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The creation of a new program to stabilize the insurance market calls for $2 billion from the state's general fund.
Read More »Alachua County Sheriff implements new jail policies following 2021 death of inmate’s newborn
The staff at the Alachua County Jail will implement new policy changes following an incident in which a baby died after being birthed in the jail.
Read More »Florida Senate Scales Back Prison Closure Plan
Lawmakers will iron out differences between the two chambers’ budget plans before wrapping up the 2021 legislative session on April 30.
Read More »Gainesville Community Members Rally As Student Financial Aid Bill Progresses To Florida Senate Floor
SB 86 is now placed on calendar for its third and final procedural reading, where the full state Senate will vote on the bill before it reaches the House. Dates for those final readings have yet to be announced.
Read More »Santa Fe College Hopes For Revenue Increase In New Fiscal Year
Santa Fe College is hoping to see an increase in revenue during the new fiscal year.
Read More »Florida’s Veterans Are Often Underestimated In The Workforce, And SkillBridge Seeks To Change That
In corporate America, walking up to a CEO shows ambition and initiative. In the military, it shows a lack of respect.
Read More »Senate Ditches Controversial Toll Road Plan
The Florida Senate on Thursday approved a proposal to scale back a controversial toll-road plan that was a priority of a former Senate president.
Read More »DeSantis Vows To ‘Act Very Quickly’ If Disorderly Protests Erupt
Gov. Ron DeSantis warned Tuesday that law enforcement “reinforcements” will be on hand if anyone plans to participate in armed protests at the state Capitol.
Read More »‘An Inspiration To Us All’: First Openly Transgender Woman To Run For Florida Senate Dies Weeks Before Election Day
Melina Farley-Barratt died of cancer on Oct. 13 at 41. She left behind numerous accomplishments as an activist, politician and humanitarian, including being the first transgender woman to run for Florida Senate.
Read More »Senate Looks To Experts For COVID-19 Planning
The Florida Senate is bringing in a team from Tampa General Hospital to help determine how to safely hold committee meetings and the 2021 legislative session as the state continues to struggle with COVID-19.
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