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Citizens’ gun rights during local state of emergency would be restored under bill passed by House

6 days ago | miamitimesonline.com | Mitch Perry

A proposal that would prohibit local governments from suspending the sale of guns and ammunition during a declared state of emergency has been approved in the Florida House. The measure (HB 6025) sponsored by Brevard County Republicans Monique Miller and Debbie Mayfield, would repeal an existing state law that prohibits the sale of firearms and ammunition during a local state of emergency.
Bill loosening work restrictions for minors advances

6 days ago | miamitimesonline.com | Andrew Powell

The House Education and Employment Committee passed a measure 14-6 that seeks to reduce barriers for teens who want to work. Palm Bay Republican Rep. Monique Miller presented the bill (HB 1225) and explained that it’s designed to align with federal regulations and foster support for teens participating in apprenticeship programs. “Right now, Florida law is more restrictive when it comes to the employment of teenagers than is federal law,” Miller said.
US has 800 measles cases and outbreaks in several states. Here’s what you should know

6 days ago | miamitimesonline.com | Devi Shastri

The U.S. has 800 cases of measles nationwide as of Friday, and two more states identified outbreaks this week. Texas is driving the high numbers, with an outbreak centered in West Texas that started nearly three months ago and is up to 597 cases. Two unvaccinated elementary school-aged children died from measles-related illnesses near the epicenter in Texas, and an adult in New Mexico who was not vaccinated died of a measles-related illness.
Florida House panel OKs tax on all hemp-derived THC products

1 week ago | miamitimesonline.com | Mitch Perry

All hemp-derived THC products would be taxed at 15% under a proposal passed in a Florida House committee on Wednesday. The measure is one of two regarding regulation of hemp-derived THC products sponsored by Panhandle Republican Michelle Salzman that were approved unanimously in the House Budget Committee. The main bill (HB 7027) is a companion to a Senate bill (SB 438) that has already passed unanimously in that chamber, although they do contain significant differences.
Miami Marlins' Jackie Robinson Classic honors baseball history

1 week ago | miamitimesonline.com | Mark Stallworth

The Miami Marlins, in partnership with NIKE, hosted the fourth annual Jackie Robinson Classic last week as part of the club’s ongoing commitment to honor the enduring legacy of Hall of Famer and civil rights icon Jackie Robinson. The special event, held at LoanDepot Park, featured a matchup between two local high school baseball teams: Homestead High School and North Miami Beach High School. It continued the tradition of using sports as a platform for education, inspiration and social progress.
Leslie Odom Jr. to reprise his Tony-winning role in ‘Hamilton’ this fall

1 week ago | miamitimesonline.com | Mark Kennedy

Leslie Odom Jr., one of the original cast members of the mega-hit Broadway musical “Hamilton,” is coming back for another shot, a role he says “gave me life.”Odom, who played Aaron Burr opposite Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Alexander Hamilton, will return to his Tony Award-winning role at the Richard Rodgers Theatre on Sept. 9 through Nov. 23. “I was born on the stage of the Richard Rodgers in so many ways. It gave me life in a way,” he tells The Associated Press.
Medicaid cuts unpopular with Donald Trump voters in Florida

1 week ago | miamitimesonline.com | Peter Schorsch

A new poll from the firm of Tony Fabrizio, President Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign pollster, revealed that an outright majority of Trump voters and two-thirds of swing voters oppose cutting Medicaid to pay for tax cuts. This poll release comes as Congress keeps advancing through the budget reconciliation process. House Republicans’ original reconciliation instructions call for a staggering $880 billion in cuts from the committee with jurisdiction over Medicaid.
Left out to dry: Bill to again allow local heat protection for workers poised to die unheard

1 week ago | miamitimesonline.com | Jesse Scheckner

One year after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation to prohibit local governments from mandating basic heat protections for outdoor workers, a bill to counteract that law is on track to die without a hearing. The GOP-controlled Legislature has ignored a pair of bills (SB 510, HB 35) that would have allowed cities and counties to require heat safety standards for private businesses, including that workers have access to cool, clean water and a 10-minute break for every two hours spent in the sun.
Republican bill requiring proof of citizenship for voting passes US House

1 week ago | miamitimesonline.com | Lisa Mascaro |Christina A. Cassidy |Christine Fernando

The House passed one of Republicans’ signature issues for the year on Thursday, approving legislation to require proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote for federal elections, one of President Donald Trump’s top election-related priorities. Nearly all Democrats lined up against the bill and warned that it risks disenfranchising millions of Americans who do not have ready access to the proper documents.
Daniella Levine Cava vetoes fluoride removal, citing guidance from dentists, medical experts

1 week ago | miamitimesonline.com | Jesse Scheckner

In a rare veto, Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava has reversed a plan to remove fluoride from the public tap water, setting up a likely clash with the majority of the County Commission that approved the change early this month. Levine Cava announced her decision during a press conference alongside members of the Dade County Medical Association and Dr. Beatriz Terry, the immediate past President of the Florida Dental Association.