Senate Bill 228 passed its first round of voting on Tuesday 7 to 2. The bill will make online voting registration possible and enable current voters to update information. If passed, the bill states online services will be available Jan. 1, 2016.
Read More »Questions Raised About Proposed Pot Rule
THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, February 27, 2015 — A lawyer for the Legislature is questioning the Department of Health’s proposed medical-marijuana rule, slated for a public vetting on Monday. The top lawyer for the Joint Administrative Procedures Committee raised concerns this week about a variety of issues, including a scoring system …
Read More »Loan Forgiveness Bill Hopes To Benefit STEM Graduates
A bill introduced by Rep. Ed Narain would pay up for to $16,000 in student loan debt for qualified candidates. Candidates must be a graduate of a state university, obtain a teaching certificate, be employed by a school district and teach any STEM subject at a public school within Florida for at least eight consecutive years.
Read More »Concealed Carry Bill Raises Concerns About Campus Safety
A bill making its way through the Florida Legislature would allow anyone with a concealed weapon license can carry his or her weapon legally on a public university campus.
Read More »Florida Given Four Out Of Five Stars For Efforts In Preventing Drunken Driving
Florida received a four out of five-star rating for its efforts to prevent drunk driving. Florida's current ignition-interlock statutes is the only factor keeping Florida from a five-star rating.
Read More »Florida Forever Program Confirms 2015 Priority List
The Florida Forever Program, a land acquisition program, hopes to obtain 119 new properties, many of which located in North Central Florida. The lands are assessed based on several criteria to determine their environmental value.
Read More »Hernando Parents Fear Potential School Closures Despite Poor Facilities
Students would have to bus an extra 14 miles should Westside Elementary close.
Read More »Union County Ranks Last in Health Report
Union County ranked last in a statewide health ranking. Florida Department of Health officials attribute the issues to a lack of funding.
Read More »New Bill Aims to Help Students Manage Money
Florida Bill would require a financial literacy course to be added to high school curriculums.
Read More »On The Path Ahead For Genetically Modified Foods In Florida
More consumers are accepting of controversial genetically modified food, according to a new study by University of Florida’s IFAS Extension on consumer attitudes towards genetically modified food.
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