STATE NEWS BRIEFS
Black history museum; increasing penalties
As budgets tighten, states double down on efficiency and tech innovation
This is the last in a series of five articles examining key debates unfolding in the nation’s statehouses this year.
STATE NEWS BRIEFS
Bear hunt report; buy local crops
Unemployment changes backed in Senate
Bill sponsor Sen. Stan McClain, R-Ocala, said the goal is to reduce the number of people receiving benefits fraudulently.
Public sector employee pronoun bill passes first committee
The bill, sponsored by Sen. Stan McClain, R-Ocala, would prevent “adverse personnel action” and require that some forms include only two genders and no nonbinary option.
STATE NEWS BRIEFS
Rounding to nearest nickel, tax breaks for eVTOLs and voyeur privacy laws
“Ocala Gazette” photographer earns awards
Florida Press Club bestows six honors on Bruce Ackerman during annual event.
Uncertainty surrounding federal disaster funding looms over state budgets
This is the fourth in a series of five articles examining key debates that will unfold in the nation’s statehouses this year.
Backroom briefing: Farm feud and more
Weekly political notes from The News Service of Florida
GOP lawmakers OK minimum wage change
HB 221 is sponsored by Ryan Chamberlin, R-Belleview.
