personal records would be exempt under Florida bills
The Florida bills would shield from public disclosure personal information of current & former medical examiners and their families.
The Florida House passed a virtually identical bill during the 2023 session, but the Senate did not take up the issue.
