Adrian Andrews

2 weeks ago | news.wfsu.org | Adrian Andrews

Florida lawmakers are weighing in about President Donald Trump’s recent tariffs on imported goods. President Donald Trump held a press conference on April 2 when he signed an executive order putting the tariffs in place. “I will sign a historic executive order instituting reciprocal tariffs on countries throughout the world," Trump said during a 'Liberation Day' event at the White House. HAPPY LIBERATION DAY, AMERICA! 🇺🇸💰President Donald J.

2 weeks ago | news.wfsu.org | Adrian Andrews

A major chapter in Florida’s efforts to protect an underwater cave system that connects to Wakulla Springs may be coming to a close. A new trade agreement between a statewide land trust and a Georgia oil company could save the cave from potential pollutants. The following transcript has been edited lightly for clarity. BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:Hidden deep underneath Wakulla’s surface lies the largest underwater cave system in Florida, and in the United States.

3 weeks ago | wusf.org | Adrian Andrews

The Florida House on Thursday approved a measure making it more difficult for citizen-led constitutional amendments to get on state ballots. The proposal (HB 1205) underwent several changes, but ultimately critics claim the measure reduces access to democracy, while supporters say it adds guardrails to the citizen petition process. “We already have very strict procedures in place," said Cecile Scoon, the co-president of the League of Women Voters of Florida.

3 weeks ago | wusf.org | Adrian Andrews

Over a dozen groups came out to the Capitol building Wednesday for Veterans Appreciation Day. WFSU spoke with a few team members, to find out what they’re doing to help. BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: As Florida lawmakers prepare to tally up their proposed budgets for the year, state veteran support groups are advocating out on the 3rd floor rotunda to make sure their funding requests are heard. “Money is very limited," said Nick Cannon, Director of Operations for the Wounded Veterans Relief Fund.

3 weeks ago | wusf.org | Adrian Andrews

The Florida Highway Patrol Advisory Council is asking the state for $70 million to help grow the force. Civil litigation attorney and FHP Advisory Council member Paul Novack says Florida's state troopers are severely underfunded. "There is an urgent need for attention and resolution of some very serious issues that are impacting public safety every day," Novack told WFSU in a brief telephone interview Tuesday.