Representative David Richardson

The former head of Florida’s juvenile justice system has a new job. After four years at the helm of DJJ, Christy Daly left her post at the end of last…

The Florida Legislature has agreed to allow certain Florida officials to visit the state’s juvenile justice facilities. It’s now heading to the Governor’s…

A bill allowing certain Florida officials to make announced and unannounced visits to the state’s juvenile justice facilities is now heading to the House…

A bill allowing Florida prison officials to recruit more young correctional officers is continuing to move in both chambers of the Florida…

Should inmates be criminally charged when cell phones are found on their person? In Florida prisons, that can occur. But, in county jails, not so much.…

Florida lawmakers are close to deciding on the state’s criminal justice budget. A large portion deals with the state’s prison agency.Most of the criminal…

The House debated a proposal Tuesday that would automatically enroll new state hires into a 401-k style retirement plan instead of a traditional…

A bill seeking to reform Florida’s Retirement System is now heading to the House floor, despite continued opposition.Among the changes the pension reform…

A Miami Beach State Representative wants to know more about the tax incentives Florida hands out to attract businesses or encourage them to expand. But…