Florida Leglislature

The increased estimates come after federal stimulus money has helped fuel consumer spending and as the state’s economy has bounced back during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Democrats argued the bill isn’t needed, would lead to frivolous lawsuits and said it would amount to censorship in schools.

With time running out in their regular session, Florida's legislative leaders are at a stalemate over a new state budget and are starting to lash out at…