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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