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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.
Read More »Fla. Gov. Scott Wants $618M In Tax Cuts
Florida State Sen. Plans To Break Up Major Gun Bill
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.
Read More »Proposal Could Resolve Key Death Penalty Issue
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.
Read More »Lawmakers Push For Fracking Ban In Florida
A bipartisan group of lawmakers backed a proposed ban on the controversial method of drilling for oil and natural gas Tuesday.
Read More »Lawmakers Want Money For North Florida Waterways
A coalition called "Stand Up for North Florida" continued its fight for more money to protect North Florida waterways Monday.
Read More »Senate Higher Ed Bills Pass Committee
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.
Read More »Cash Pours Into Scott, Putnam Political Committees
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.
Read More »Health Care Regulation Debate Getting Refueled
Florida lawmakers could be preparing for a renewed debate about easing regulations in the state's health-care industry.
Read More »Colleges Gear Up For Legislative Battles
Florida state colleges are preparing for a renewed legislative fight this spring over how the 28-college system is governed and the number of bachelor's degrees they can award.
Read More »Fla. College Students Could Get Financial-Aid Boost
Florida Sen. Bill Galvano on Wednesday filed a bill that would cover 100 percent of all tuition costs for top-performing high school students who attend a university or college in the state.
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