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March 22, 2023 | Daily Business Review

DeSantis Administration Pushes Back in Fight Over Protest Law

Dubbed 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

March 21, 2023 | Daily Business Review

House Bill Could Allow State to Override Local Tenant Laws

"This bill is not punishing renters. This bill is protecting both tenants and landlords," bill sponsor Rep. Tiffany Esposito said.

By Jim Saunders

3 minute read

March 21, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Campground Owners Could Get 'Inherent Risk' Legal Shield From Lawsuits

"Passing this bill is not going to result in campground owners suddenly wanting to throw you in holes, feed you to wild animals, let you fall into hornet's nests and so on," bill sponsor Rep. Dean Black said. "It will restore sanity to camping. It will protect camping."

By Jim Saunders

3 minute read

March 20, 2023 | Daily Business Review

House Passes Major Taxpayer-Backed School Voucher Expansion

"This bill is an $8,000 gift card to the millionaires and billionaires who are being gifted with a state-sponsored coupon for something they can already afford," opponent Rep. Marie Woodson said.

By Ryan Dailey

5 minute read

March 20, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Republican-Controlled House Passes 'Transformative' Lawsuit Limits

House Speaker Paul Renner said the bill will help eliminate "gamesmanship" in the legal system and lead to savings that will ripple through the economy.

By Jim Saunders

4 minute read

March 17, 2023 | Daily Business Review

House Poised to Pass Massive Expansion of School-Voucher Programs

House bill sponsor Kaylee Tuck's plan would make every student eligible to receive taxpayer-backed scholarships.

By Ryan Dailey

4 minute read

March 17, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Florida House and Senate Set to Pass Wide-Ranging Lawsuit Limits

Rep. Tommy Gregory, who is helping sponsor the House measure, said the plan would bring "balance" to a system plagued by excessive litigation.

By Jim Saunders

3 minute read

March 16, 2023 | Daily Business Review

State Senate Seeks to Fast-Track Curbs to China Land Purchases

"This bill protects, strategically speaking, our land and to make sure … we aren't dependent on other countries for agriculture," bill sponsor Sen. Jay Collins said.

By Jim Turner

3 minute read

March 16, 2023 | Daily Business Review

House Subcommittee Backs Lower Threshold in Death Penalty Cases

Lawmakers have a "unique opportunity to address a miscarriage of justice," said Rep. John Snyder, referring to Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz, who was sentenced to life in prison after a jury was not unanimous in recommending death.

By Jim Saunders

3 minute read

March 15, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Lawmakers Move Forward on Proposal to Curb Windshield Lawsuits

"This measure will help fight fraud and litigation and hopefully move the auto-insurance premiums in the right direction," Rep. Griff Griffitts.

By Jim Saunders

4 minute read