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U.S. Supreme Court will discuss Florida’s social media law

The U.S. Supreme Court will discuss whether to hear a First Amendment challenge to a Florida law restricting social media companies.
books

Fight in Florida over the children’s book “And Tango Makes Three” widens

A First Amendment fight about access in school libraries to the children’s book “And Tango Makes Three” now incudes the Escambia County school system.
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Kathleen Passidomo targets what she calls ‘excessive regulations’ on Florida schools

Passidomo highlighted steps to take "the first step towards reducing onerous and excessive regulations” on public schools.
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Judge weighs arguments in a challenge to Florida Congressional redistricting

A Leon County circuit judge Thursday heard arguments in a battle about Florida's congressional redistricting plan.
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Constitutional amendment proposed on term limits for Florida county commissioners

A Florida House Republican proposed a constitutional amendment that would impose eight-year term limits on county commissioners.
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“Right to Rock Act” putting limitations on entertainment venues is filed in the Florida Legislature

Entertainment venues that accept Florida funding would not be able to break contracts with performers based on social media use or political affiliations.
Florida redistricting

There’s a court hearing Thursday on a challenge to Florida’s new Congressional district maps

A judge will hear a lawsuit challenging new congressional districts approved last year by the Florida Legislature and Governor Ron DeSantis.
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Arguments set in State Supreme Court fight over Florida’s law targeting protesters

The Florida Supreme Court will hear arguments in a challenge to the constitutionality of a 2021 state law.
Disney

Special District defends cutting off Disney perks

The chair of the special district that includes Walt Disney World defended eliminating perks that provided access for district employees and their families.
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Courts grapple with Florida’s death penalty change

A new state law lowering the number of jurors required to recommend death sentences has spurred a rash of litigation.
books

Magistrates could weigh school book disputes in Florida; State backs Escambia Board in book fight

Florida education officials approved rules that could help set the stage for special magistrates to hear disputes about objections to books.
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Bill by a Democratic state representative seeks a minimum $65K teacher pay in Florida

A House Democrat on Tuesday filed a bill for the 2024 legislative session that seeks to raise teachers’ minimum base salaries to $65,000.

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