James Call

5 days ago | tallahassee.com | James Call |Trevor Hughes

Carla Hayden, the first African American and woman Librarian of Congress, was fired by President Trump via email. Hayden, a Tallahassee native, had served as Librarian of Congress since 2017. The firing comes amid Trump's criticism of diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. A Tallahasseean has joined the list of Floridians to lose a job at the start of President Donald J. Trump’s second term with Friday's firing of the Librarian of Congress in an email.

1 week ago | tallahassee.com | James Call

Florida Decides Healthcare, a group advocating for Medicaid expansion, has filed a lawsuit challenging a new Florida law restricting citizen-led constitutional amendments. The lawsuit alleges the law violates First Amendment rights by creating burdensome regulations for petition initiatives. The new law imposes stricter requirements on petition gathering, including residency restrictions and increased fines for violations.

1 week ago | eu.ocala.com | James Call

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1 week ago | tallahassee.com | James Call

'This is to stop any citizens’ initiative from every appearing on a ballot again,' one critic said. James CallUSA TODAY NETWORK - FloridaThe Florida Legislature passed a bill increasing hurdles for citizen-led constitutional amendments. Supporters say it combats fraud, while critics argue it suppresses citizen involvement in policy changes. The bill now awaits Gov. DeSantis's likely signature. The Florida Legislature will send to Gov.

1 week ago | usatoday.com | James Call

• The Act prioritizes conservation and passive recreation in state parks, prohibiting construction of sports facilities and hotels. • Strong bipartisan support and public advocacy from environmental groups contributed to the bill's passage. As to Florida's award-winning 175 state parks system, the "ball," as it were, is now in Gov. Ron DeSantis’ hands – be it golf, pickle, or tennis. The Florida Legislature passed the State Park Preservation Act with unanimous votes April 30 and May 1.