Florida Lawmakers Wrap Up 2008 Session
Fri, May 02, 2008 - 6:35 pm
The Legislature has ended a bleak two-month session in which little happened that wasn't overshadowed by the state's lack of money.
Legislature Passes Autism Bill
Fri, May 02, 2008 - 6:20 pm
A bill that supporters hope will lead insurers to cover most costs for diagnosis and treatment of autism is headed to the Governor Charlie Crist's desk.
Anti-Bullying Bill Goes To Governor’s Desk
Wed, April 30, 2008 - 7:10 pm
School districts in Florida will have to adopt policies against bullying and harassment under a bill that passed Wednesday and will now go to the governor.
Teacher Sex Bill Passes FL House
Wed, April 30, 2008 - 6:58 pm
The Florida House passed a bill to weed out teachers like Debra LaFave, who had sex with a student, by creating statewide standards for hiring, screening and reporting misconduct.
Slowing Down Specialty Tags
Sun, March 30, 2008 - 2:21 pm
Florida legislators consider a moratorium on specialty license plates
Background Checks For Online Daters
Tue, March 25, 2008 - 12:22 pm
Online dating services would have to tell you whether or not they tried to find out if your perfect match has a criminal history under a bill approved by a Florida Senate committee.
Gay Adoption Ban
Wed, March 19, 2008 - 4:22 pm
Two Florida lawmakers are trying to pass legislation that would allow gay people to adopt. Florida is the only state with a ban on gay adoption.
Limit On Class Size In Limbo
Mon, March 17, 2008 - 6:31 pm
A ballot proposal that would have loosened class size limits has failed in the Florida Legislature.
FL Presidential Primary Appeal in Federal Court
Mon, March 17, 2008 - 1:34 pm
Federal appeals court in Atlanta will decide whether Florida gets a re-do of it's January 29th presidential primary.
Locked & Loaded at Work
Wed, March 12, 2008 - 9:59 pm
Florida residents would be allowed to take guns to work under a bill approved by a House council today.
Gov. Crist’s Goals for 2008 Session
Tue, March 04, 2008 - 7:42 pm
Governor Charlie Crist wants lower property taxes, cleaner energy, thinner kids, healthier Floridians and better schools.
Florida State Of The State Tonight
Tue, March 04, 2008 - 2:19 pm
Florida lawmakers began their 2008 session today amid a budget crunch spurred by the weakened economy. Gov. Charlie Crist will deliver his State of the State address tonight at 5 p.m. CST. Watch it live on wkrg.com.
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