Guest AuthorFebruary 16, 2021
5min1916
We know what HB1 is trying to do and who it will ultimately end up harming.
Tag: Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act
Guest AuthorFebruary 16, 2021
Ryan NicolFebruary 3, 2020
7min587
Broward County's student diversion program was at issue during Monday's hearing.
Ryan NicolJanuary 21, 2020
7min426
The bill aims to close several gaps in school safety compliance.
Scott PowersAugust 11, 2019
7min1717
'Red flag laws infringe on our Constitution. They are a clear violation,' Hill said.
Jacob OglesJuly 2, 2019
8min832
The Republican lawman criticized after laying off long-time staff.
Scott PowersMarch 26, 2019
7min562
'It's completely voluntary,' Diaz said.
Ryan NicolFebruary 7, 2019
6min386
The measures would expand authority under last year's Public Safety Act.
Ryan NicolJanuary 8, 2019
6min840
The director of the newly created Office of Safe Schools highlighted calls for increased fencing, single points of entry and improved security systems at a Tuesday meeting of the Senate Education Committee. Damien Kelly was on hand to brief lawmakers on the implementation of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act (SB 7026), signed into law […]
Staff ReportsDecember 28, 2018
10min277
Let’s not even pretend to avoid a spoiler: The post-Parkland legislation was the biggest legislative story of the last year. We’ll save that for the end, but in the meantime, here’s Florida Politics’ annual (and admittedly subjective) list of the top stories to come out of the 2018 Legislative Session. In somewhat chronological order: Sexual […]
Jim RosicaJuly 13, 2018
6min442
Veteran Florida-based National Rifle Association lobbyist Marion Hammer is seeking $1 million in damages, saying she was harassed and threatened by four men from across the country. Hammer filed a lawsuit, including a motion for preliminary injunction, in federal court in Tallahassee on Friday. The case was first reported by the Tallahassee Democrat. She described herself […]