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A Florida House panel approves a controversial education bill

A House panel approved an education bill that requires instruction about embryologic and fetal development”. This bill also takes aim at programs that involve diversity, equity, and inclusion and political activism.

A Charlie Kirk Day of Remembrance is one step closer in Florida

The bill that creates a Charlie Kirk Day of Remembrance has advanced in Florida.

Public records requests could get a boost under a Florida bill

A measure that was approved yesterday by a House panel states that government agencies have 3 days to respond to public records and have to provide estimates on how long it would take to produce the records or deny the request.

A cap on some drug prices could be coming to Florida

A Florida House panel approved a proposal yesterday aimed at lowering prescription drug prices.

Drivers with disabilities could get some parking protections

Drivers with disabilities who use specially equipped vehicles are set to receive additional protections when parking.

New memo shows that immigration officers can enter homes without a warrant

An immigration andCustoms Enforcement memo, signed by ICE’s acting director, allows immigration officers to forcibly enter homes and make arrests without a judicial warrant.

A Cuban migrant from Texas has died as a result of homicide

A medical examiner has determined that Geraldo Lunas Campos died as a result of homicide. The autopsy report released yesterday determined that the cause of death was asphyxia.

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