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One Big, Beautiful Bill’s changes for Obamacare could be ugly for Florida
More than 4.7 million Floridians are covered through a federal marketplace plan.
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Florida officials open door for state colleges to increase out-of-state tuition by up to 15 percent
Out-of-state tuition has not been changed at any public institution in Florida since 2012, when University of South Florida raised it to $491 per credit hour.
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Florida congressman introduces legislation to make ICE more accountable
Rep. Maxwell Frost argued that ICE agents are abusing the rule of law, skirting due process, and targeting nonviolent working people.
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In victory for Florida Republicans, US Supreme Court upholds Tennessee ban on trans youth treatment
Florida and other Republican-led states in recent years have approved numerous laws and regulations focused on transgender people.
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Divided court refuses to halt order that requires Florida to protect manatees in Indian River Lagoon
An April ruling said the department violated the federal Endangered Species Act.
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Federal judge holds Florida Attorney General Uthmeier in contempt of court over immigration
He later posted on X that he has no regrets over trying to enforce Trump’s policy.
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Just before midnight, Florida’s Republican-led Legislature finally approves a budget
The deal includes a $1.3 billion tax cut package.
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‘He will not be the Republican nominee in 2028’: GOP group wants to build a safe place for Florida ‘Never Trumpers’
Our Republican Legacy held its first national committee meeting last month in Washington. D.C.
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Florida officials deny permit to drill for oil near the Apalachicola River
Clearwater Land & Minerals Fla. can appeal the final order to the 1st District Court or Appeal.
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Monday vote set after Florida lawmakers finally reach budget, tax, agreements
This year’s session was extended because of the legislative leaders’ failure to pass a budget.
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Ahead of anti-Trump rallies, officials say: ‘If you resist lawful orders, you’re going to jail’
At least 10 “No Kings” protests are planned for Saturday around Tampa Bay.
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Bay area Sen. Danny Burgess avoided testifying in gerrymandering lawsuit by asserting legislative privilege, says ACLU
The trial is expected to conclude on Thursday.
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‘Workers in Florida are reaching a tipping point’: Teachers unions score victory in state push against their existence
The Florida Education Association says 100 of its local unions had successfully recertified.
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Report: Abortions performed in Florida dropped by almost 46 percent from this time last year
The drop came after a law took effect in May 2024 that prevented most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy.
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DeSantis signs Brooke’s Law targeting deepfake porn
The state could pursue damages and civil penalties from companies that don’t make good faith efforts to remove deepfakes.
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New Florida law targeting undocumented immigrants remains blocked by federal court
Attorney General James Uthmeier argued that enforcement should at least temporarily be allowed.
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Federal court clears way for City of Naples to restrict ‘Pridefest’ drag show
City officials want the show held indoors and open to adults-only.
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Controversies over Florida university presidents continue at FAMU
The latest dispute over Marva Johnson’s five- year contract at the HBCU is over how she will earn her pay.
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University of Florida trustees stand by controversial choice of Santa Ono for college president
His nomination being denied by the State University System Board of Governors.
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Florida’s Republican lawmakers want voters to let them pump up the rainy day fund in case of recessions
The proposal couldn’t go before voters until November 2026
