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Dara Kam

Dara Kam

March 30, 2021 | Daily Business Review

Republican State Lawmakers Take Aim at Ballot Initiatives

Rep. Bobby Payne says his measure imposing a $3,000 cap on campaign contributions to political committees sponsoring proposed constitutional amendments allows the same restriction currently in place for statewide candidates.

By Dara Kam

6 minute read

March 26, 2021 | Daily Business Review

Florida House GOP Passes Controversial Protest Measure

Gov. Ron DeSantis rolled out a framework for the law-and-order proposal in September following nationwide protests that were focused on racial inequalities in policing.

By Dara Kam

6 minute read

March 25, 2021 | Daily Business Review

Florida Lawmakers Look Again at Tobacco, E-Cigarette Regulations

Bill sponsor Travis Hutson says his measure would require nicotine product retailers, or vape shops, to be licensed by the state Division of Business and Professional Regulation.

By Dara Kam

5 minute read

March 24, 2021 | Daily Business Review

Alimony Battle Flares Once Again in Florida Legislature

Rep. Anthony Rodriguez says his bill is necessary to stop children from being used as financial pawns.

By Dara Kam

6 minute read

March 23, 2021 | Daily Business Review

State GOP Lawmakers Back Controversial Election Changes

Voting by mail should have the same safeguards as voting in person, Rep. Blaise Ingoglia says, adding that people have "serious concerns" about election integrity.

By Dara Kam

6 minute read

March 22, 2021 | Daily Business Review

Democrats Call for New State Senate Election; GOP Says No

The Miami-Dade County state attorney said an investigation into election fraud is ongoing and emphasized that no evidence exists that now-Republican State Sen. Ileana Garcia was part of an alleged plot to "confuse voters and siphon votes" from the incumbent Democrat.

By Dara Kam

6 minute read

March 19, 2021 | Daily Business Review

Ex-State Sen. Frank Artiles Charged in Sham Candidate Case

Former Florida Sen. Frank Artiles was charged with election fraud for allegedly propping up a sham candidate in a razor-thin Senate contest in which an incumbent Democrat was ousted by a Republican challenger in November.

By Dara Kam

6 minute read

March 18, 2021 | Daily Business Review

Florida House Backs Ban for Transgender Female Athletes

Rep. Kaylee Tuck said the transgender athletic ban is necessary to establish parity for biologically female athletes.

By Dara Kam

5 minute read

March 15, 2021 | Daily Business Review

Vacation Rental Plan 'Clearly a Work in Progress'

The fight about oversight of short-term rentals has escalated in the Legislature as the popularity of vacation properties advertised on platforms such as Airbnb has mushroomed.

By Dara Kam

5 minute read

March 10, 2021 | Daily Business Review

DeSantis Proposes Ending Clemency Waiting Periods

Gov. Ron DeSantis wants to do away with a minimum five-year wait before felons can seek to have their civil rights, including the right to vote, restored.

By Dara Kam

5 minute read