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Senate Appropriations Chair Rob Bradley’s marquee criminal justice reform bill is headed to a vote by the full chamber. The measure would put a cap on…
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Both Republican and Democratic lawmakers in Florida’s legislature are taking aim at mandatory minimum sentencing for non-violent offenders. Bills dealing…
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Florida lawmakers continue to be frustrated with the state Department of Health over its slow implementation of medical marijuana rules. The Department’s…
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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.…
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Florida lawmakers appear to be fast tracking a controversial bill that seeks to regulate the state’s pregnancy crisis centers. The measure that wades into…
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The costs to settle outstanding prison lawsuits could mean less money to spend on Florida Department of Corrections’ priorities. That’s the message from…
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With the 2018 legislative session looming, state officials are doing their level best to defuse a widening sexual harassment scandal. The governor is…
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New Senate appropriations chairman Rob Bradley wants more of the land acquisition trust fund going to land purchasing and management. The land acquisition…
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For the most part, Governor Rick Scott’s $87.4 billion budget proposal appears very promising. That’s according to the Florida Senate’s new budget…
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You haven’t done anything wrong, but you’re pulled over anyway. The law enforcement officer asks to search your car. Should that officer be required to…