House Speaker José Oliva Open to Governor’s E-Verify Mandate
House Speaker José Oliva said he is “open” to supporting an E-Verify bill that would meet the goals of Gov. Ron DeSantis,…
Florida
Poll: Majority of Floridians Support Parental Consent for Minors Seeking Abortions
According to polling data, a majority of Floridians support legislation requiring minors to seek approval from their parents before obtaining an abortion.…
Governor, House Escalate Inquiry Into Domestic Violence Agency
TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida House on Thursday intensified an inquiry into Florida’s domestic violence agency, calling for additional…
Changes Sought for E-Verify Proposal
Ahead of a Senate hearing on an E-Verify proposal, a key Republican lawmaker Monday filed potential changes that would significantly narrow a…
Bank Reverses Course on Florida School Voucher Program
Fifth Third Bank said Friday it will resume contributions to the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship Program, reversing course after saying it would…
Dread and Relief at Session Halfway Mark
By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Midpoints can carry a split sensation of dread and relief. And Capitol…
Senate Passes Parental Consent Requirement
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — In a major victory for abortion opponents, the Florida Senate on Thursday…
House Budget Chief: Losses to Voucher Program ‘Relatively Small’
The News Service of Florida House Appropriations Chairman Travis Cummings on Wednesday said he is not overly concerned about the financial impact…
Debate Rages Over Vouchers, LGBTQ Policies
By Ana Ceballos, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio said Monday a decision by Wells Fargo and…
Florida Ballot Initiatives: Alive, Dead and In Between
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Raising the minimum wage will be on the November ballot. Allowing recreational…
Fight Refueled Over Gas Pump Stickers
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried’s office would have to replace stickers that display…
Senate Won’t Take Up Death Penalty Issue
By The News Service of Florida The Florida Senate isn’t expected this year to address a major state Supreme Court ruling that…