Year: 2023
Lawmakers tackle hemp regulations
The leaders of Florida’s hemp industry are upset over a legislative plan they claim will hurt their businesses. The measure’s sponsor says the bill is about “staying in their lane.” The conflict is over how hemp products are defined in state law. Henry Calix is the founder and CEO of […]
Will stricter penalties reduce drug overdose deaths?
Florida is one of several states coping with the worst drug overdose crises in U.S. history, and state lawmakers are hoping to address the ongoing opioid tragedy. House Bill 1359 and its companion, Senate Bill 1226, hope to reduce drug overdose cases by requesting stricter penalties for drug offenders. This […]
Bill would stop treatment for transgender children
A proposed Florida House Bill could ban gender-affirming care for transgender minors. Sponsored by Republican Representatives Dr. Ralph Massullo and Randy Fine, House Bill 1421 seeks to ban hormone therapies and surgical procedures for children under 18 and require minors who are already receiving gender-affirming treatments to end their care […]
Housing proposal threatens art district
Built in 1970, the art district in Tallahassee is now in jeopardy due to the newest housing proposal. Affordable housing has been proposed for the Railroad Square area that would replace the location of some of the local businesses in the district that is nestled into a cozy space between […]
BOG takes up market-rate tuition
Florida A&M University hosted Florida’s Board of Governors on Tuesday and Wednesday, including the BOG’s Academic and Student Affairs Committee on Wednesday. Governors discussed regulations they wanted to amend and repeal. Christy England, vice chancellor for student affairs, provided an overview of some of the proposed changes in order to […]
Florida students meet with legislators at the Capitol
On March 28, students representing Florida Student Florida Power met with legislators about House Bill 999. The event, called the 2023 Legislative Session, was led by Marie Rattigan and mobilized over 60 students to connect with legislators and express concerns over the bill. Every year Florida Student Powers takes students […]
Rep. Rayner-Goolsby fights the good fight
Michele Rayner-Goolsby has become a beacon of hope for her community. Representing marginalized people as the first openly Lesbian in the Florida House, Rayner-Goolsby is fighting to protect the liberties being challenged by the state. Born in Pinellas, Rep. Rayner Goolsby, D-Hillsborough, sought a career in law after graduating from […]
Legislation seeks to prevent human trafficking
According to the National Human Trafficking Hotline, 2,894 signals were received in the state of Florida and 1,146 of those reported were received from victims or survivors. A new House bill would change the way Florida handles the dangers of sexual and human trafficking and would provide resources for victims. […]
A look back at Spring Preview
Florida A&M University’s annual Spring Preview was live and in full effect. Thousands of high school prospective students and parents from all over the United States crowded into FAMU’s Gaither Gymnasium for its annual Spring Preview 2023 on Saturday, March 25. Which currently has over 3,080 registered participants! This […]