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The measure, introduced in the state House, includes numerous issues related to the state Department of Agriculture. Many local governments have ended fluoridation in recent months.
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Florida lawmakers and Governor Ron DeSantis have finally reached consensus, passing two immigration reform bills this week, but the process to get there has reshaped the relationships and power dynamics among the state’s top government leaders.
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It’s part of a Republican push to protect 2nd amendment rights.
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Thompson, a Democrat representing western Orange County, was first elected to the Florida House in 2006 and served multiple terms in both House and Senate.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis included the transfer in his proposed budget for 2025-26. The art museum, located less than a mile from New College in Sarasota, is currently managed by FSU.
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The compromised legislation from this week's special special strengthens coordination with federal law enforcement and increases penalties for crimes committed by people in the country without legal status.
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The governor said he was announcing a “boater freedom initiative” that would change laws permitting inspections and searches under the justification of safety checks.
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The capital punishment measure was among a suite of bills in a compromised plan both chambers are expected to vote on today. Wednesday's discussion focused on the in-state tuition proposal.
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Republican Sen. Nick DiCeglie filed a 70-page bill Tuesday to update all references to the body of water. that borders the state's west coast. A similar bill was introduced in the state House.
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The Senate president and House speaker issued a proclamation for a special session that will start Tuesday. They also released summaries of bills that include steps aimed at helping carry out President Donald Trump’s crackdown on illegal immigration.
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The House’s move to delve into the vetoes comes two weeks after the Legislature overrode a $57 million veto for “legislative support services” in the budget — the first time a veto was overridden.
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The law allows parents of children with chronic and complex medical needs to be paid a salary to care for that child. However, it is almost impossible for a parent to be enrolled without losing Medicaid eligibility, linked to the new income.