Florida Tourism Welcomes You Sign – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Sean Pavone Leaders in Florida’s tourist sector are voicing concerns about planned legislation that may destroy the state’s current infrastructure for promoting travel. On Tuesday, Newsweek emailed state Representative Monique Miller, one of the bill’s proponents. The Significance of It With hundreds of thousands
Child labor laws – Teen working in grocery store – Courtesy: Shutterstock — BearFotos For years, Florida has been taking action against companies that hire illegal immigrants. However, that created a challenge for the state’s enterprises, who are in dire need of employees to fill low-paying and frequently unappealing positions. Children could be the answer,
Florida License Plates — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: Lutsenko_Oleksandr TALLAHASSEE, FL – Florida may mandate that cars in the state carry two license plates as part of a plan intended to assist authorities in apprehending hit-and-run drivers. The “Lilly Glaubach Act,” named for a 13-year-old Tampa girl who was hit by a car while
Judge’s gavel with marijuana leaf next to it – Photo: TANYARICO/Shutterstock.com Some individuals would be able to grow marijuana at home under a new bill that was submitted to the Florida Senate. After voters rejected an amendment to legalize marijuana for adults 21 and older, lawmakers are now working to increase access to the drug
Office of the Attorney General sign (Matt Gaetz not pictured) — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: Heidi Besen Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida is President-elect Donald Trump’s unexpected and very contentious choice to be the U.S. attorney general, potentially igniting a Senate confirmation battle. In order to start the process of finding a replacement for
Senator Rick Scott – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Hunter Crenian The incumbent U.S. Sen. Rick Scott defeated former Democratic U.S. Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell to win reelection on Tuesday. As of 8:15 p.m., the Florida Division of Elections’ website showed that Scott had won with 55 percent of the vote, more than the 42 percent
Rick Scott – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by lev radin To save his seat in the U.S. Senate, incumbent Senator Rick Scott will face off against former Democratic congressman Debbie Mucarsel-Powell in a battle that will be highly followed. Given that Democrats have historically held a narrow majority in the Senate, the outcome of the
Ron DeSantis addresses a crowd while President Donald Trump watches at a rally in Tampa, Florida – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by jctabb A candidate supported by former President Donald Trump for the Florida state Senate lost the Republican primary to one supported by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. As of Tuesday night, after over 95
Antisemitism Sign — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: Christopher Penler A bill that the Senate overwhelmingly approved on Wednesday would define antisemitism in Florida law. The bill’s proponent cautioned that if attacks against Jews rise, other groups would become the target of radicalism. A number of states, including Florida, are attempting to define antisemitism. Gov.
Social media apps on screen – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Twin Design After the state Senate approved a bill on Thursday that would prohibit adolescents under the age of 16 from using popular social media platforms without parental consent, Florida is on the approach of enacting one of the strictest prohibitions on minors using