It can take a compass to find good public policy coming out of Tallahassee, but HB 187 by Rep. Michael Gottlieb (D-Plantation), is a notable exception. Like with Islamophobia and anti-Black racism, inflammatory political rhetoric has given rise to a precipitous rise in antisemitism. During the two-month period after Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, the Anti-Defamation League recorded 2,031 antisemitic incidents of assault, harassment and vandalism, a 337% increase over the same period a year earlier.
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State lawmakers for the second year in a row have signed off on expanding the number of medical-marijuana licenses earmarked for Black farmers, opening the door for three applicants who lost out earlier.
The measures, approved during the legislative session that ended last week, seek to crack down on the use of what are known as “community” identification cards, strengthen criminal penalties for people who previously have been deported and stiffen punishments for repeatedly driving without licenses.
The Florida Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a request by a Jacksonville attorney to be reinstated to practice law after a suspension related to his handling of lawsuits against the tobacco industry.
Both sides agreeing to the settlement essentially claimed the development as victories, with Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office calling it a “major win” and LGBTQ-advocacy group Equality Florida describing it as “historic.”
The bill (SB 1082), which lawmakers unanimously passed, would prevent cities and counties from taking steps to “inhibit” construction of housing for farmworkers on agricultural land. The bill has not been formally sent to Gov. Ron DeSantis, who can sign, veto or allow the legislation to become law without his signature.
Launched in 2002, the Crockett Foundation’s after-school programs, summer programs and student trips help middle schoolers improve their grades, learn new skills and foster a positive outlook on life.
ArtServe’s annual programming and exhibits will be getting additional support thanks to a grant from The Community Foundation of Broward. The funds will help the Fort Lauderdale arts incubator expand community outreach in Broward County and spread the word to Broward artists and art lovers about how they can participate with ArtServe’s many programs.
In a bold move to confront the escalating affordable housing shortage, Broward County leaders have rolled out an unprecedented 10-Year Affordable Housing Master Plan designed to boost the inventory of budget-friendly homes. According to an official announcement on March 12 by the County’s Commission, the initiative is the first in the state to take a comprehensive approach to the issue, with input gathered from a spectrum of community voices, from government bodies to the faith-based sector.
People on the Move, March 15, 2024