/tags/florida-legislature Florida Legislature en-US WLRN Wed, 29 May 2024 13:56:56 GMT /government-politics/2024-05-29/desantis-signs-bill-targeting-the-financial-exploitation-of-seniors Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday signed nine bills, including a measure (SB 556) that will allow banks to delay disbursing money if employees think seniors or “vulnerable” adults could be getting financially exploited. Wed, 29 May 2024 13:56:56 GMT /government-politics/2024-05-29/desantis-signs-bill-targeting-the-financial-exploitation-of-seniors /npr-breaking-news/2024-03-31/a-florida-activist-creates-safe-spaces-as-laws-and-rhetoric-turn-against-trans-rights In founding Capital Tea, Janel Diaz sought to provide the kind of services that she had needed after her transition. Sun, 31 Mar 2024 11:00:57 GMT /npr-breaking-news/2024-03-31/a-florida-activist-creates-safe-spaces-as-laws-and-rhetoric-turn-against-trans-rights Regan McCarthy /government-politics/2024-03-26/politifact-florida-legislators-line-dancing A video showing legislators dancing was taken in the Florida Legislature in May 2023, as legislators there celebrated "Boots Day" and line-danced in the House chamber. Tue, 26 Mar 2024 17:00:00 GMT /government-politics/2024-03-26/politifact-florida-legislators-line-dancing Jeff Cercone | PolitiFact /education/2023-12-20/recess-florida-session-education-bill-kindergarten-fifth-grade Florida legislators backtracked on a bill that would have made recess time optional for kindergarten through 5th grade. Wed, 20 Dec 2023 20:30:00 GMT /education/2023-12-20/recess-florida-session-education-bill-kindergarten-fifth-grade Nancy Guan /government-politics/2023-12-05/desantis-proposes-billion-state-budget-to-sue-over-fsu-football-snub Dubbed the “Focus on Florida’s Future Budget,” the proposal asks lawmakers for an additional $5 million to continue a controversial program that has transported undocumented immigrants to Massachusetts and California and to set aside $1 million for potential legal expenses related to Florida State University being left out of the four-team college football playoffs. Wed, 06 Dec 2023 04:27:55 GMT /government-politics/2023-12-05/desantis-proposes-billion-state-budget-to-sue-over-fsu-football-snub Jim Turner and Ryan Dailey | News Service of Florida /government-politics/2023-11-06/florida-lawmakers-will-address-rising-property-insurance-costs-during-a-special-session High premiums, on top of what already is an affordability crisis across the state, continues to drive up the cost of living and make homeownership more expensive and difficult to achieve. They will be addressed during a special session that starts today. Mon, 06 Nov 2023 20:30:00 GMT /government-politics/2023-11-06/florida-lawmakers-will-address-rising-property-insurance-costs-during-a-special-session Gabriella Pinos /government-politics/2023-10-30/gun-related-proposals-filed-in-the-florida-legislature-face-long-odds Amid mass shootings in Maine and Ybor City, Florida Democrats filed bills that seek to expand rules on storing firearms and discharging guns in residential areas. Mon, 30 Oct 2023 20:28:32 GMT /government-politics/2023-10-30/gun-related-proposals-filed-in-the-florida-legislature-face-long-odds Jim Turner /government-politics/2023-10-22/florida-legislators-to-hold-special-session-to-impose-sanctions-on-iran-support-israel The proclamation came after Gov. Ron DeSantis' office said earlier Friday a special session would be held to increase sanctions against Iran, as Republican leaders seek to show support for Israel during the war with Hamas. Mon, 23 Oct 2023 02:55:32 GMT /government-politics/2023-10-22/florida-legislators-to-hold-special-session-to-impose-sanctions-on-iran-support-israel /government-politics/2023-09-18/miami-republican-daniel-perez-house-speaker-florida The Florida House held a ceremony to formally designate Miami Republican Rep. Daniel Perez as the next House Speaker. He will succeed Speaker Paul Renner, R-Palm Coast, after the 2024 elections. Mon, 18 Sep 2023 18:20:23 GMT /government-politics/2023-09-18/miami-republican-daniel-perez-house-speaker-florida Jim Saunders /government-politics/2023-09-18/miami-dade-county-speed-enforcement-cameras-school-zone Miami-Dade Commissioner Anthony Rodriguez is pushing his proposal to bring speed enforcement cameras to school zones. Opponents view it as overreach of government. Mon, 18 Sep 2023 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics/2023-09-18/miami-dade-county-speed-enforcement-cameras-school-zone Helen Acevedo