Florida’s HB 1589, which took effect on July 1, 2024, introduces stricter penalties for individuals caught driving without a valid driver’s license in Florida.  The bill significantly increases consequences for violators, particularly repeat offenders, in an effort to enhance road safety and enforce compliance with licensing requirements.  Under previous […]

While Amendment 3 may not have passed, the vision for legalized recreational marijuana in Florida is not dead. In fact, recreational marijuana could return on ballots as soon as 2026, but not without changes.  Earlier this month, the Smart & Safe Florida committee which originally backed Amendment 3, filed a […]

Florida’s proposed ban on political flags has generated intense debate, particularly among the LGBTQ+ community. Senate Bill 100, introduced by Republican state Senator Randy Fine, seeks to prohibit the display of political flags on public buildings, including universities. If passed, the bill would not only affect the visibility of LGBTQ+ […]

As Florida grapples with contentious debates over reproductive rights, a new piece of legislation, HB 63, stands at the intersection of pregnancy support and political ideology.  The bill proposes enhanced oversight and accountability for the Florida Pregnancy Care Network (FPCN), requiring unannounced Department of Health visits and stricter financial audits. […]

In a controversial decision that has reignited global debate, the Trump administration  announced the United States’ withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO). The decision raises concerns about America’s ability to combat international health crises and maintain diplomatic alliances.  The WHO, a United Nations agency founded in 1948, plays a […]

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has highlighted the state’s education policies as a potential standard for a national model. During a recent press conference at Trinity Christian Academy in Jacksonville, he made a point to highlight that Florida’s school choice framework could be achieved without relying on the federal Department of […]

While inflation continues to be an issue across the country, some parts of Tallahassee face an even bigger threat —food insecurity. House Bill 89 introduces a new initiative that will facilitate development permits to increase the availability of food options.  It’s a crisis that doesn’t make headlines every day but […]

As Donald Trump settles into his second term as President of the United States, several executive orders have caused a gradual upheaval of everyday life for American citizens.  The dismantling of federal diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, prompting major corporations to reevaluate their DEI commitments, was among the most […]

The Republican supermajority in the Florida Legislature is working to roll back gun laws passed after the Marjory Stoneman Douglas school shooting in 2018. In December, former Representative Joel Rudman and Sen. Randy Fine introduced bills relaxing the restrictions on current gun laws. HB 31, titled “Carrying and Possession of […]