January 11, 2018 - 2:00am
Proposed Tourist Tax Changes Draw Debate
January 10, 2018 - 7:45pm
Despite objections from parts of the tourism industry, House members Wednesday began moving forward with a bill that would allow local tourist-development taxes to be used for projects such as adding roads or expanding sewer and water systems.
Bill Limiting Opioid Prescriptions Passes House Subcommittee
January 10, 2018 - 6:15pm
A bill to limit opioid prescriptions to a three-day supply began weaving its way through the Florida House, passing the House Health Quality Subcommittee on Wednesday.
Homesharing Hypocrisy? Vocal Airbnb Foe Philip Levine Hosts Campaign Event at Airbnb Home
January 10, 2018 - 5:45pm
It’s been less than a year since Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine gathered his city workers and political allies for a rally against popular homesharing site Airbnb, but with a bid for governor in mind, time has apparently healed all wounds -- or given Levine amnesia -- when he held a campaign event at a home in Jacksonville which also doubles as an Airbnb home.
Vern Buchanan Takes Over Tax Policy Subcommittee
January 10, 2018 - 4:45pm
A congressman from Florida will have a big seat at the table as Congress tries to implement the tax reform bill it passed last month.
Bill Banning Anabolic Steroids in Greyhound Racing Passes House Subcommittee
January 10, 2018 - 2:45pm
A bill to ban anabolic steroids in Florida greyhound racing is one step closer to becoming law in the Sunshine State. On Wednesday, the House subcommittee on Tourism and Gaming passed HB 463 after a lengthy debate over the safety and humane treatment of greyhounds in the racing industry.
Scott Scores a Win as Trump Exempts Florida from Offshore Drilling
January 10, 2018 - 1:00pm
A last-minute meeting at the Tallahassee Airport turned into a political victory for Gov. Rick Scott on Tuesday when the Trump administration announced offshore drilling was “off the table” for the Sunshine State.
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January 10, 2018 - 2:00am
Democrats Blast Scott as Session Starts
January 9, 2018 - 6:30pm
As Republican Gov. Rick Scott laid out priorities Tuesday in his final State of the State address, Democratic lawmakers and members of an advocacy group called “Awake the State” delivered their own opening-day message: Scott’s days in Tallahassee are coming to an end.
House Committee Passes Bill to Ban Texting While Driving
January 9, 2018 - 4:30pm
Distracted drivers beware: a bill making texting while driving a primary offense in Florida passed its first House committee on Tuesday.
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