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Final Week of Session

Senate President Mike Haridopolis (left) and House Speaker Dean Cannon
Florida Independent
Senate President Mike Haridopolis (left) and House Speaker Dean Cannon

It was a working weekend for state lawmakers, and they'll likely be even busier this week.  The House and Senate are still trying to hammer together a single balanced budget before the legislative session ends Friday.

Among the issues still unresolved -- funding cuts to state universities and the creation of the state's 12th university, Florida Polytechnic in Lakeland.

Lawmakers must agree on the budget numbers by Tuesday evening to allow for a constitutionally-required three-day cooling off period before a final vote.  The session is scheduled to end this Friday

- Watch the LIVE stream from the Florida House 
- Watch the LIVE stream from the Florida Senate
 

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