Category: State & National News
Two deaths at Pensacola Greyhound Track
Greyhound tracks are required to report to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation monthly on the deaths of dogs at their facilities. Since…
Home Stretch for Florida Legislature committee meeting
By Brandon Larrabee, The News Service of Florida Before lawmakers returned to their districts for the last week before the 2014 legislative session begins, they…
FSU alum finds country’s oldest fort
In an announcement likely to rewrite the book on early colonization of the New World, two researchers this past week said they have discovered the…
League of Women Voters responds to proposed private school scholarship expansion
On Thursday, a massive expansion of Florida’s voucher system was filed in the state legislature, a plan that could defund public schools and divert millions…
Vouchers are back on legislative agenda
By Brandon Larrabee, The News Service of Florida The “massive expansion” of Florida’s de facto voucher system promised by House Speaker Will Weatherford was filed…
Florida Senate split on in-state tuition for immigrants, according to Gaetz
By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida Senate President Don Gaetz on Friday left open the possibility that the Legislature could approve giving undocumented…
House adds ammo to ban on insurers discriminating against gun owners
Insurance companies could face tougher penalties if they impose higher rates or take other actions against auto or homeowner policyholders due to lawful gun ownership…
Greyhound racing under attack in Tallahassee
Opponents of greyhound racing said Wednesday they are renewing efforts to end a requirement that some pari-mutuel facilities run dog races to be able to…
INYR: Wall Street, FSU president buzz, fish hatchery and the state, and Sheriff David Morgan
We have a full line-up for IN Your Head Radio today. We have at 11:05 Mary Kissel, Wall Street Journal editorial board member & host…
Florida Senate tackles residency requirements
By Brandon Larrabee, The News Service of Florida A Senate committee gave unanimous approval Wednesday to new residency standards for lawmakers, paving the way for…
Nurse practioners win first round
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida Despite opposition from physician groups, a House select committee Tuesday overwhelmingly approved a proposal that would give…
What is on tap in Tallahassee
GUN BILL TAKES AIM AT INSURERS: The House Civil Justice Subcommittee will consider a bill (HB 255), sponsored by Chairman Matt Gaetz, R-Fort Walton Beach,…
As reported on INYR, compromise in nursing home bill has been worked out
As Ryan Wiggins reported on IN Your Head Radio, a compromise in nursing home bill has been worked out. The News Service of Florida reports…
Florida lawmakers look at Facebook privacy and job applications
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida Big business brother is balking at a proposal that would ban employers from peeking into workers’ private…
Civil War battle still being fought
By Margie Menzel, The News Service of Florida State officials hoped to resolve a controversy about whether to add a Union memorial to the Olustee…
Buzz: Crist for FSU president
Peter Schorsch of SaintPetersBlog.com believes it makes sense. In his daily newsletter, “Sunburn,” Schorsch wrote that one way for Gov. Rick Scott to win re-election…
Gaetz supports repealing red light cameras
Senate President Don Gaetz, R-Niceville, and House Speaker Will Weatherford, R-Wesley Chapel, are no fans of red-light cameras — that much is clear. Echoing comments…
INYR: Tailhook whistleblower on Military Justice Improvement Act
On Thursday, Feb 6, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) held a press conference to discuss her bipartisan Military Justice Improvement Act (MJIA). The legislation would…
FSU president expected to be new Penn State leader
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida Penn State University is expected to name Florida State University President Eric Barron to the same position…
INYR: Valentine’s Day disasters, Minimum wage and Crowdfunding
On IN Your Head Radio, we have author Christie Schroeder on at 11:05. Christie is the author of the book “How to Really Win or…
