In this episode: Republicans in the Florida Senate are trying to pass a bill that would help everyone from farmers to cellphone owners find affordable repairs when the stuff they buy breaks. Why are Democrats in the Florida Senate trying to stop them? Plus: New records reveal that Ron DeSantis is secretly behind a bill to weaken child-labor laws. And the charter-school industry is having a very good session.
Show notes
The bills discussed in today’s show:
Senate Bill 1132 — Consumers’ Right to Repair Certain Equipment
Senate Bill 918 — Employment of Minors
House Bill 1225 — Employment of Minors
House Bill 1157 — Verification of Reemployment Assistance Benefit Eligibility
Senate Bill 1238 – Verification of Reemployment Assistance Benefit Eligibility
House Bill 443 — Charter Schools
House Bill 123 — Education
House Bill 569 — Construction and Facilities
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis pushed for child labor rollbacks behind the scenes, records show
A billionaire-backed think tank keeps sabotaging Florida workers. More attacks are coming.
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