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This isn’t the first time the Trump administration and immigration officials have tried to restrict access to immigration ...
A federal judge has ruled that Florida’s attempt to prevent elected officials from lobbying other governments is unconstitutional. The law, which went into effect on Jan. 1, had an immediate impact.
A new financial disclosure law for elected officials going into effect Jan. 1 is causing a wave of resignations in small towns across the state, FOX 13 Tampa Bay reports. Join Fox News for access ...
TALLAHASSEE — State lawmakers are preparing to make the addresses and phone numbers of elected officials secret in what would be a sweeping change to the state’s broad public records laws.
Supporters say it will help protect lawmakers and their families, but critics worry voters won’t know if legislators live in ...
He said, if he was in the Florida Legislature now, he would support reducing the multiplier for elected officials so it is more in line with other state county or municipal employees covered by FRS.
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — In a legal battle against Florida's Commission on Ethics, nearly 80 elected officials, including some from the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast, are challenging ...
Florida’s local elected officials worry state preemption bills could ‘chill’ local policymaking The bills undermine efforts to pursue local solutions to issues affecting their communities ...
The bill also clarified some details about who is required to file Form 1, a statement of financial interests. “It’s simply to bring parity to what local elected officials as to what state ...
A potential new Florida law could shield elected officials’ addresses and phone numbers from the public. This comes as Minnesota continues to reel from the assassination of a state lawmaker and ...
By state law, texts are public records, whether sent or received on a county-issued communication device or on a personal one paid for by the elected official. Public officials must archive the ...
TALLAHASSEE — State lawmakers are preparing to make the addresses and phone numbers of elected officials secret in what would be a sweeping change to the state’s broad public records laws.