Sen. Darryl Rouson

Mental health is on the minds of Florida lawmakers. Proposals tackling suicide prevention, psychosis treatment, and insurance are pending before the…

Florida prisoners will have new education opportunities under a law signed by Gov. Rick Scott. In an overinflated job market, finding work is difficult.…

A Constitution Revision Commission proposal to extend the retirement age of Florida’s Supreme Court justices from 70 to 75 is moving forward, and may soon…

With no traction in the Florida House, a bill aiming to help those who say they survived abuse at the infamous Dozier school for Boys appears to be dead.…

The Florida Senate passed a bill to create a slavery memorial on the state Capitol grounds. Sen. Darryl Rouson (D-St. Petersburg) says he’s glad to see…

The Florida Legislature is moving ahead with a plan to provide prisoners with an education. The bill is headed to the Senate floor.The transition from…

A bill opening the door to allow survivors of the infamous Dozier School for Boys to be later compensated unanimously passed its first committee Monday.…

Florida Felons have been fighting for the right to vote for years now, and while a grassroots petition movement within the state has spurred interest in…

Despite past failed legislative attempts, a bipartisan pair of lawmakers is vowing to continue their work on criminal justice reform—particularly within…

Momentum is building for an unusual, do-it-yourself special session on medical marijuana, although the legislator behind it admits he faces long odds.…