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Ana CeballosJanuary 12, 2018

The Republican-controlled Florida House on Friday passed a bill prioritized by House Speaker Richard Corcoran that threatens local officials with fines and removal from office if they do not fully comply with federal immigration authorities. The proposal banning sanctuary cities in the state — even though there are none in Florida — is not a […]

Ana CeballosJanuary 11, 2018

Five amendments filed by Democrats were clobbered on Thursday by the Republican-controlled Florida House as the chamber considered a controversial bill banning so-called sanctuary cities and threatening local officials with fines and removal from office. The amendments would have added protections for DACA recipients, required federal immigration detainer requests to be accompanied by a judicial […]

Ana CeballosJanuary 11, 2018

Florida senators could soon be required to complete one-hour mandatory sexual harassment training every year as part of a new policy change advanced Thursday that came amid calls for overhauling the chamber’s handling of sexual harassment complaints. Intensifying bipartisan talk to improve the Senate’s sexual harassment policy began last year after two former senators, Jeff […]

Ana CeballosJanuary 10, 2018

Members of the House Criminal Justice Subcommittee on Wednesday advanced bills that would have different outcomes on Florida’s felon population, which prompted one Democrat to call arguments on one of the bills “flat out stupid.” The bills before the House panel would create third-degree felonies for inmates who bring cellphones into county jails, a separate […]

Ana CeballosJanuary 10, 2018

In the wake of recent high-profile data breaches compromising the information of thousands of Floridians, legislators and cabinet members on Wednesday advocated for two bills that would eliminate credit report freeze fees for consumers. Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis and Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam are backing two measures proposed in the Legislature, which they say […]

Ana CeballosJanuary 9, 2018

A Senate panel on Tuesday advanced a bill that would grant people immunity for carrying small amounts of drugs if they seek medical help for an overdose. The proposal applies to individuals who are found in possession of any drug, including fentanyl and illicit opioids, if they ask for medical assistance in “good faith” when […]

Ana CeballosJanuary 9, 2018

House Speaker Richard Corcoran kicked off the 2018 Session vowing to challenge the status quo by bringing a deluge of reforms and not allowing Florida to “become a sanctuary state like California.” “When I look around this room, I see a chamber filled with reformers,” Corcoran said. “I don’t say that to flatter you, I […]

Ana CeballosJanuary 9, 2018

Before talking about his legislative priorities on Opening Day of Session, Senate President Joe Negron addressed the elephant in the room: sexual harassment. “I would like to begin today by addressing a very important issue that addressed not only the Florida Senate, but also our counterparts in Congress, the entertainment industry, employers large and small […]

Ana CeballosJanuary 8, 2018

Lauren Bankert and Caylee Underwood are the newest members to join the woman-owned On 3 Public Relations firm. “Their experience both in the public and private sectors, with skill sets in design as well as communications, will strengthen the services we provide clients in public relations, grassroots advocacy, coalition building and crisis communications,” President Christina […]

Ana CeballosJanuary 8, 2018

Gubernatorial candidate Gwen Graham on Monday wrote a $1,200 personal check to the governor’s Office of Open Government, saying it is a “small price to pay” for information on the 12 Hurricane Irma-related deaths at a Hollywood nursing home. “It’s disappointing that there are financial hurdles for the information that the people of Florida deserve […]

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‘Sanctuary city’ ban bill passes House, but will be ‘nail-biter’ in Senate

Republicans swat Democrats’ ‘sanctuary city’ bill amendments

Sexual harassment training mandate for senators heads to Senate floor

In criminal justice debate, House member calls cell phone bill ‘flat out stupid’

After high-profile data breaches, legislators want to toss credit freeze fees

Florida could grant legal immunity for reporting drug overdoses

Richard Corcoran calls on ‘House of Reformers’ to ban sanctuary cities

Joe Negron opens 2018 Session by addressing sexual harassment

Personnel note: Lauren Bankert, Caylee Underwood join On3PR

Gwen Graham pays $1,200 to get Hollywood Hills records request