The I-Team reveals the factors building to what some state leaders call a breaking point in the Florida Department of Corrections.
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Immigration reform bill headed to DeSantis’ desk
An immigration reform package is headed to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ desk.
Republican lawmakers gave SB 1718 final approval Tuesday. The bill would crack down on illegal immigration in the Sunshine State.
This was another one of those bills that had lawmakers fiercely divided. Republicans say it protects Floridians while Democrats call it inhumane.
More HERE
Hundreds of thousands of Floridians at risk of losing Medicaid
According to the Associated Press, as states begin checking everyone’s eligibility for the first time in three years, up to 14 million of the 84 million people currently on Medicaid could lose their coverage.
Local healthcare leaders estimate 900,000 Floridans are at risk of losing their Medicaid coverage. They say those who have been covered through the pandemic are now being notified of renewal in waves, which started April 1st.
At True Health, a local healthcare nonprofit that, they help people with their Medicaid paperwork while also providing medical services. Their regional director of operations, Jafet Rios, has worked in insurance enrollment for the last 10 years. He shared that many on Medicaid are now getting renewal notices in the mail with yellow stripes. He says that is a sign you could be at risk, and you need to file out paperwork to renew. He explained there are many reasons why someone may lose their eligibility.
More HERE
Crisis in Corrections | Part 5
The I-Team reveals the factors building to what some state leaders call a breaking point in the Florida Department of Corrections.
DeSantis signs measure expanding Florida death penalty law
Under the new legislation, child rapists get a minimum sentence of life in prison without parole and are eligible for capital punishment.
The legislation goes against a 2008 U.S. Supreme Court decision in which the court found it unconstitutional for states to use the death penalty as punishment for the rape of a child if the victim had not died.
More HERE
'Feeding Tampa Bay' building new, larger warehouse to help more in need
Feeding Tampa Bay is making a big change that will allow it to help more people in need.
Breaking ground this summer, the non-profit is building a new, larger warehouse that will allow it to assist more people across Tampa Bay who are dealing with food insecurity.
More HERE
Monday, May 1, 2023
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
Legal war begins: DeSantis’ board countersues Disney
For decades, Disney exerted its influence to gain total control over its private government and received special treatment no other Florida businesses got, the state-run Central Florida Tourism Board argues in a lawsuit seeking to regain control of Disney World’s special government district.
The state-run board countersued Disney in Orange Circuit Court following Disney’s decision to file a federal lawsuit against them and Gov. Ron DeSantis last week.
More HERE
Crisis in Corrections | Part 4
The I-Team reveals the factors building to what some state leaders call a breaking point in the Florida Department of Corrections.
Sunday, April 30, 2023
Captain Hooter is in the Rotation
Dude smoked a lot of weed in Amsterdam and he took some great shots!
Crisis in Corrections | Part 3
The I-Team reveals the factors building to what some state leaders call a breaking point in the Florida Department of Corrections.
Saturday, April 29, 2023
Crisis in Corrections | Part 2
The I-Team reveals the factors building to what some state leaders call a breaking point in the Florida Department of Corrections.
JenZ Report: Talking Trans Justice
GenZ discussion about the variety of transgender issues in the news
Crisis in Corrections | Part 1
The ABC Action News I-Team reveals the factors building to what some state leaders call a breaking point in the Florida Department of Corrections.
House passes bill lowering long gun purchase age from 21 to 18
The House passed legislation that would lower the legal age to buy a rifle or long gun from 21 to 18, resurrecting emotional debate over gun laws. Democrats scolded Republicans for rolling back part of the gun control measures passed into law after the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School massacre in Parkland in 2018.....MORE
Legislature approves elections bill with resign-to-run fix for Gov. DeSantis
An elections bill that hikes fines on third-party voter registration groups, shortens the window to return mail ballots and ensures Gov. Ron DeSantis doesn’t need to resign to run for President passed the House and is on its way to DeSantis’ desk.
Democrats say the bill is 'designed to keep communities down and apathetic and hopeless.'
More HERE
Thursday, April 27, 2023
DeSantis FINALLY Gets What He Deserves, Crushed By Disney Surprise
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis finally gets payback for all of the insane power play attacks DeSantis attempted against Disney. John Iadarola and Farron Cousins break it down on The Damage Report.
.jpg)
Gasparilla Music Festival to kick off this weekend
Although we are still a few days away from the first day of the Gasparilla Music Festival, preparations have already begun in Downtown Tampa.
The two-day event will take place at Curtis Hixon Park on Saturday and Sunday.
More HERE
State Senate passes controversial Florida elections changes
The Florida Senate on Wednesday approved a sweeping elections bill aimed at continuing Republican leaders’ efforts to crack down on voter-registration groups and ensuring Gov. Ron DeSantis doesn’t have to resign from office to run for president.....MORE
Florida Legislature passes restrictions on unions – the bill now heads to Ron DeSantis
The Florida House on Wednesday gave final approval to a controversial plan that would place additional restrictions on public-employee unions, teeing up the issue for Gov. Ron DeSantis.....MORE
BLOCKED: Alvin Bragg just asked the judge to do this to Trump and it’s about damn time!
Proactive Manhattan D.A. Alvin Bragg has asked a judge for an order to prevent evidence given to Trump’s legal team from appearing on phones around the world.....MORE
New College of Florida Board of Trustees vote to deny tenure to five professors
Hundreds of protestors, some holding signs reading 'Protect Professors; Resist Fascism' gathered on the New College campus ahead of the meeting.....MORE
Florida Republicans aim to eliminate local renters’ rights ordinances
With lawmakers on both sides of the debate pointing to a housing crisis, the Florida House on Wednesday passed a controversial bill that would lead to state law trumping local regulations governing landlords and tenants.....MORE
Trump accidentally SCREWS himself in stunning courtroom update
The Legal Breakdown episode 56: Glenn Kirschner joins to discuss Trump's posts during the E. Jean Carroll case.
.jpg)
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)