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Florida Senate passes bill to prohibit social media companies from removing political candidates By Jim Saunders and Tom Urban Published  (Photo by Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto via Getty Images) TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - In one of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ top priorities of the legislative session, the Florida Senate on Monday passed a measure to crack down on social-media companies that remove users from their platforms. The Republican-controlled Senate voted 22-17, along almost straight party lines, to approve the proposal (SB 7072), which now will go to the House. DeSantis has made a priority of the issue...

One of Gov. Ron DeSantis' top priorities, control of social media by restricting tech companies from banning users, has been passed by the Florida Senate. The measure heads to the House.

Sen. Jason Brodeur, R-Sanford Despite opposition from Gov. Ron DeSantis, Florida senators plowed ahead Thursday with a proposal to increase state unemployment benefits, which are among the lowest in the nation.  The Senate voted 40-0 to approve a bill (SB 1906) that would increase maximum weekly payments from $275 to $375 and add more weeks in which benefits would be available. The vote came days after DeSantis voiced opposition and the House rejected efforts to boost benefits. “This is a good moment for us,” Senate Minority Leader Gary Farmer, D-Lighthouse Point, said. “We've all sp...

Time has apparently run out on the Florida Legislature's attempt to restrict local regulation of short-term rental properties.

Guns at church bill goes to Senate floor News Service of Florida Tags:  TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – An effort to allow people to carry guns at churches that share locations with schools is going to the Senate floor. The Rules Committee on Tuesday approved a measure (HB 259) that would allow people with concealed weapons licenses to bring guns on properties shared by churches and schools. Florida law generally allows people to carry concealed weapons at churches, synagogues, mosques and other religious institutions, but it bars being armed on school properties. That leads to people being prevente...