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Florida House supports excusing new mothers from jury duty

Women who have given birth within six months before the reporting date on jury summonses be excused if they request such an excusal.
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State Senate passes bill funding healthcare access, but still no Medicaid expansion

Listen: A package expanding healthcare access and resources passed in the State Senate Thursday. However, Medicaid expansion is still a no-go. The bill, sponsored by Republican Senator Colleen Burton, was passed unanimously in the full...
banned books, First Amendment

Fees proposed for excessive challenges to school books in Florida

A Florida bill that could lead to fees for people who challenge numerous library books or learning materials.
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Backroom Briefing: Florida Democrats look to insurance and abortion

Florida Democrats see Tuesday’s special-election victory in the Central Florida House District 35 as a model for future elections.
Andrew Warren suspended by Ron DeSantis

Ron DeSantis will challenge the appeals court ruling that sided with Andrew Warren

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will ask a full federal appeals court to take up his suspension of Hillsborough State Attorney Andrew Warren,

Abortion On The Ballot?

A panel of Attorneys and Organizers from Floridians Protecting Freedom, the coalition of advocacy groups promoting the abortion rights FL Constitutional Amendment, are with us to discuss the referendum’s path through collecting petition signatures to...
LGBTQ Trans Pride Flag

“It’s repulsive” — State House advances bill to limit use of Pride flags

A bill advanced that would put restrictions on LGBTQ, Black Lives Matter, and other flags on some Florida buildings.

Senate proposal threatens public campaign funding, raises concerns for underfunded candidates

Listen: A new constitutional amendment advanced in a state Senate committee Wednesday that would stop public financing for campaigns for statewide offices. If it passes, it could hurt candidates without much funding. SJR 114 would...

Winter alerts are in effect as the coldest air of the season arrives in Florida

Near and below-freezing temperatures are expected across Florida's Panhandle and the northern half of the peninsula.
William March

William March: DeSantis’ legislative influence diminishes with his presidential prospects

Florida Gov. Ron Desantis will likely find his influence over the state Legislature diminished this year as his prospects for president decline, Tampa Bay Times columnist William March told WMNF WaveMakers with Janet and Tom....
education

Florida Education Association speaks out about state education issues and a bill that would reduce child labor protections

The Florida Legislature is in session and Tuesday Cafe looks at the wide-ranging topic of education in Florida.
Donald Trump

Donald Trump trounces Ron DeSantis and the others in Iowa

Former President Donald Trump dominated the Iowa Republican presidential caucuses Monday, beating Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis et al.

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