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Lawmakers shielded in redistricting fight

June 6, 2023

Lawmakers shielded in redistricting fight In addition to other organizations and individuals, the NAACP was among the plaintiffs that allege redistricting violated the U.S. Constitution’s 14th Amendment and 15th Amendment.NAACP photo By Jim SaundersNews Service of Florida A panel of federal judges shielded eight current and former legislative leaders from

Book objection list approved

June 6, 2023

Under a new rule, Florida school districts have until June 30 of each year to report their objection lists of books to the state Department of Education.NSF photo submitted By Ryan DaileyNews Service of Florida The State Board of Education approved a new rule that will lead to Florida officials

Court rejects lawsuit over dog racing ban

June 6, 2023

JCKC Kennel Club in Monticello was a popular dog-racing venue.Photo special to the Outlook By Jim SaundersNews Service of Florida More than four years after Florida voters approved a ban on greyhound racing in the state, an appeals court rejected a Pinellas County kennel’s argument that it should be compensated

Signature deadline nears for disaster, ‘freedom’ holidays

June 6, 2023

A list of proposed “Freedom Summer” discounts will include events like the fair, festivals and concerts.Photo by St. Clair Murraine By Jim TurnerNews Service of Florida Retailers are awaiting action by Gov. Ron DeSantis as two of the six sales tax “holiday” periods included in a nearly $1 billion proposed

DeSantis enters White House race, vows to ‘get the job done’

June 6, 2023

Gov. Ron DeSantis By Jim TurnerNews Service of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis made his White House bid official, announcing a 2024 presidential run in an online discussion with Elon Musk that ended months of speculation and set up a clash with former President Donald Trump. As he entered a growing

Shield denied for AHCA chief in trans case

May 5, 2023

Jason Weida By Dara KamNews Service of Florida A federal appeals court rejected a request to shield the secretary of the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration from testifying in a lawsuit challenging the state’s prohibition on Medicaid coverage of gender-affirming care for transgender people. Plaintiffs in the lawsuit want

Celebrating Financial Literacy Month: Lendistry CEO Everett Sands pioneers with scientific brilliance

May 5, 2023

Everett K. Sands has been teaching financial literacy for several years.Photo submitted By Kenneth MillerInglewood Today “Bringing the gifts that my ancestors gave, I am the dream and the hope of the slave. I rise”—I Rise (last verse) Maya Angelou Everett K. Sands, the Chief Executive Officer of Lendistry, life

DeSantis signs major death penalty change

May 5, 2023

Effective immediately after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the bill, death penalty in Florida no longer needs a unanimous jury decision.Photo special to the Outlook By Jim SaundersNews Service of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill eliminating a requirement for unanimous jury recommendations before judges can impose death sentences. The

Lawmakers look to regulate pharmacy benefit managers

May 5, 2023

CVS Caremark is contracted to administer prescription-drug plan for state employees, according to a House staff analysis.Photo special to the Outlook By Jim SaundersNews Service of Florida After the Senate passed its version of the plan last week, the House moved forward with a proposal that would increase regulations on

House passes renter fee proposal

May 5, 2023

Supporters of a proposed renter fee say it would be an option instead of security deposits for landlords and renters.Photo by St. Clair Murraine By Jim SaundersNews Service of Florida In an issue shadowed by soaring rental costs across the state, the House passed a heavily debated bill that could