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Floridaredistricting.gov/Republican redistricting leaders say the process they’ve employed has generated maps that meet all state and federal requirements. Still, they say they expect legal challenges to the maps when they’re approved. -
KHN illustrationMany hospitals are dealing with a flood of people with COVID, including those primarily admitted for other reasons. These infections still drain the workforce and can put health workers and other patients at higher risk for contracting the virus.
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The three men are accused of storming the Capitol and face charges of civil disorder. One marched with members of the Proud Boys. -
Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried, who's running for governor against Ron DeSantis, made the comparison for how DeSantis is "going after the media, blaming people, and putting fear and then taking over the military."
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Lawmakers are considering varying proposals that could encourage developers to build more affordable housing.
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Florida lawmakers are tasked every legislative session with passing a budget for the next fiscal year. And for the last four decades the government spending watchdog organization Florida TaxWatch has been monitoring how those dollars are spent.
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The House Redistricting Committee still needs to approve its version.
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A bill being considered by legislators would cut the required time that a nurse or certified nursing assistant spends with a patient in a long-term care facility from 3.6 hours to one hour. It would also permit nonmedical staff to replace CNAs for 2.5 hours every day.
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But key lime could keep its title as the state pie.
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The tests, which had expired in late December, are earmarked for emergency management offices, county health departments, hospitals and long-term care facilities.
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If a committee approves both maps, the full chamber will take them up for a vote.
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The bill, and a counterpart allowing businesses to sue local governments, remains a point of concern for groups like the Florida League of Cities, the American Civil Liberties Union, and growth and management organizations.
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A group of Democratic lawmakers and activists supporting abortion access called the bills "oppressive" and "dangerous."
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A bill that would carry out Gov. Ron DeSantis’ plan to end the Florida Standards Assessments received unanimous approval Tuesday in its first Senate committee.
