Workplace gender identity bill clears House committee
Chris Young reports that some opponents of the bill say it discriminates against the LGBTQ+ community.
Bill advances to restrict minors’ access to health care services without parental consent
House Bill 173 would ban physicians from treating minors for sexually transmitted infections, mental health conditions, and substance abuse without parental consent.
The Florida House passes a bill to increase transparency on state conservation deals
The bill would require a month’s notice if conservation land is sold or traded, and justification for why it is not needed.
A Medicaid managed care program for people with disabilities is under review
The Medicaid program hopes to eliminate lengthy waitlists for services, and is backed by House Speaker Daniel Perez.
The Florida House passed a bill to impose tougher qualifications for unemployment benefits
The bill would disqualify anyone who does not contact a minimum number of employers a week, and those who don’t return to work when recalled after layoffs.
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