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The most controversial Cabinet pick in recent memory squeaks through with some help from Vice President Pence. Here are some implications for higher education, school choice and more.
Read More »Betsy DeVos Confirmed As Education Secretary
Lawmakers Back Unanimous Juries in Death Cases
Florida juries would have to unanimously agree that defendants should be condemned to death for the sentence to be imposed, under a proposal given swift and overwhelming approval at its first Senate committee Monday
Read More »Senate Looks To “Block” Tuition For Universities
The Florida Senate will move forward next week with a proposal that would require all 12 state universities to adopt a "block" tuition policy by the fall of 2018.
Read More »Proposed Florida Senate Bill Seeks To Curb Juvenile Arrests, Replace With Citations
Proposed Senate Bill 196 seeks to lower amount of juvenile arrests by implementing civil citation and diversion programs in Florida counties.
Read More »State Employee Pay Hikes On The Table
Under Gov. Rick Scott's budget proposal unveiled this week, Florida state employees might get their first across-the-board pay raises since 2013.
Read More »Steube Files Series Of Gun Measures
Florida Senator Greg Steube has filed six gun-related measures aimed at allowing gun carry in more places.
Read More »Court Says Uber Drivers Are Independent Contractors
In a unanimous decision Wednesday, Florida appeals court said Uber Drivers are independent contractors, not employees.
Read More »2018 Looms As Scott, Putnam Ready For Session
In appearances Tuesday before reporters and editors, Republican leaders Gov. Rick Scott and Adam Putnam laid out their legislative agendas, while declining to speculate on their political futures.
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 »Officials Seek To Safen Streets For Gainesville Bicycle Riders And Pedestrians
Legislation seeks to protect vulnerable road users
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