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A federal judge has ruled that the ban discriminates against state employees and violates their civil rights. A trial will determine the amount of plaintiffs’ damages.

Most third-party voter registration organizations have stopped their work due to a new law involving large fines

Florida's population is growing, but the number of registered voters is shrinking—especially among Democrats. In Leon County some are pointing their fingers at party leadership, but others say a change in law could be to blame.

Under Amendment 3, adults 21 years or older will be allowed to possess, purchase, or use marijuana products for non-medical reasons.

A judge won't grant a preliminary injunction against a new federal rule about sex-based discrimination in education programs.

A federal judge has blocked restrictions that Gov. Ron DeSantis and Republican lawmakers placed on addressing race-related issues in workplace training in 2022.

But whether the state can take action and what that action might be are unclear

Lawyers for the state asked an appeals court to uphold a decision by U.S. District Judge Robert Hinkle to dismiss a potential class-action lawsuit.

The law, which will take effect Jan. 1, seeks to prevent children under age 16 from opening social-media accounts on at least some platforms.

The American Rescue Plan set aside $800 million for initiatives to fight student homelessness. States have used a little over $416 million.