Preemption /tags/preemption Preemption en-US SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä± Tue, 07 Mar 2023 13:00:00 GMT Bill before Florida Senate would put local ordinances on hold if challenged /government-politics/2023-03-07/bill-before-florida-senate-would-put-local-ordinances-on-hold-if-challenged Supporters say the bill before the Florida Senate would help small businesses, while opponents say it would shackle local governments. Tue, 07 Mar 2023 13:00:00 GMT /government-politics/2023-03-07/bill-before-florida-senate-would-put-local-ordinances-on-hold-if-challenged Margie Menzel | WFSU Gov. DeSantis vetoes the bill that allowed businesses to sue local governments /news/2022-06-27/gov-desantis-vetoes-the-bill-that-allowed-businesses-to-sue-local-governments A controversial measure that would have given businesses power to sue cities and counties to recoup lost profits was among five bills that Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed Friday. Mon, 27 Jun 2022 11:14:49 GMT /news/2022-06-27/gov-desantis-vetoes-the-bill-that-allowed-businesses-to-sue-local-governments The News Service of Florida Palm Beach County Elections, From Tijuana to South Florida, Tallahassee Takeover /2022-03-08/palm-beach-county-elections-from-tijuana-to-south-florida-tallahassee-takeover The polls are open in Palm Beach and Broward Counties. We meet a border writer who is in the Latino Literature Hall of Fame. Plus, what if local businesses could influence local laws simply by filing lawsuits? Tue, 08 Mar 2022 22:07:34 GMT /2022-03-08/palm-beach-county-elections-from-tijuana-to-south-florida-tallahassee-takeover Leslie Ovalle Atkinson, Caitie Muñoz Castor, Kriseman Ask DeSantis To Veto Energy Preemption Bill /news/2021-05-11/castor-kriseman-ask-desantis-to-veto-energy-preemption-bill The bill would ban local governments from enforcing policies that restricts the types of fuel sources that could be used by businesses and homes. Proponents say it would ensure Florida consumers have energy options and insure energy independence. Tue, 11 May 2021 10:24:09 GMT /news/2021-05-11/castor-kriseman-ask-desantis-to-veto-energy-preemption-bill Steve Newborn State Lawmakers Pass Preemption Bill On Key West Cruise Referendum /local-news/2021-04-29/state-lawmakers-pass-preemption-bill-on-key-west-cruise-referendum A day after citizens of Key West thought the legislation aimed at overturning their vote to limit cruise ship traffic appeared dead, Republican legislative leaders quickly reversed course Wednesday and powered it past Democrats to send it to the governor. Thu, 29 Apr 2021 09:44:16 GMT /local-news/2021-04-29/state-lawmakers-pass-preemption-bill-on-key-west-cruise-referendum Mary Ellen Klas Florida Lawmakers Advance Bills Limiting Local Power On Guns, Clean Energy And Disaster Orders /news/2021-03-16/florida-lawmakers-advance-bills-limiting-local-power-on-guns-clean-energy-and-disaster-orders The bills would set new rules on gun laws, emergency orders and clean energy. Tue, 16 Mar 2021 23:32:50 GMT /news/2021-03-16/florida-lawmakers-advance-bills-limiting-local-power-on-guns-clean-energy-and-disaster-orders Jenny Staletovich Florida Senate Panel Takes Aim At Local Powers /news/2021-03-16/florida-senate-panel-takes-aim-at-local-powers The bill, sponsored by Sen. Manny Diaz Jr., R-Hialeah, would limit to 10 days locally issued emergency orders, which could be invalidated by the governor or the Legislature. The proposal would allow the orders to be extended but would require the support of city or county elected officials. Tue, 16 Mar 2021 18:53:28 GMT /news/2021-03-16/florida-senate-panel-takes-aim-at-local-powers Jim Turner / News Service of Florida State Senate Bill Seeks To Cancel Key West Cruise Ship Limits /news/2021-01-06/state-senate-bill-seeks-to-cancel-key-west-cruise-ship-limits A state senator from Bradenton has filed a bill that would roll back Key West's strict limits on cruise ship visitation. Wed, 06 Jan 2021 23:26:40 GMT /news/2021-01-06/state-senate-bill-seeks-to-cancel-key-west-cruise-ship-limits Nancy Klingener