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Florida budget proposals start taking shape

Lawmakers could boost spending on the state prison system, but not increase funding for tourism marketing and economic development.
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A bill to change regulations on vacation rentals is ready to be heard in the Florida Senate

After years of debate about the issue, the Florida Senate will take up aSB 280, to revamp regulations about vacation-rental properties.
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“It’s repulsive” — State House advances bill to limit use of Pride flags

A bill advanced that would put restrictions on LGBTQ, Black Lives Matter, and other flags on some Florida buildings.
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William March: DeSantis’ legislative influence diminishes with his presidential prospects

Florida Gov. Ron Desantis will likely find his influence over the state Legislature diminished this year as his prospects for president decline, Tampa Bay Times columnist William March told WMNF WaveMakers with Janet and Tom....
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On Wednesday the Florida House will take up bills on anti-Semitism and custody

©2024 The News Service of Florida The Florida House on Wednesday is scheduled to take up 17 bills during a floor session, including measures dealing with anti-Semitism and trying to ensure safety in certain child-custody...

Health Insurance Now!

The open enrollment period to obtain subsidized health insurance from the federal marketplace (Obamacare) closes on January 16. Free, unbiased health care navigators from Florida Covering Kids and Families (FCKF) are standing by to assist...

Gov. DeSantis delivers ‘State of the State’ address on first day of legislative session

Listen: On January 9th, Governor Ron DeSantis delivered his State of the State address to the joint legislative session from the Florida House of Representatives chamber in Tallahassee. Governor DeSantis addressed the Republican-controlled legislature on...
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Here are the full remarks by several Florida leaders on the opening day of the 2024 legislative session

State of the State by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and responses by Fentrice Driskell, Lauren Book, Paul Renner and Kathleen Passidomo.
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Florida House Rep. Lindsay Cross discusses upcoming legislative session

Florida’s 2024 legislative session opens on Jan. 9, with big topics (free speech, the budget, insurance, healthcare and others) and has to tackle them, and more, before session is scheduled to wrap on March 8....
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Medical examiners’ personal records would be exempt under Florida bills

The Florida bills would shield from public disclosure personal information of current & former medical examiners and their families.
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The legal battle over access to Ron DeSantis’ travel records heats up

The Washington Post accused Ron DeSantis' office of taking “control” of FDLE compliance with Florida's Sunshine Law.
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Ten big issues the Florida Legislature will consider during its 2024 session

Florida lawmakers will start the annual 60-day legislative session on Jan. 9. These are some issues they'll tackle.

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