North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) issued one executive order from May 1-7. As of May 7, Cooper has issued six executive orders in 2023 — eight fewer than he
AAA says summer will be big for travel industry
Floridians are planning to hit the beach, the theme parks and big cities this summer, according to AAA survey.
Telephones are now part of telehealth
Legislators have been tinkering with Florida’s telehealth law since the pandemic
Broward County schools extends Superintendent search deadline
Report: Search was reopened in hopes of drawing a candidate whose ruled out coming to the district.
Florida Hospital Association calls for action to reduce maternal mortality
Florida’s maternal mortality rate is higher than the national average.
Tyre Sampson Act, named for teenager who fell from ride, signed by Gov. DeSantis
Starting in July, Florida will crack down on ride safety at smaller theme parks.
Gov. DeSantis agrees to blot out his travel records
The new law applies retroactively.
Gov. Ron DeSantis pilots Disney monorail inspections into law
Starting in July, the state will impose inspections on the resort transportation system.
Gov. DeSantis signs measure to shift hundreds of millions in taxes to charter schools
Other education legislation will create an experiment in year-round schooling at five districts starting in 2024-25.
New taxes and fees coming for 93% of Airbnb owners in Spokane
(The Center Square) – Airbnb and other short-term rental owners in Spokane will have to brace for major changes in the way they operate their business, with new excise taxes,
Border Patrol braces for surge at southern border as Title 42 enforcement ends
(The Center Square) – U.S. Border Patrol agents are bracing for a surge of foreign nationals entering the U.S. illegally as the public health authority Title 42 comes to a
Gov. DeSantis signs bill expanding financial disclosure requirements for local officials
Some opponents of the bill were concerned the increased disclosure requirements would push potential candidates away from signing up to run for local offices.
Gov. DeSantis signs Roller Skating Rink Safety Act
The bill shifts liability burdens to skaters from owners.
WA ranked 8th best state to be a cop, despite police exodus and high crime
(The Center Square) – Despite a dearth of police officers and a rise in violent crime, Washington made the top 10 in terms of the best states to be a
Gov. DeSantis signs measure requiring licenses to operate golf carts
New golf cart rules come to the Free State of Florida.
King County homelessness fund board explodes over registered sex offender nominee
(The Center Square) – The King County Regional Homelessness Authority is asking Continuum of Care Board Co-Chair Shanéé Colston to step down after she shouted down a fellow board member
Floridians get first choice as Governor signs state park reservation bill
Florida state parks cover around 800,000 acres and 100 miles of coastline.
FWC orders more work on Weeki Wachee Spring protections
Agency staff suggested springs protection zones around point bars.
Measure allowing pregnancy centers to be targeted for 'deceptive practices' passes Illinois Legislature
(The Center Square) – Illinois lawmakers approved a measure prohibiting limited-service pregnancy centers from engaging in what the attorney general could deem deceptive acts or practices.
Jim Magill — ready for 'new adventure,' but not quite done with The Process
‘You’re not gonna see me driving an Uber.’