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House, Senate Call 18-Day Budget Special Session For May 12-29
Here comes another special session.
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It's Official: Alex Vindman Is Running For The U.S. Senate Seat
Vindman was a central figure in Trump’s first impeachment.
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DeSantis Signs Law Blocking Local Governments From Funding DEI
‘DEI did not hand out opportunities,’ said one civil rights activist. ‘It helped level a playing field that has long been tilted.’
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Ahead Of Earth Day, Environmentalists Blast Proposal To Remove Protections For Endangered Species
Last month, U.S. Interior Department’s Endangered Species Committee voted unanimously to exempt oil and gas drilling in the Gulf.
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Florida To Dole Out $105 Million In Federal Dollars For FIFA World Cup Security
The lion’s share, $63 million, will reimburse local law enforcement agencies for overtime costs.
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DeSantis Administration Gets Pushback For Its Child Health Policies
‘KidCare is pretty darn important,’ Senate Budget Chairman Ed Hooper says.
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‘Climate Cartel': Uthmeier Subpoenas Environmental Nonprofit For Alleged Trade Law Violations
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier issued a subpoena to an environmental nonprofit under the state's Unfair Trade Practices Act.
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DeSantis Promises Special Session On Property Taxes, But When?
‘There’s obviously a strategy involved’ in timing his release of the details to place before voters, he says.
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DeSantis Delays Redistricting Special Session, Expands It To AI, Vaccines
Gov. DeSantis is both delaying and expanding his call for a special session, set to address redistricting, AI, and vaccines.
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John Couriel Elected As Next Chief Justice Of Florida Supreme Court
The Florida Supreme Court has unanimously elected John D. Couriel for a two-year term as chief justice, beginning on July 1.
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Alleged FSU Shooter Consulted ChatGPT On When To Attack, Sexual Scenarios With A Minor
Two hours before he went on a shooting rampage, Phoenix Ikner had a question for ChatGPT.
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Jose Javier Rodriguez Raises Objections To Some Of James Uthmeier's Campaign Contributions
Rodríguez has raised a combined total of more than $1 million between his regular campaign account and PAC.
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Anti-Abortion Lawmakers Seek To Redefine ‘Abortion' To Exclude Medical Treatment
Stories continue to emerge of women with doomed pregnancies who developed life-threatening infections and had to travel to another state.
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FGCU Extends Its President's Term For One Year, Boosts Salary
Florida Gulf Coast University trustees agreed Tuesday to extend President Aysegul Timur's contract for one year by unanimous vote.
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DeSantis Administration Touts Medicaid, Hope Florida At Press Conference
Representatives touted the state’s Medicaid and Hope Florida programs as key components in keeping parents and Florida children safe.
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FSU, Tallahassee Finalize Hospital Transfer
The university called it a “historic milestone” for its health system, which is also building a hospital in Panama City Beach.
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March For Our Lives Co-Founder Weighs In On Marketing Of New Hollywood Film
Warning: This story contains a spoiler regarding ‘The Drama,’ now playing in theaters everywhere.
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Retaliation? Provider Loses $3.5M In State Contracts After Fighting HIV Cuts
‘Are we trying to kill people? Is that the point?’ AHF’s Esteban Wood wonders.
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Florida Lawmaker Aims For Ballot Measure Ending All Property Taxes In 2028
Rep. Ryan Chamberlin says he’s ‘pessimistic’ that major property tax reform will take place this year.
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No Budget Special Session Next Week, Florida Legislative Leaders Affirm
There will be no budget negotiations in Tallahassee next week.
