Indoor vaping ban closer to law
$300M skill games tax proposal emerges
(The Center Square) – Details of a proposed regulatory framework for skill games emerged this week.
Legislators advance more gun control legislation at Illinois statehouse
(The Center Square) – With Illinois’ ban on certain semi-automatic firearms challenged in the courts, legislators continue advancing other policies impacting gun owners.
Gov. DeSantis signs measure creating ‘9/11 Heroes’ Day’
Adam Anderson championed the proposal, pushing lawmakers to add it to a broader education bill.
With end of Title 42, expected migrant surge to cost Illinois taxpayers
(The Center Square) – With the end of the pandemic-era Title 42 health authority, a surge of foreign nationals entering the state may be a huge financial burden for Illinois
Republicans pass border security bill as Title 42 expires
(The Center Square) – Republicans passed a bill Thursday in the U.S. House to limit immigration at the nation’s southern border that Democrats said would die in the U.S. Senate.
Orlando hosted 74 million visitors in 2022; that number could grow when Brightline opens
Tourism is back in the theme park capital of the world.
Sen. Manka Dhingra running for Washington attorney general
(The Center Square) – State Sen. Manka Dhingra, D-Redmond, is running to be Washington state’s next attorney general in the 2024 election.
FWC, reptile keepers clear the air on Broward County python euthanization
A 2021 rule prohibited possession of the snakes.
Cell phone tax cut savings questioned
(The Center Square) – Pennsylvanians may soon get a break from cell phone taxes, but other fees could eventually eclipse those savings and drive bills up – in perpetuity.
Analysis: Estimated lifetime earnings losses for students more than $24B
(The Center Square) – Pandemic learning loss in North Carolina translates to a estimated loss in lifetime earnings for students of more than $24 billion, according to research from Harvard
'Just f***ing vote': Nikki Fried makes closing pitch to Jax Dems
A foul-mouthed t-shirt slogan is turned into a GOTV message for Jacksonville.
Group re-introduces bill to help teachers, first responders buy homes
(The Center Square) – A bipartisan group will try again to pass a bill to help teachers and first-responders buy homes in the communities they serve.
Poll: Donald Trump leads Ron DeSantis in Florida GOP Primary
Could the Florida Governor lose the Florida 2024 Primary?
State officials celebrate health care workers as pandemic emergency ends
(The Center Square) – As the COVID-19 pandemic comes to an end, Illinois state officials honored health care workers who battled the virus during the pandemic.
Ormond Beach man charged with videoing underage girl in bathroom
The girl found the man’s phone in a bathrobe pocket, recording her while she showered, according to the man’s arrest report.
Commissioners delay consideration of new FWC invasive species rule
One option restricts the import of any new undocumented species.
Jax mayoral candidate Donna Deegan rolls out bipartisan endorsements
2 of the 3 endorsements are from Republicans.
Inslee bill signing lets shelters harbor minors for abortions or gender reassignment
(The Center Square) – Gov. Jay Inslee signed a bill allowing youth shelters to not report children there to their parents if the child is deemed a “runaway” seeking an
Task force makes pitch for wind energy and 85,000 jobs
(The Center Square) – Gov. Roy Cooper’s offshore wind task force predicts the industry could create as many as 85,000 jobs by 2035, but concerns about the impact on North