Lawmakers Seek To Roll Out A Red Carpet For Filmmakers
Blockbuster proposals that would double and triple the pool of incentives for those who want to create both big- and small-screen magic in Florida now sit before lawmakers.
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Blockbuster proposals that would double and triple the pool of incentives for those who want to create both big- and small-screen magic in Florida now sit before lawmakers.
Amid anti-government protests in Venezuela and local rallies to show solidarity with protesters, Senator Marco Rubio spoke on the crisis in the country on Monday.
A new gambling proposal rolled out in the Republican-controlled Florida Senate on Monday could bring casinos to South Florida and expand the use of slot machines.
A new proposal, filed Monday could mean more requirements for injured employees in workers-compensation insurance cases.
Following weekend demonstrations across South Florida in solidarity with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's political opposition, the University of Miami's Institute for Cuba and Cuban-American Studies is gathering to examine the mass protests in the country and what potential effects it poses on Cuba.
It's not quite the president, but a pair of First Ladies will be in South Florida this week making speeches and announcing new initiatives.
Florida Gov. Rick Scott is planning to use a scheduled meeting with President Barack Obama to urge him to halt flood insurance hikes.
A newly filed bill, filed by two Florida lawmakers, is meant to expand programs for homeless people in the state.
A group of doctors is taking it upon themselves to spread the word and encourage Floridians to sign up for coverage under the Affordable Care Act before the March 31 deadline.
Tax cuts, stiffer sex offender laws, expanding school vouchers and, as always, the state budget will be among the issues Florida legislators will consider over their annual 60-day session.
The nationwide campaign for Congress this fall could be a competitive one because of Omabacare according to political experts.
A proposal was filed Friday by Sen. Bill Montford, D-Tallahassee, to honor Florida State University quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Jameis Winston.
The Senate Appropriations Committee approved four bills aimed at strengthening laws dealing with sexual predators.
As the popularity of electronic cigarettes raises, a bill is now headed to the Senate floor to prohibit the sale of the trendy slim metal tubes to minors.
The "massive expansion" of Florida's de facto voucher system promised by House Speaker Will Weatherford was filed Thursday, setting up what is expected to be one of the most-contentious education battles of the 2014 legislative session.
