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Despite pushback from DeSantis, Florida senators still trying to increase unemployment benefits

“This bill is just an effort to raise levels to meet the needs of Floridians in the last decade,” Brodeur said.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida April 23, 2021August 17, 2023

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Florida lawmakers pass bill that would make it harder to sue farmers that burn sugar cane

The House voted 110-7 to support expanding the state’s “Right to Farm” law.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida April 22, 2021April 25, 2024

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Florida House Republicans reject push to increase unemployment benefits

“We gave a big tax break to businesses. The least we can do is make sure workers get a fair share…”

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida April 21, 2021August 17, 2023

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Florida lawmakers add COVID-19 ‘passport’ ban to bill limiting local governments’ emergency powers

A House staff analysis of the proposal noted that countries historically have required evidence of vaccination for international travel.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida April 20, 2021August 17, 2023

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Last night, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis approved $1 billion tax increase on consumers

“Governor just signed a bill into law to increase your taxes and give the new revenue of $1 billion to businesses,” said Rep. Anna Eskamani.

by Jim Turner April 20, 2021January 11, 2024

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Florida may shorten prison guards’ daily work hours

The expansion of the shift-hour reductions approved by the Senate on Saturday would result in about two-thirds of prison employees working 8.5-hour shifts.

by Dara Kam, Jim Turner and News Service of Florida April 19, 2021September 28, 2024

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Push to raise Florida unemployment benefits to $375 advances in Senate

Currently, benefits range from $32 to $275 a week, among the lowest amounts in the nation.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida April 15, 2021August 17, 2023

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Florida will pay $115 million to shut down Piney Point phosphate site

DeSantis also said investigators are working to determine if legal action can be taken against HRK Holdings.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida April 13, 2021December 8, 2023

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Sea level rise, and reduced affordable housing measures head to Gov. DeSantis

“This plan is built on a false choice,” Hardy said.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida April 9, 2021August 17, 2023

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Bill that would give the governor or Legislature power to invalidate local emergency orders is ready for the Florida Senate

Sen. Manny Diaz Jr. wants to keep people from being deprived of their ‘constitutional right of fundamental liberty.’

by Jim Turner and Florida Politics April 7, 2021August 17, 2023

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Florida Republicans continue to target local emergency orders

Counties or cities also would be required to prove their actions are “narrowly tailored,” serve a “compelling governmental interest” and are done with the “least intrusive means.”

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida March 30, 2021August 17, 2023