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Bill to enact 6-week abortion limit backed in Florida House

But one Democrat described the legislation as a 'de facto abortion ban.'

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Florida lawmakers back lower threshold in death penalty cases

The issue re-emerged after the Parkland school shooter was sentenced to life in prison last year. A jury was not unanimous in recommending death.

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Biden Administration debuts new plan to boost affordable housing

Housing advocates have praised the president’s budget proposal, which would give housing programs a $1.1 billion bump. Florida is pursuing its own 'Live Local' Act.

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Proposal to expand law on sexual orientation, gender identity moves in Florida Legislature

It would also restrict the way students and teachers can use their preferred pronouns in schools.

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Sides in federal lawsuit battle over Florida transgender athlete law

Lawsuit contends that Florida Legislature intended to discriminate against transgender girls when it passed ban.

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Years after firing, Rebekah Jones now suing state of Florida to get job back

The former manager of the state's 'COVID dashboard' alleges her May 2020 firing violated her due process and free speech rights. Jones also is suing for back wages and compensation for 'emotional distress.'

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Is removing rent controls part of the answer to Florida’s housing crisis?

Bills this year are meant to increase affordable housing availability – but also remove local authority.

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Proposed school voucher expansion heads to full Florida House of Representatives

The bill (HB 1) is this session's top priority of Republican House Speaker Paul Renner.

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Federal appeals court upholds gun age law passed after Parkland

The National Rifle Association argued the law imposes an unconstitutional restriction on the gun rights of people under 21.

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Federal judge sides with state of Florida in immigration fight

U.S. District Judge T. Kent Wetherell issued a 109-page ruling that blamed the Biden administration for an influx of migrants.

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Broward County's temporary schools chief keeping the lowest of profiles

Since taking over as interim superintendent, Dr. Earlean Smiley has said little publicly about her goals for the district.

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Florida lawmakers to consider 6-week abortion limit

The legislation promises to again make abortion one of the most contentious issues of the state's legislative session.

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U.S. House Republicans want to recover unemployment benefits stolen during pandemic

Here's how: The Ways and Means Committee OK'd a bill that would let states keep 25% of any money they recover that was fraudulently obtained or improperly given out.

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From his State of the State address, here's how Gov. Ron DeSantis will 'hold the line'

The governor hit on many traditional right-leaning and 'culture war' themes during his roughly half-hour speech.

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Gov. DeSantis will speak to more than Florida in 'State of the State' speech

The governor will likely use the address as a preview for a 2024 run for the White House.

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Florida lawmakers target treatments for trans youths

The bills are the latest in a series of moves by lawmakers and Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration aimed at transgender people.