Scott PowersFebruary 8, 2021
6min1215
It's not about taking away guns, it's about limiting weapons that can kill en masse.
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Scott PowersFebruary 8, 2021Scott PowersMay 7, 2020
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Fried is placing the safety of Floridians over the gun lobby, the group argues.
Jim RosicaNovember 3, 2018
7min298
Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum, also the Democratic nominee for Governor, said Friday’s mass shooting at a yoga studio “has no place in civilized society.” Gillum released a statement Saturday morning in response to the attack that claimed three lives, including the shooter’s. Five others were wounded, according to reports. “I am deeply appreciative of our law […]
Staff ReportsApril 20, 2018
3min281
Patricia “Patti” Brigham is the new president of The League of Women Voters of Florida, the organization announced Friday. Outgoing president Pamela Goodman will pass the gavel to Brigham, a veteran state board member and Orange County league leader, at the meeting of the state board on Saturday. Brigham joined the League of Women Voters of […]
Drew WilsonMarch 5, 2018
8min284
After going back and forth with similar bills, the Legislature cleared a proposal Monday that would require nursing homes to have backup generators on site to keep the air conditioning running during power outages. The bill, HB 7099, is a priority of Gov. Rick Scott, who issued a similar requirement via an emergency rule following […]
Scott PowersOctober 4, 2017
5min352
Casting aside any criticism politicizing tragedy, Orlando state Sen. Linda Stewart, Orlando state Rep. Carlos Guillermo Smith and a statewide coalition demanded talks Wednesday on gun law reforms, particularly on their bills banning sales of semi-automatic weapon and high-capacity magazines in Florida. Democrats Stewart and Smith filed such bills last session, in the memory of […]
Staff ReportsMarch 15, 2017
10min432
The House Insurance and Banking Subcommittee approved an assignment of benefits reform bill Tuesday. The bill links fees to pre-litigation offers of judgment and requires policyholders receive notice if a contractor files suit. “The Consumer Protection Coalition applauds Rep. Jamie Grant and House leadership for taking on the issue of Assignment of Benefits fraud and […]
Associated PressFebruary 21, 2017
7min201
Florida Republicans are more determined than ever to pass bills expanding gun rights in the wake of the deadly Pulse nightclub and Fort Lauderdale airport shootings. They say law-abiding gun owners should be allowed to take their weapons to airports, government meetings and state universities, and would be in a better position to protect themselves […]