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Stories by News Service of Florida

Stories by News Service of Florida

Court orders another look at immigration rulings

February 14, 2024
Tallahassee – A federal appeals court Tuesday ordered a district judge to reconsider rulings that backed Florida challenges to Biden administration immigration policies, citing a U.S. Supreme Court opinion last year against Texas and Louisiana in a separate case.

House pitches $647.3M tax package

February 13, 2024
Tallahassee – With legislative leaders saying they expect a tighter budget in the coming year, the House Ways & Means Committee on Wednesday will roll out a package of tax cuts that, if left unchanged, would total $647.3 million.

Appellate judge seeks shield from testifying

February 12, 2024
Tallahassee – An appeals-court judge is asking the Florida Supreme Court to shield him from testifying in a battle about alleged misconduct by a Hillsborough County circuit judge in a heated 2022 election campaign.

Justices urged to decide abortion consent issue

February 9, 2024
Tallahassee – An appeals court Thursday asked the Florida Supreme Court to take up a potentially far-reaching issue about minors who seek to have abortions without notifying and getting consent from parents or guardians.

Lawmakers look at potential tax breaks

February 8, 2024
Tallahassee- With business groups long saying the tax should be scrapped, state lawmakers could look at further reducing a tax on commercial leases.

Flag bill gets DeSantis backing, stalls in Senate

February 7, 2024
Tallahassee – Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday supported a proposal that would restrict what flags can be flown at schools and other public buildings, as critics of the bill — and Senate analysts — questioned prohibiting flags that represent a “political viewpoint.”

Senators back social media curbs

February 6, 2024
Tallahassee – Florida senators Monday evening moved forward with a proposal to try to prevent minors under age 16 from using social media, as lawmakers take on tech platforms that they say harm children.

Guard director backed as Texas deployment nears

February 5, 2024
Tallahassee – As the state prepares to send members of the Florida State Guard to Texas, the Senate began moving forward Monday with confirming the State Guard’s director.

Lawmakers look at pot potency limits

February 5, 2024
Tallahassee – As a proposed constitutional amendment seeking to authorize recreational marijuana looms, Florida lawmakers are taking steps toward imposing limits on the amount of euphoria-inducing THC in pot products.

Court deals blow to Chinese land law

February 2, 2024
Tallahassee – A federal appeals court Thursday said a Florida law restricting people from China from owning property in the state likely is trumped by federal law and blocked its enforcement against two plaintiffs who have been in the midst of real-estate transactions.
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