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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.

by News Service of Florida April 16, 2025June 1, 2025

The proposal has drawn fierce opposition from breeders, trainers and other people in the horse industry.

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Florida lawmakers rebuke DeSantis immigration plan, threaten to override one of his vetoes

“I want criminal illegal immigrants to be deported efficiently and effectively, and the best way to do that is to follow the leadership of President Trump.”

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida January 27, 2025February 6, 2025

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Florida House members turn backs on Rep. Angie Nixon over request for cease-fire in Palestine

“We are at 10,000 dead Palestinians,” Nixon said. “How many will be enough? … “

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida November 8, 2023August 2, 2025

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Florida House expected to pass anti-transgender bills targeting drag shows, healthcare and bathrooms

“We have three bills that will target LGBTQ+ people for no reason but political motivation.”

by News Service of Florida April 19, 2023August 3, 2023

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Florida lawmakers debate future of state’s film and entertainment office

The Entertainment Industry Sales Tax Exemption program returned 49 cents for each $1 invested.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida March 20, 2023October 1, 2023

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‘We will make housing more attainable,’ and other remarks from new Florida House Speaker Paul Renner

Renner spoke to the House during an organization session. Here are his remarks.

by News Service of Florida November 23, 2022May 24, 2025

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Florida House passes controversial “Don’t Say Gay” bill

The Senate Appropriations Committee is expected to take up the House bill on Monday.

by Dara Kam and News Service of Florida February 25, 2022August 3, 2023

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Florida House moves forward with union busting bill that excludes cops

“Florida is already facing a massive shortage of our teachers and our support professionals.”

by News Service of Florida February 8, 2022May 28, 2025

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Florida House proposal would cut students grants at private colleges

Currently, the roughly 40,500 students who qualify for the grants receive $2,841 in tuition aid annually.

by Ryan Dailey and News Service of Florida February 7, 2022July 2, 2024

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HD 68 candidate Eric Lynn explains his decision not to run against Crist — and the fate of the money he raised

by Kate Bradshaw June 29, 2016August 17, 2023

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We’re out of clever gun metaphors for the campus carry bill that just cleared another hurdle

by Kate Bradshaw November 4, 2015August 17, 2023

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“Colossal failure” marks end of Florida special session on redistricting

by Kate Bradshaw August 21, 2015August 17, 2023

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Florida House goes full Florida House on redistricting

by Kate Bradshaw August 18, 2015June 5, 2022

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Sh*t happened 5/4/15: Graduation, Mayweather beats Pacquaio (and women)

by Scott Harrell May 4, 2015August 17, 2023

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Sh*t happened 4/29/15: Florida House quits, Rays-Orioles moved to St. Pete, UF frat closed

by Scott Harrell April 29, 2015August 17, 2023

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Florida House picks up its toys and goes home over Medicaid money

by Kate Bradshaw April 28, 2015August 17, 2023

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The House race you never heard of wraps up

by Kate Bradshaw April 21, 2015August 17, 2023

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Freshman Florida Representative Mark Danish optimistic on upcoming legislative session

by Michael Newberger March 3, 2013August 3, 2023

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The Water Cooler: Kottkamp; Oil; and Porn

by Chris Ingram May 5, 2010August 17, 2023

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The Green Community: Week in Review

by Katie Machol Simon July 26, 2009August 17, 2023