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If signed, how would this legislative initiative affect Gainesville families and businesses, as well as the soda industry?
Read More »How Would Excluding Soda From SNAP Benefits Program Affect Consumers And Businesses?
Keystone Heights’ Lakes Might Get State Funding For Water Replenishment, But Not Everyone’s Happy
Senate bill 204 aims to allocate $50 million to lake restoration in Keystone Heights.
Read More »Florida Senate Bill Would Make Texting And Driving A Primary Offense
Florida Senate Bill 90, if passed and signed into law, would not only make texting and driving a primary offense, but also require law enforcement to tell drivers they are not required to show their phone to police if they are suspected of using the device while driving.
Read More »Texting While Driving Bill Sparks Debate on Racial Profiling, But Moves Forward in Florida Senate
The bill passed through a subcommittee on an 8-2 vote on Tuesday.
Read More »A House Bill Means Less Training For Cosmetologists In Florida. What Does It Mean For Public Health?
House Bill 15 could deregulate training programs for several occupations including cosmetologists.
Read More »Florida Bill Seeks To Reshape State College System
A post-secondary education bill that could reshape the Florida College system is moving through the state senate.
Read More »Governments Suing Citizens To Decide Public Record Access? This Bill Would Prevent It
State Sen. Keith Perry wants to keep government agencies from being able to sue people who file a public record request to get one of its documents.
Read More »Florida Bill Would Require Helmets For Scooter Riders Under 21
A bill proposed by state Sen. Keith Perry would require those under 21 operating or riding motorcycles, mopeds or scooters on a public road to wear a helmet.
Read More »Senate Seeks Budget Boost For Universities
The Florida Senate wants to boost higher-education funding by hundreds of millions of dollars next year, with more money going to student financial aid, Bright Futures merit scholarships and need-based assistance.
Read More »Florida Could Cut Off Food Stamps From 200,000 Recipients
Noting that the economy is improving post-Great Recession, some Republicans are moving a bill through the Florida House that could cut off food stamps for more than 200,000 residents.
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