/tags/bill bill en-US WLRN Wed, 08 Feb 2023 11:48:17 GMT /law/2023-02-08/a-gun-bill-approved-amid-crossfire A proposal that would allow Floridians to carry concealed firearms without licenses began moving through the state House, as a debate emerged about whether the bill lives up to the “constitutional carry” label given by supporters. Wed, 08 Feb 2023 11:48:17 GMT /law/2023-02-08/a-gun-bill-approved-amid-crossfire Ryan Dailey | News Service of Florida /travel/2023-02-07/an-airline-passengers-bill-of-rights-seeks-to-make-flying-feel-more-humane The meltdowns that recently brought flights to a halt have prompted lawmakers to draft new rules for airlines. The changes would give travelers at least $1,350 if bumped from an overbooked flight. Tue, 07 Feb 2023 23:00:00 GMT /travel/2023-02-07/an-airline-passengers-bill-of-rights-seeks-to-make-flying-feel-more-humane Vanessa Romo /politics/2023-01-30/utahs-governor-has-signed-a-bill-banning-gender-affirming-care-for-transgender-youth The ban, signed Saturday by Republican Gov. Spencer Cox, prohibits transgender surgery for youth and disallows hormone treatments for minors who have not yet been diagnosed with gender dysphoria. Mon, 30 Jan 2023 14:00:00 GMT /politics/2023-01-30/utahs-governor-has-signed-a-bill-banning-gender-affirming-care-for-transgender-youth The Associated Press /2022-03-08/congress-passes-bill-to-shore-up-the-postal-service-without-cutting-back-on-delivery Congress mustered rare bipartisan support for the Postal Service package, dropping some of the more controversial proposals to settle on core ways to save the service and ensure its future operations. Wed, 09 Mar 2022 15:03:47 GMT /2022-03-08/congress-passes-bill-to-shore-up-the-postal-service-without-cutting-back-on-delivery The Associated Press /news/2021-08-09/senators-push-infrastructure-bill-a-step-closer-to-passage Senators hoisted the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package over another hurdle late Sunday, despite a few holdouts trying to derail one of President Biden's top priorities. Mon, 09 Aug 2021 12:19:51 GMT /news/2021-08-09/senators-push-infrastructure-bill-a-step-closer-to-passage The Associated Press /news/2021-03-04/house-approves-police-reform-bill-named-after-george-floyd The bill, which would ban chokeholds and eliminate qualified immunity for law enforcement, now advances to the Senate. Thu, 04 Mar 2021 12:40:10 GMT /news/2021-03-04/house-approves-police-reform-bill-named-after-george-floyd Chloee Weiner /local-news/2021-02-04/bill-removing-requirement-to-publish-public-notices-in-newspapers-advances Government agencies won’t have to purchase ad space in newspapers to publish public notices thanks to language in a bill advancing in the House. Opponents argue it’ll make public notices harder to find while also weakening the newspaper industry. Thu, 04 Feb 2021 14:32:48 GMT /local-news/2021-02-04/bill-removing-requirement-to-publish-public-notices-in-newspapers-advances Blaise Gainey /local-news/2021-01-22/florida-democrats-file-medical-marijuana-employee-protection-bill While medical marijuana is legal in Florida, it can still cause a public employee to lose their job. South Florida Democrats Senator Tina Polsky and Representative Nicholas Duran, are trying to change that. Fri, 22 Jan 2021 12:17:16 GMT /local-news/2021-01-22/florida-democrats-file-medical-marijuana-employee-protection-bill Blaise Gainey /news/national-politics/2020-12-22/trump-slams-covid-19-relief-bill-asks-for-changes-after-bitter-negotiations Congressional leaders took seven months to negotiate the $900 billion package, which was passed with overwhelming majorities that could overturn a presidential veto. Wed, 23 Dec 2020 12:19:55 GMT /news/national-politics/2020-12-22/trump-slams-covid-19-relief-bill-asks-for-changes-after-bitter-negotiations Domenico Montanaro, Arnie Seipel /news/2014-11-25/new-bill-proposes-regulations-to-floridas-sober-homes Sober homes are transitional housing for people who have gone through rehab. State Rep. Bill Hager, R-Boca Raton, is reintroducing a bill to regulate… Tue, 25 Nov 2014 20:57:57 GMT /news/2014-11-25/new-bill-proposes-regulations-to-floridas-sober-homes