FLORIDA LEGISLATION

Apr 20 2026POLITICS

Florida strengthens crime victims' privacy rights after court ruling

Florida has long been a leader in protecting crime victims, starting with a constitutional change in 1988 that guaranteed basic rights. In 2018, voters approved Marsy’s Law, giving victims stronger, clearer protections like privacy. But in 2023, a Supreme Court decision took that privacy right away,

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Nov 02 2024POLITICS

Florida Lawmakers May Fight Back if Voters Pass Marijuana and Abortion Amendments

Voters in Florida might soon have a say on two big issues — legalizing recreational marijuana and protecting abortion rights. But here’s the tricky part: lawmakers in the state might not be too happy if these changes happen. They could try to make the new laws really tough to follow. For instance,

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