March 27, 2023 | Daily Business Review
House Quickly Backs High-Profile Concealed Weapons ChangeThe bill would end a decades-old requirement that people obtain state concealed-weapons licenses before they can carry guns. The process includes background checks and firearms training.
By Ryan Dailey
5 minute read
March 27, 2023 | Daily Business Review
State Affordable Housing Plan Gets Final Approval From the HouseThe bill would provide incentives for private investment in affordable housing and encourage mixed-use development in struggling commercial areas.
By Jim Turner
4 minute read
March 24, 2023 | Daily Business Review
DeSantis Walks Back 'Territorial Dispute' Remark on UkraineGov. Ron DeSantis, seen as a top rival to former President Donald Trump for the 2024 GOP nomination, said that defending Ukraine wasn't a national security priority for the U.S., and he downplayed the Russian invasion.
By Meg Kinnard
4 minute read
March 24, 2023 | Daily Business Review
Book Ban Attempts Hit Record High in 2022, Library Org SaysGov. Ron DeSantis approved laws to review reading materials and limit classroom discussion of gender identity and race books.
By Hillel Italie
4 minute read
March 24, 2023 | Daily Business Review
Major School-Choice Voucher Expansion Headed to DeSantis' DeskUnder the bill, students would be eligible to receive vouchers if they are "a resident of this state" and "eligible to enroll in kindergarten through grade 12" in a public school.
By Ryan Dailey
4 minute read
March 23, 2023 | Daily Business Review
Lawmakers Again Eye Alimony OverhaulRevamping Florida's alimony laws is one of the most emotionally charged issues tackled by state lawmakers over the past decade.
By Dara Kam
7 minute read
March 23, 2023 | Daily Business Review
DeSantis Administration to Expand 'Don't Say Gay' Law to All GradesGov. Ron DeSantis has repeatedly said the measure is reasonable and that parents, not teachers, should be broaching subjects of sexual orientation and gender identity with their children.
By Anthony Izaguirre
4 minute read
March 23, 2023 | Daily Business Review
Class Action Gets Go-Ahead From Appellate Court in FPL Irma OutagesPlaintiffs contend that Florida Power & Light did not meet obligations to help prevent power outages, such as carrying out a storm "hardening" plan, replacing aging poles and adequately clearing vegetation near lines.
By Jim Saunders
3 minute read
March 22, 2023 | Daily Business Review
House Backs State Guard, Senate Eyes Tourism MarketingVisit Florida announced last month that the state attracted a record 137.6 million visitors in 2022.
By Jim Turner
4 minute read
March 22, 2023 | Daily Business Review
DeSantis Administration Pushes Back in Fight Over Protest LawDubbed the "Combating Public Disorder" law, the measure includes a series of steps aimed at cracking down on people who participate in riots or a "violent public disturbance."
By Jim Saunders
4 minute read
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