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Despite political turmoil in Washington, D.C., and Tallahassee, federal and state lawmakers have agreed to dramatically increase financial aid to the neediest college and university students.
Read More »‘Christmas In May’ For Many College Students
Budget, School Changes Pass As Lawmakers Head Home
The Florida Legislature approved the state budget and ended the annual session Monday, after narrowly avoiding a meltdown over a controversial measure that makes sweeping changes to the state's education system.
Read More »Cannabis Compromise Won’t Allow Smoking
Florida patients may be able to vape or munch on medical-marijuana products but they almost certainly won't be allowed to light up joints or take bong hits, under a compromise being worked on by House and Senate leaders.
Read More »State College System Faces Rebranding
As the Florida Legislature prepares to consider major legislation impacting the state colleges this spring, a new focus has emerged over the college names
Read More »Senate President Steps Down From Job At Florida Law Firm
Senate President Joe Negron says he is resigning from the Gunster law firm to make sure he has no potential conflicts of interest.
Read More »Federal Judge Asked To Block Part Of Florida Abortion Law
The American Civil Liberties Union of Florida filed a lawsuit late Monday challenging a Florida law that the ACLU contends violates constitutional rights by requiring groups to register with the state and pay a fee if they advise or help women seek abortions.
Read More »Florida’s 67 Supervisors of Elections To Get Pay Raises
Florida's 67 election supervisors are getting a raise thanks to Sentate Bill 0514, which goes into effect this weekend.
Read More »UF Has One Mental Health Professional For Every 1,546 Students
The inadequate staffing has led to waiting lists, fewer counseling sessions and the need to rely on off-campus services, which are not covered by student health fees.
Read More »No Charges Related To Abuse Allegations At Closed Florida Boys School
No one will be charged in connection with allegations of sexual abuse and murder at the now-shuttered Dozier School for Boys 60 miles west of Tallahassee, with prosecutors saying the passage of time has erased crucial evidence and left many potential witnesses dead.
Read More »Millionaires Add Up In Legislature
The 2016 Florida Legislature appears to have been the richest in recent history. And a couple of incoming freshmen, recently elected without opposition, could help make the 2017 class even wealthier. The makeup of the 160 members of the 2016 Legislature, considered a "part-time" lawmaking body where people earn about $30,000 a year, featured at least 55 millionaires --- three more than in the prior session, according to newly filed financial-disclosure reports. Also, the paperwork for seven members wasn't available Tuesday morning on the Commission on Ethics website.
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