Political bloggers in Florida could be forced to register or face fines
The legislation would not apply to content on ‘the website of a newspaper or other similar publication’.
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The legislation would not apply to content on ‘the website of a newspaper or other similar publication’.
A Republican lawmaker in Florida wants bloggers who write about elected officials to register with the state
Republican state Sen. Jason Brodeur defended his controversial bill to require bloggers to register with the government as the backlash against it intensified, with former GOP House Speaker Newt Gingrich calling it “insane.”
A Republican lawmaker in Florida wants bloggers who write about elected officials to register with the state, raising concern among First Amendment groups who are calling the proposal unconstitutional.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A Republican lawmaker in Florida wants bloggers who write about elected officials to register with the state, raising concern among First Amendment groups who are calling the proposal unconstitutional. The bill, filed by Sen. Jason Brodeur of Lake Mary, would require bloggers to file periodic reports with