Florida Senate Unanimously Approves Hemp Crackdown Months After DeSantis's Veto

Florida Senate Unanimously Approves Hemp Crackdown Months After DeSantis's Veto

Liv Caputo
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April 9, 2025
TALLAHASSEE—The Florida Senate on Wednesday overwhelmingly approved a bill cracking down on hemp, months after Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed last year’s version and days after a Florida woman blamed delta-8 gummies for her son's death. The bill, which bans delta-8 in hemp products and imposes new restrictions on THC-infused drinks, passed the Senate Floor unanimously. […]
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FL Democrats Slam DeSantis for Dragging America into 'Pre-Roe Country'

FL Democrats Slam DeSantis for Dragging America into 'Pre-Roe Country'

Jim McCool
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March 17, 2022
This week, prominent Florida Democrats hosted a public discussion on healthcare where Senator Lori Berman (D-31) slammed Governor DeSantis (R-FL) for dragging America into a "pre-Roe country." Florida Democratic Party Chair Manny Diaz ignited the event by laying out the progress that President Biden and Democrats have been making through the American Rescue Plan, which Democrats […]
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Florida Family Leave Act Gains Traction

Florida Family Leave Act Gains Traction

Daniel Molina
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January 29, 2020
“The need for paid family leave has increased."
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