WASHINGTON — The Senate failed to muster sufficient support Wednesday for a gun-buyer background check bill that’s supported by nearly 90 percent of Americans, voting the measure down in a procedural vote that likely dooms any major legislation to curb gun
Texting while driving ban passes state Senate
Texting while driving could soon be illegal in Florida. The Senate unanimously approved a bill today that would make texting while driving a secondary offense. That means police have to first stop drivers for an offense like speeding. A first
Scott Randolph urges Rick Scott to veto Precourt’s bill
A coalition of activists urged Floridians on Tuesday to oppose statewide legislation blocking local governments from adopting benefit provisions such as the pending paid sick time referendum in Orange County. Union, religious and Hispanic groups, teamed with local elected Democrats, asked