Federal law already protects women from being fired at work for being pregnant, but two female legislators think that Florida needs to provide more protection. Sen. Geraldine Thompson, D-Orlando, and Rep. Lori Berman, D-Lantana, have filed legislation (SB 774 and HB
Judges order Orange to put sick time on next ballot
A three-judge panel Friday ordered Orange County to put a sick-time referendum on the next ballot, ruling that the commission’s decision to keep it from voters on the Nov. 6 ballot violated the “plain meaning of its charter.” The next
Democratic Lawmakers propose effort to restore Wekiwa Springs
On the eve of a big rally meant to rescue the ailing Wekiva River, a couple of state lawmakers are calling for a renewed effort to restore and purify the Central Florida river’s source, Wekiwa Springs. Rep. Linda Stewart and