ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A Florida bill is taking aim at paper straws. A bill has been introduced in both the House and Senate that would require jurisdictions with straw laws to allow options other ...

As bans on single-use plastics expand globally, paper and bioplastic straws have become common replacements. Yet, consumer complaints about their performance are frequent. A new study by researchers ...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida Legislature has introduced a bill to ban paper straws, citing significant health risks associated with the harmful PFAS chemicals, nicknamed ‘forever chemicals’, found ...

The proposal cites health and accessibility concerns and could override local paper straw mandates statewide passed Ben Hasty/MediaNews Group/Reading Eagle via Getty A new bill would limit local bans ...

Senate Bill 958 was introduced Dec. 18 — with an identical House bill, HB 2195, introduced Dec. 26 — to limit what cities and counties can do to regulate drinking straws and stirrers. “Many businesses ...

A bill introduced in Florida takes aim at paper drinking straws and stirrers at food businesses and restaurants. Senate Bill 958 was introduced Dec. 18 — with an identical House bill, HB 2195, ...

The bill cites studies showing that paper straws, a common alternative, often contain harmful "forever chemicals" known as PFAS. Research has linked PFAS exposure to various health risks, including ...

FLORIDA – If you’ve ever taken a sip only to end up chewing on a soggy paper straw, you’re not alone — and Florida lawmakers are taking notice. A newly filed bill in Florida could change what kind of ...

Five months after President Trump signed an executive order “ending the ridiculous Biden push for paper straws,” the general public is invited to weigh in on the matter. The proposed rule that would ...

President Trump's National Strategy to End The Use of Paper Straws claims PFAS pose a health risk, but paper manufacturers say they don't intentionally include the substances in their products.