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Florida House backs Parental Rights in Education law expansion
Read full article: Florida House backs Parental Rights in Education law expansionThe Florida House on Friday took a step toward expanding a controversial 2022 law that prevents instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity in early school grades, approving a measure that would broaden the prohibition through eighth grade.
Florida House OKs migrant transportation, election crimes prosecutor bills
Read full article: Florida House OKs migrant transportation, election crimes prosecutor billsThe Florida House Friday morning passed two bills clarifying controversial programs on migrant transportation and prosecuting election crimes, sending both measures to Gov. Ron DeSantis for his signature.
Florida Senate Republican files ‘Constitutional carry’ bill
Read full article: Florida Senate Republican files ‘Constitutional carry’ billA Senate Republican on Thursday filed a bill that would allow people to carry concealed firearms without licenses, after the issue started moving forward this week in the House.
Bill proposing changes to Florida’s concealed carry laws clears 1st hurdle in Tallahassee
Read full article: Bill proposing changes to Florida’s concealed carry laws clears 1st hurdle in TallahasseeA bill looking to allow Floridians to carry concealed firearms without a license is moving forward after clearing its first hurdle in the state House.
Dr. Jim Clark explains what people should know ahead of special session on property insurance
Read full article: Dr. Jim Clark explains what people should know ahead of special session on property insuranceAs the special legislative session is about to kick off to tackle the state’s property insurance crisis, News 6′s political analyst is breaking down what consumers can expect lawmakers to discuss and vote on.
Florida lawmakers discuss special session on property insurance at Orlando summit
Read full article: Florida lawmakers discuss special session on property insurance at Orlando summitWith only a few days left before lawmakers are called back to the state capitol to try and fix Florida's property insurance market, legislators say they are waiting to see the exact language written in the bill they will discuss.
Property insurance changes passed by Florida lawmakers, heading to governor’s desk
Read full article: Property insurance changes passed by Florida lawmakers, heading to governor’s deskBut with hurricane season starting next week, Florida House members overwhelmingly gave final approval Wednesday to a measure that seeks to stem property-insurance problems that have led to policyholders across the state losing coverage and seeing soaring premiums.
Florida bills limit roof refusal by insurers, add new fund
Read full article: Florida bills limit roof refusal by insurers, add new fundLegislation proposed by Florida lawmakers for an upcoming special session to reform the state’s property insurance market would create a $2 billion reinsurance fund for insurers to get insurance that insulates them from risk.
Homeowners insurance: Terms to know about Florida’s special session
Read full article: Homeowners insurance: Terms to know about Florida’s special sessionState lawmakers will reconvene in Tallahassee for a special session aimed at reforming the state’s insurance industry that has faced a series of issues impacting the bottom line of many Floridians.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis calls for special session to address property insurance crisis
Read full article: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis calls for special session to address property insurance crisisGov. Ron DeSantis has called a second special legislative session, this time with the goal to address Florida's property insurance crisis which has seen many homeowners lose their insurance or see their premiums skyrocket.
Credit rating agency places ‘rating watch negative’ on Reedy Creek bond debt after DeSantis signs law to dissolve districts
Read full article: Credit rating agency places ‘rating watch negative’ on Reedy Creek bond debt after DeSantis signs law to dissolve districtsIf dissolved, the Reedy Creek Improvement District's debt obligations, revenues and responsibilities would be transferred to Osceola and Orange counties and the small cities of Lake Buena Vista and Bay Lake.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis calls special session to address property insurance
Read full article: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis calls special session to address property insuranceGov. Ron DeSantis will call a May special legislative session to address problems in the property-insurance system that have led to homeowners losing coverage and getting hit with large rate increases.
Florida lawmakers to debate Gov. DeSantis’ congressional map during special session
Read full article: Florida lawmakers to debate Gov. DeSantis’ congressional map during special sessionFlorida lawmakers are returning to the state's Capitol this week for a special session that will be focused on congressional redistricting.
Property insurance attorney offers perspective on Florida’s insurance crisis
Read full article: Property insurance attorney offers perspective on Florida’s insurance crisisInsurance companies say the crisis is being fueled by mounting litigation and fraud, but property insurance attorney John Tolley said that's not the full story.
State lawmaker pushes for special session to address Florida’s property insurance woes
Read full article: State lawmaker pushes for special session to address Florida’s property insurance woesSen. Jeff Brandes, a St. Petersburg Republican, on Friday formally asked his colleagues to support his call for a special legislative session on property insurance.
DeSantis leaves possibility of property insurance, condo session up to Florida legislators
Read full article: DeSantis leaves possibility of property insurance, condo session up to Florida legislatorsIf Florida lawmakers hold a special session to deal with the troubled property-insurance market or to put additional requirements on condominium buildings, it won’t come from a directive by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
DeSantis sets date for special session to ‘protect Florida jobs’ against vaccine mandates
Read full article: DeSantis sets date for special session to ‘protect Florida jobs’ against vaccine mandatesGov. Ron DeSantis announced Friday the state’s legislature will hold a special session to attempt to protect jobs threatened by vaccine mandates.