/tags/chris-sprowls Chris Sprowls en-US WLRN Thu, 17 Feb 2022 12:11:23 GMT /news/2022-02-17/floridas-house-speaker-says-the-state-is-facing-a-fatherhood-crisis One in four children grow up without a father in their home. Florida House Speaker Chris Sprowls says that leaves a gap in the lives of those children that can have far reaching negative impacts. Thu, 17 Feb 2022 12:11:23 GMT /news/2022-02-17/floridas-house-speaker-says-the-state-is-facing-a-fatherhood-crisis Regan McCarthy /2020-11-18/coronavirus-put-on-backburner-as-house-speaker-highlights-law-enforcement-and-patriotism Tuesday’s first meeting of the Florida Legislature since March acted as a preview of what lawmakers can expect when they reconvene next year. Leaders of both chambers gave speeches, and in them are clues as to what lawmakers will be focusing on. Wed, 18 Nov 2020 11:55:56 GMT /2020-11-18/coronavirus-put-on-backburner-as-house-speaker-highlights-law-enforcement-and-patriotism Blaise Gainey /2020-09-29/gop-chairman-incoming-speaker-voice-opposition-for-minimum-wage-hike Joe Gruters and Chris Sprowls, both legislators from the greater Tampa Bay region, say the increase would have dire consequences on local businesses. Tue, 29 Sep 2020 10:31:46 GMT /2020-09-29/gop-chairman-incoming-speaker-voice-opposition-for-minimum-wage-hike Jim Turner - News Service of Florida