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Universities Mark Progress, Face Challenges

January 27, 2017 Education

With the possibility of significant budget cuts and an overhaul of the higher-education system by the Legislature, Florida's 12 state universities are facing a challenging year.

Under Bill, Bright Futures Would Again Offer Full Tuition Coverage

January 26, 2017 Education

Senate Bill 2, which among other things would provide full college tuition coverage for Florida's top-performing students, has passed its first committee — the first step of many before Gov. Rick Scott can sign it into law.

Fla. Gov. Scott Wants $618M In Tax Cuts

January 25, 2017 Government and politics

Florida Gov. Rick Scott, brushing aside a more pessimistic outlook on the state's financial situation, is calling on state legislators to slash taxes by $618 million in the coming year.

Florida State Sen. Plans To Break Up Major Gun Bill

January 25, 2017 Government and politics

The state senator who authored a controversial proposal that would broadly expand how and where people can carry guns in Florida said Tuesday he is breaking up the measure and will advance each smaller piece of the proposal.

Proposal Could Resolve Key Death Penalty Issue

January 24, 2017 Law and public safety

In response to a Florida Supreme Court ruling last October, lawmakers today filed a measure that would require unanimous jury recommendations for death sentences to be imposed.

Lawmakers Push For Fracking Ban In Florida

January 24, 2017 Environment, Government and politics

A bipartisan group of lawmakers backed a proposed ban on the controversial method of drilling for oil and natural gas Tuesday.

Lawmakers Want Money For North Florida Waterways

January 24, 2017 Environment

A coalition called "Stand Up for North Florida" continued its fight for more money to protect North Florida waterways Monday.

Senate Higher Ed Bills Pass Committee

January 24, 2017 Education

Two bills passed in a unanimous vote Monday that would lead to wide-ranging changes in the state's higher-education system, including an expansion of Bright Futures scholarships, block tuition for universities and stronger requirements for students to graduate on time.

Cash Pours Into Scott, Putnam Political Committees

January 23, 2017 Government and politics

At least at this point, Gov. Rick Scott and Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam haven't announced plans to be on the ballot in 2018. But with Scott widely expected to run for U.S. Senate and Putnam likely to run for governor, closely aligned political committees are collecting big contributions that could help position the Republicans for their next races.