Florida Senate votes to close sex offender loophole
Last year, a judge ruled that a Tampa man convicted of molesting two young girls at a public pool didn't have to register as a sex offender because he hadn't paid off a court-ordered fine. Now the Florida Senate has unanimously passed a bill to close that loophole.
Florida lawmakers consider banning transgender female athletes from competing in high school, college sports
Florida lawmakers are considering a controversial proposal that would ban transgender girls and women from competing in women's high school and college sports. The bill would require student-athletes to compete according to their sex assigned at birth.
Revamped Bright Futures bill clears first hurdle
With dozens of students testifying against the bill, a controversial plan to reduce Bright Futures scholarships for students who pursue degrees deemed unlikely to lead to jobs was approved Tuesday by a Senate committee.
US intel report: Putin authorized operations to help Trump in 2020 presidential election
Russia and Iran sought to influence the outcome of last November's presidential election, but U.S. intelligence officials found no evidence that any foreign actor changed votes or otherwise disrupted the voting process.
Florida lawmakers target cigarette smoking on beaches
Florida lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow local governments to ban cigarette smoking on beaches and in public parks.
Controversial bill that would cut Bright Futures funding for certain students is back on the table
A major rewrite of the Bright Futures program bill will go before the Senate Education Committee.
House passes Equality Act, which would enshrine LGBTQ protections in US labor and civil rights laws
The Democratic-led House passed a bill Thursday that would enshrine LGBTQ protections in the nation's labor and civil rights laws, a top priority of President Joe Biden, though the legislation faces an uphill battle in the Senate.
Dominion Voting Systems sues MyPillow, CEO Mike Lindell for defamation over election claims
Dominion Voting Systems, an election-technology company, alleges defamation in the lawsuit and is seeking more than $1.3 billion in damages.
Florida bill would add gender and gender identification to hate crime law
Florida's hate crime law could be expanded to create enhanced penalties for people who commit offenses against someone based on their gender or gender identity under a bill approved by a Senate committee Tuesday.
Florida lawmaker files bill to change state's vote-by-mail process
After Florida has received widespread praise for its handling of the 2020 election, Republicans and Democrats clashed over a bill that would require voters to more frequently request vote-by-mail ballots.
Georgia election officials investigate Trump call
Georgia’s secretary of state’s office on Monday opened an investigation into a phone call between Donald Trump and the state’s top elections official in which the then-president said he wanted to "find" enough votes to overturn his loss in the state, an official said.
Dominion files $1.3B defamation lawsuit against Rudy Giuliani over 'demonstrably false' election claims
Dominion Voting Systems filed a defamation lawsuit against Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani for allegations that the company rigged the presidential election for Joe Biden. Officials said there was no evidence of widespread fraud.
Inauguration Day 2021: Lady Gaga, J. Lo, Garth Brooks headline Biden-Harris ceremony
A slew of glittery celebrities is descending on Washington — virtually or in person — to welcome the new administration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.
With photo of late son Beau behind him, President Joe Biden begins work at White House
With Beau's photo behind him, Biden began his term signing 17 executive orders on Wednesday — and it is likely that Beau's legacy will continue to be an influence on the president's decisions over the next four years.
‘American aspiration’: Vice President Kamala Harris addresses nation after making history
Kamala Harris made history on Wednesday, becoming the country's first Black, first Asian and first female second-in-command, after being inaugurated alongside President Joe Biden.
Bernie Sanders’ mittens: Vermont senator’s Inauguration Day outfit lights up social media
Sen. Bernie Sanders drew attention on social media during Wednesday’s 2021 presidential inauguration for an unlikely reason: his outfit.
Biden to make 3rd round of stimulus a top priority
As President-elect Biden prepares to take office today, he's made it clear that a third round of stimulus payments is one of his top priorities. But there are still questions as to when Americans could see the payments and who will be eligible.
Actions by GOP attorneys general could damage credibility in courts
Some legal experts think the overt political involvement by the GOP AGs could have a lasting effect on how judges view actions from their offices.
Who is Kamala Harris? Answers to your questions about the vice president-elect
As Vice President-elect Kamala Harris reaches the culmination of her historic path to the White House, here are some of the most-asked questions about the former California senator.
'We are excited for her': Community thrilled for Montgomery County native Jill Biden
Liz Leonard knew Dr. Jill BIden when she was Jill Jacobs. The two were friends since they went to Upper Moreland High School together.