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Staff ReportsMay 25, 2025

Just in time for Memorial Day, the military veteran now serving in the Governor’s Mansion is approving harsh penalties for those who steal the identities of his brothers and sisters in arms. SB 348 specifically targets public officials from using stolen valor in their official capacity if elected or while running a campaign. Sens. Jay Collins, […]

Drew DixonApril 28, 2025

The Senate has now signed off on the measure to provide education about disabled students.

Jesse SchecknerApril 28, 2025

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The bill’s upper-chamber sponsor, Jay Collins, called it 'very straightforward.'

A.G. GancarskiApril 28, 2025

Differences emerge between the 2 products ahead of Sine Die.

Drew DixonApril 27, 2025

The Evin B. Hartsell Act aims to end bullying of disabled students in public schools.

Jacob OglesApril 23, 2025

'It silences the voices of community stakeholders and residents.'

Janelle Irwin TaylorApril 16, 2025

'Ryan’s conservative philosophy, coupled with his long history of service to our community, make him the perfect choice to represent District 68.'

Andrew PowellApril 8, 2025

The bill aims to protect veterans and the public from candidates, state officials and public employees who falsely claim military service.

A.G. GancarskiApril 2, 2025

The House moves closer to tapping the keg on the floor.

Drew DixonMarch 27, 2025

'We have to protect the sanctity of the uniform.'

Tag: Jay Collins
Glen Gilzean's swearing-in ceremony in May 2024. (Orange County Supervisor of Elections Office)

Gov. DeSantis signs crackdown on ‘stolen valor’

Legislature OKs plan to teach K-12 students about disabilities

Legislature passes bill granting off-duty probation officers concealed carry permit abilities, more

Semantic split surfaces between Senate, House on dangerous dog crackdown

House approves measure designed to enhance education about disabled students in Florida schools

Senate shoots down bill that might have gutted rural boundaries in some counties

Jay Collins, Danny Burgess first in upper chamber to back Ryan Gill for HD 68

Stolen valor bill ready for House floor

Proposal to let microbreweries distribute their own beer flows through House committee

‘Stolen valor’ measure gets full support from the Senate