Sen. Jonathan Martin Files Bill to Eliminate Property Taxes Statewide

Sen. Jonathan Martin Files Bill to Eliminate Property Taxes Statewide

Michael Costeines
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February 19, 2025
A Florida lawmaker filed legislation that would order a study on eliminating property taxes in the state. Sen. Jonathan Martin (R-Fort Myers) championed SB 852 on Tuesday. Under SB 852, the Office of Economic and Demographic Research “shall conduct a study to establish a framework to eliminate property taxes." The bill further calls to “replace […]
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Florida Bill Protects Employees from Penalties for Medical Marijuana Use

Florida Bill Protects Employees from Penalties for Medical Marijuana Use

Liv Caputo
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January 6, 2025
Job seekers and public employees in Florida who use medical marijuana won't face repercussions for drug use from employers. At least, that's what Democrat state Rep. Mitch Rosenwald hopes for with his new bill, HB 83, filed on Friday. Under the bill—introduced in 2020 and again in 2024 by Democrat state Sen. Tina Polsky—job applicants […]
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