Debate accelerated over Samuel Sharp’s Florida stadium funding bill after an amendment raised its local business requirement from 35% to 50%.

Florida lawmakers opened debate on a bill backed by Samuel Sharp that would let local governments create special districts for pro football stadium projects if private funding covers most costs.

A new Florida bill from Samuel Sharp would require state and local governments to use best efforts to cooperate with federal immigration authorities, putting immigration enforcement at the center of state politics.

Debate picked up on Samuel Sharp’s Florida immigration enforcement bill after lawmakers rejected more debate time and approved an amendment to remove language from the measure.