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 capped off a week of discussions about…
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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 oldest fortified settlement ever found in North…
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 of taxpayer dollars to private institutions with…
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 Thursday, setting up what is expected to…
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 immigrants in-state tuition rates, a priority of…
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 — or ammunition possession — under a…
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 offer other forms of gambling. Several lawmakers…
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 of OpinionJournal on @WSJLive. We will discuss…
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 the measure to pass the full chamber…
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 additional power to nurse practitioners — including…
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, that could lead to tougher penalties if…
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 that, hoping to avoid a politically volatile…