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Florida Democrat says ‘poison pills’ led to breakup of ‘rural renaissance’ plan
A long-controversial idea about dental therapists providing care is among the unrelated items.
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Florida Attorney General files lawsuit against Snapchat parent company
James Uthmeier claims the company is violating a 2024 law aimed at keeping 14 year olds off the platform.
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Florida Senate won’t reverse Parkland gun age law after FSU shooting
If the Senate does not take up the bill, this would be the third year in a row that the House has approved such measures with the Senate not passing them.
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CEO of Tampa private-equity firm steps down as UWF Trustee appointee
Gates Garcia was appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis in January.
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Florida House moves bill forward to allow Tampa Bay Downs to host gambling without horse races
The proposal has drawn fierce opposition from breeders, trainers and other people in the horse industry.
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Convenience store weed could escape Florida legislative regulation
The proposal to regulate sales of consumable hemp products moves to final committee next week.
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Florida Senate advances proposal that would reduce tax revenue by $1.83 billion
Lawmakers are working on a new state budget and a tax package amid broader economic uncertainty
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DeSantis signs ‘Gulf of America’ bills rewriting state laws, requiring new school materials
Instructional materials adopted or purchased as of July 1 include the Gulf of America name.
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Trulieve gives almost $20M to Florida’s latest recreational pot effort
Trulieve made about $145 million in contributions to back a recreational marijuana amendment on the 2024 ballot.
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$10M donation to DeSantis’ Hope Florida among issues in Florida House probe
The inquiry into DeSantis-administration spending was ordered by House Speaker Daniel Perez, R-Miami.
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Federal court gives victory to Florida in fight over Biden gender identity rule
The rule was designed to help carry out a federal law that prevents discrimination in health-care programs that receive federal money.
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Lawyers ask US Supreme Court to stop Florida’s execution of Michael Tanzi
Tanzi’s attorneys argued Friday that a jury must find what are known as ‘aggravating’ circumstances to justify a death sentence.
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Judge temporarily blocks Florida immigration law approved by DeSantis last February
The law created state crimes for undocumented immigrants who enter or re-enter Florida.
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Pinellas County Rep. Berny Jacques’ bill to force small businesses to check employee immigration status gains support
“This is simply enforcing what is federal law,” bill sponsor Rep. Berny Jacques, R-Seminole, said.
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Florida lawmakers consider scrapping ‘tax holidays’
Gov. Ron DeSantis is pushing to reduce property taxes instead of sales taxes
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‘People, for one, are not clamoring for sales tax relief’: DeSantis pushes back on proposal to cut sales taxes
“We need to focus on our Florida residents. And focus on, in this case, Florida homeowners…”
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Florida Republicans wants stricter regulations on THC beverages
THC-infused beverages have mushroomed in popularity and can be sold in convenience stores, grocery stores and liquor stores.
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Florida’s unemployment rate is up for a second consecutive month
A state official said it’s ‘too early’ to link any increase to ongoing federal job cuts.