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At least five bills have passed the House or the Senate that could help lead to more charter schools, bolster charter school facilities, and in some cases, ensure charter schools get a cut of local tax dollars.
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Lawyers and families across the U.S. are seeing more people being detained at immigration appointments, striking fear into the immigrant community.
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This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke about a measure to cut the state sales tax with Rep. Tom Fabricio. We also opened up the phone lines and email inbox to hear how you are navigating economic uncertainty after a tumultuous week for the stock market.
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Mayor Daniella Levine Cava's veto comes after she hosted a roundtable with dentists and parents on the issue. The bill had passed, 8-2, and an override requires two-thirds of the county commission.
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Florida legislators are working to make Children's Medical Services more cost-efficient by transferring its operations to another agency. Critics think it could stymie care for kids.
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A Senate version advanced through another committee, although lawmakers on both sides of the aisle see problems in the measure.
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The bill drew debate in the Senate Health and Human Services Appropriations Committee because it would expand what is known as the "Florida Patient's Bill of Rights and Responsibilities."
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The governor called the settlement “100% appropriate" and said Republican lawmakers were “grasping at straws” to reflect negatively on the settlement, which he said has “nothing to do with Hope Florida.”
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Broad-based categorical eligibility (BBCE) is a provision under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) that eases income requirements and considers monthly household expenses when determining eligibility for the grocery benefit.
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And $38 million would go to administer a competitive grant program aimed at helping Florida farmers
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The wide-ranging measure addresses local government responsibilities about issues such as construction regulations and debris removal after storms and more.
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Ben Albritton announced his chamber will release a compromise package that includes adding clothes and shoes under $75 to the list of products exempted from sales tax.
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Scott Yenor, who was appointed to the UWF Board of Trustees by Gov. Ron DeSantis has resigned.
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Republican Rep. Alex Andrade grills AHCA Secretary Shevaun Harris and her aides about $10 million from a legal settlement given to a direct-support organization that supports Casey DeSantis' Hope Florida program.