Tag Archives: Danny Burgess

Florida Bill Exempts State Agencies From Federal Laws

Florida Politics reports: “With more than 170,000 regulatory restrictions, Florida ranks 11th nationally in bureaucratic burden — putting it in the company of high-regulation states like New York and California,” said a joint press release put out by Sen. Danny Burgess and Rep. Tiffany Esposito. Burgess and Esposito’s legislation (SB 448/HB 305) would exempt the rules if agencies are required …

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DeSantis Gets Bill Targeting Voter Registration Groups

CNN reports: Florida lawmakers have passed an array of new restrictions on groups that register voters – an action that voting rights experts say could make it harder for people of color in the state to register and participate in future elections. The measures are part of a sweeping elections bill that now awaits Gov. Ron DeSantis’ signature. Several key …

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FL Rep: That Balloon Shows Why We Should Ban TikTok

Florida Politics reports: The Florida Senate sponsor of legislation (SB 52) that would ban the use of the Chinese-owned TikTok in Florida schools is looking skyward for justification. Sen. Danny Burgess told a national audience on Friday’s Fox & Friends that a Chinese spy balloon currently floating high above the northern tier of the United States illustrates why the controversial …

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