It’s the second time around for a bill that would allow Florida students to attend the public school of their choice. But as Lynn Hatter reports, unlike last year when the measure was first introduced, this year’s effort is bringing sharp critiques from Democrats.
This week marks the forty-third anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court decision Roe v. Wade. But Nick Evans reports lawmakers in the Florida Legislature are busy re-litigating the issue with competing measures aimed at limiting and protecting abortions in the state.
Environmental activists are sounding the alarm as a fracking bill continues to move through the Florida Legislature. Kate Payne reports hundreds flocked to the Old Capitol Wednesday to raise their voices in protest.
A claims bill to further compensate a young special needs rape victim has passed its first Senate committee. But, as Sascha Cordner reports, some lawmakers are calling it “shamefully inadequate.”
In a state that grows more than 50 kinds of fruits and vegetables it may be a surprise that finding healthy food isn’t easy for everyone. Wednesday at the Capitol officials talked about cash assistance programs to help needy families and the negative health impacts food deserts can have. Regan McCarthy has more….
It’s as inevitable as death and taxes. Every year, lawmakers come to the Florida Capitol with wheel barrows full of specialty license plate proposals on behalf of favorite charities – or in some cases a political cause. This year, powerful committee chairs are trying to staunch the flow. But with more than fifteen new plates being proposed, Jim Ash reports it’s not easy saying no.