Florida Times-Union by Tia Mitchell October 27, 2017 The committee traveling the state on a mission to improve Florida’s constitution is hearing one message over and over. “Every place we’ve gone around the state, every single time we’ve had public comment, a full third have mentioned restoration of rights,” said Chris Smith, one of 37 […]
Scott signs 44 bills into law, including concealed carry, body camera legislation – Tampa Bay Times
Gov. Rick Scott signed 44 bills into law Thursday afternoon, including one allowing concealed weapons to be carried without a permit during emergency evacuations and another that will shield police body camera videos from public record laws. The concealed carry bill is a favorite project of Sen. Jeff Brandes, R-St. Petersburg, who says the change […]
