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Session End Leaves Pile of Dead Bills

March 12, 2018 - 8:45pm

Banning “sanctuary” cities, revamping gambling laws, approving new sexual-harassment rules and even creating a license plate to commemorate the University of Central Florida’s undefeated football season were among numerous issues that died when the 2018 legislative session ended Sunday.

Ten Big Issues in the 2018 Legislative Session

March 12, 2018 - 6:00pm

The Florida House and Senate ended the 2018 legislative session Sunday by passing a budget and a tax-cut package for the upcoming year. The session became dominated in February by the aftermath of the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Broward County. That led to a massive debate about how to improve school safety and whether to revamp the state’s gun laws.

Retailers, Restaurants Can Expect More Green this St. Patrick's Day

March 12, 2018 - 12:15am

Expect many Americans to be wearing green on St. Patrick’s Day on Saturday--but that’s not the only green the event will bring in. 

Francis Rooney Backs Ted Yoho's International Development Finance Reform

March 12, 2018 - 12:00pm
Francis Rooney and Ted Yoho

U.S. Rep. Francis Rooney, R-Fla., the vice chairman of the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee, has thrown his support to a proposal from a fellow Florida Republican which reforms how the federal government manages international development finances.

From Perch on Agriculture Committee, Darren Soto Champions Public Seed Reforms

March 12, 2018 - 6:00am
Darren Soto

From his seat on the U.S. House Agriculture Committee, U.S. Rep. Darren Soto, D-Fla., is looking to revive public seed breeding and research. 

Marco Rubio, Florida Republicans Urge Trump to Denounce Raul Castro's Successor

March 12, 2018 - 6:00am
Marco Rubio, Raul Castro and Ron DeSantis

With Cuban dictator Raúl Castro set to retire next month, Republicans from the Florida delegation are already taking aim at whoever replaces him. 

Farmers, Back-To-School Shoppers to Get Tax Breaks

March 11, 2018 - 9:15pm
Kelli Stargel

A tax package that provides relief for farmers and property owners impacted by Hurricane Irma, while offering sales-tax breaks at the start of the school year and hurricane season, was approved by the House and Senate in a rare Sunday conclusion to the legislative session.

Lawmakers Pass $88.7 Billion Budget to End Session

March 11, 2018 - 6:45pm

Florida lawmakers ended their 2018 session Sunday by passing an $88.7 billion budget, while Gov. Rick Scott signed legislation that provides record funding for Bright Futures college scholarships and continues expanding voucher-like programs for children to attend private schools.

Stephanie Murphy, Steve Knight Want Defense Department to Work More with Veteran Friendly Companies

March 10, 2018 - 6:00am
Stephanie Murphy and Steve Knight

This week, U.S. Rep. Stephanie Murphy, D-Fla., paired up with a familiar legislative partner on the other side of the aisle to bring out a bill to help veterans move into the workforce. 

Progressive PROMISE Program Still at Issue in the Making of Parkland Tragedy

March 10, 2018 - 6:00am
Nikolas Cruz, apprehended after he killed 17

The Broward Sheriff’s Office Union continues to push for change in Broward County’s PROMISE Program following last month’s mass shooting in Parkland -- even though for the most part, the Sheriff's Office itself and Broward County Schools are keeping mum on the controversial program some say results in "see something, say little or nothing."

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