State Government

By News Service of Florida
March 26, 2023

DeSantis signs lawsuit limits on Friday

After the Senate gave final approval Thursday, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday quickly signed a bill aimed at helping shield businesses and insurance companies from lawsuits.

Palm Coast Observer

By News Service of Florida
March 26, 2023

DeSantis signs lawsuit limits

After the Senate gave final approval Thursday, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday quickly signed a bill aimed at helping shield businesses and insurance companies from lawsuits.

Palm Coast Observer

By News Service of Florida
March 26, 2023

House set to pass concealed weapons change

A controversial proposal that would allow people to carry guns without state concealed-weapons licenses is poised to pass the House on Friday.

Palm Coast Observer

By News Service of Florida
March 26, 2023

‘Medication Aides’ headed to House floor

The Florida House could be ready to take up a proposal that would allow trained certified nursing assistants to give medications to nursing-home residents.

Palm Coast Observer

By Jim Turner, News Service of Florida
March 25, 2023

Affordable housing plan gets final approval

With approval Friday from the Florida House, Senate President Kathleen Passidomo’s $711 million effort to make housing more affordable for working Floridians is headed to Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Palm Coast Observer

By News Service of Florida
March 25, 2023

House passes bill targeting ‘ESG’

In a priority of Speaker Paul Renner, the Florida House on Friday passed a measure that would prevent consideration of “environmental, social and governance” standards in investing government money.

Palm Coast Observer

By Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida
March 25, 2023

Polston stepping down from Supreme Court

Florida Supreme Court Justice Ricky Polston announced Monday he will step down March 31, giving Gov. Ron DeSantis another opportunity to place his imprint on the state’s highest court.

Palm Coast Observer

By Dara Kam, News Service of Florida
March 24, 2023

Transgender treatment rules draw court challenge

Four families filed a federal lawsuit Thursday challenging rules adopted by Florida medical boards that prohibit doctors from providing gender-affirming treatment.

Palm Coast Observer

By Ryan Dailey, The News Service of Florida
March 19, 2023

House passes major voucher expansion

Opposition to the House bill centered, in part, on eliminating income-eligibility requirements that are part of current voucher programs.

Palm Coast Observer
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By Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida
March 19, 2023

House set to pass lawsuit limits

The House and Senate appeared Thursday to nail down a wide-ranging plan that would help shield businesses and insurance companies from costly lawsuits, with the House expected to pass the measure Friday.

Palm Coast Observer
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By News Service of Florida
March 19, 2023

Death penalty in child-rape cases considered

A Senate committee Monday will take up a bill that seeks to allow the death penalty for people who commit sexual batteries on children under age 12.

Palm Coast Observer

By Jim Turner, News Service of Florida
March 18, 2023

Space Florida could see changes

As the House begins to revamp economic-development programs, Florida’s aerospace agency would draw more direct oversight, with the governor controlling its board of directors.

Palm Coast Observer

By News Service of Florida
March 18, 2023

State takes aim at giant African land snails

A quarantine zone has been set up along part of the Caloosahatchee River in Lee County to contain the spread of giant African land snails, the state Department of Agriculture and Consumers Services announced Thursday.

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By Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida
March 18, 2023

6-week abortion limit backed in house

After lawmakers passed a 15-week limit last year, the Florida House on Thursday started moving forward with a proposal that would prevent abortions after six weeks of pregnancy.

Palm Coast Observer
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By The News Service of Florida
March 17, 2023

School book rules draw challenge

The FEA, the Florida Freedom to Read Project and Families for Strong Public Schools argue that the Department of Education overstepped its legal authority in rules that carry out a 2022 law.

Palm Coast Observer
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