Governor DeSantis pushes e-verify requirement for all Florida employers
The Governor said that he wants to crack down on illegal immigration by requiring all employers in Florida to use the federal e-verify system.
Bill that would prohibit discrimination against natural hairstyles
A Florida lawmaker has proposed legislation that would end discrimination based on natural hairstyles. Sen. Randolph Bracy III, District 11, wants to get the “Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural hair”, or CROWN Act, passed in the 2020 legislative session.
Rep. Eskamani warned of possible ‘government-backed attack’ to email account
The State Representative received 3 email alerts from Google Thursday alerting her of possible government-backed attacks to her campaign account.
Governor DeSantis budget would trim 'earmarks'
State lawmakers got another message to expect a lean year for bringing home budget bacon.
Questions remain after felons' rights ruling
The Legislature this spring passed a law to carry out the amendment, but the law drew federal court challenges because it requires felons to pay “legal financial obligations,” such as restitution, fines and fees, to get their rights restored.
Florida man who spoke in front of Trump, Pence at White House event now behind bars
Johnny Brummit was taken into custody on Oct. 17 following a shooting at a Megabus terminal in Orlando.
RNC raises record-setting $27.3 million in September, amid impeachment push
he RNC’s September fundraising haul is the best off-cycle month in the history of both the Republican and Democratic parties.
Santiago, Slosberg seats draw candidates
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Judge points to 'administrative nightmare' in felon voting rights law
Calling the process "an administrative nightmare," a federal judge on Tuesday urged the Florida Legislature to revamp a state law aimed at carrying out a constitutional amendment that restores voting rights to felons who have completed their sentences.
Donald Trump Jr to speak at University of Florida
The University of Florida has invited Donald Trump Jr. and Kimberly Guilfoyle, his girlfriend and a senior adviser to President Donald Trump’s 2020 re-election campaign, to speak on campus next week.
President Trump speaks in the Villages, signs executive order on Medicare
President Donald Trump spoke in The Villages on Thursday.
Trump says San Francisco 'used to be a great city', Pelosi should focus on her own district
In a briefing Tuesday from the Oval Office, President Donald Trump lashed out at House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Governor Gavin Newsom and California in general.
FDLE seeks money to help curb violent attacks
A project designed to detect “homegrown violent extremists and lone actors” before they attack is estimated to cost the Florida Department of Law Enforcement millions of dollars --- and agency officials want lawmakers to start paying for parts of it next year.
Lawmakers seek money for local projects
Lawmakers are already seeking about $120 million for projects and programs in their local communities, while the latest state revenue estimates have spurred the House budget leader to urge “restraint” as the 2020 legislative session nears.
Bill would require drivers to put down phones
An author of a new law that toughened the state’s texting-while-driving ban wants to require motorists to go fully “hands-free” if they are using wireless phones.
Governor Ron DeSantis raising money to back Trump amid impeachment inquiry
Gov. Ron DeSantis, on behalf of the Republican Party of Florida, is raising money to back President Donald Trump amid an impeachment inquiry and allegations of trying to pressure Ukraine’s leader to help in the 2020 election.
New laws targeting texting and driving, hurting police K-9's go into effect Oct. 1
Florida continues to crack down on texting and driving and starting Oct. 1, the laws are getting tougher.
ERA ratification proposed in senate, house
Two Democrats filed proposals Friday calling for the Florida Legislature to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment.