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Lawmakers eye voucher demand

News Staff
Thursday, November 2, 2023
Florida lawmakers are gearing up to provide additional funding to a part of the state's school-voucher program that serves students with special needs, as some proponents of the scholarships say demand has outpaced supply. The state Legislature is gathering for a special session starting Nov.
The state has gone to the U.S. Supreme Court in a dispute about a new law aimed at preventing children from attending drag shows.. File photo

The state has gone to the U.S. Supreme Court in a dispute about a new law aimed at preventing children from attending drag shows.. File photo

Drag show fight goes to Supreme Court

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Friday, October 27, 2023
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration has gone to the U.S. Supreme Court in a fight about a ruling that blocked statewide a new law aimed at preventing children from attending drag shows. The state’s attorneys want the Supreme Court to approve a partial stay of a preliminary injunction that U.S.
Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran is preparing to leave the job at the end of April. File photo

Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran is preparing to leave the job at the end of April. File photo

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Corcoran contract gets go-ahead

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
New College of Florida President Richard Corcoran is set to earn up to $1.3 million per year in salary and benefits under a five-year contract approved Friday.
Rep. Ralph Massullo

Rep. Ralph Massullo

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Skin cancer screening coverage sought

News Staff
Friday, October 20, 2023
Rep. Ralph Massullo, a Lecanto Republican who is a dermatologist, is seeking to require health insurers to cover the costs of annual skin-cancer screenings. Massullo on Thursday filed the proposal (HB 241) for consideration during the 2024 legislative session, which will start in January.
Education Commissioner Manny Diaz Jr. backs a new statewide charter school review commission. Colin Hackley/File

Education Commissioner Manny Diaz Jr. backs a new statewide charter school review commission. Colin Hackley/File

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Statewide Charter School Panel Teed Up

News Staff
Thursday, October 19, 2023
 Florida education officials on Wednesday approved a rule that details how a new statewide commission can function as an “alternate venue” for approving charter schools. The Legislature and Gov.
Senate Banking and Insurance Chairman Jim Boyd said lawmakers likely will not make major property-insurance changes in 2024. Colin Hackley/File

Senate Banking and Insurance Chairman Jim Boyd said lawmakers likely will not make major property-insurance changes in 2024. Colin Hackley/File

Lawmakers to Give Insurance Changes Time

News Staff
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
A key senator said Tuesday he does not expect lawmakers to make major property-insurance changes during the 2024 legislative session, as they continue to watch the results of an overhaul passed last year.

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Moody sues e-cigarette maker

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody on Wednesday filed a lawsuit against electronic-cigarette company Juul Labs, alleging it improperly marketed to children and offered misleading information about nicotine content in its products.
Florida's Space Coast. File photo

Florida's Space Coast. File photo

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To infinity and beyond

News Staff
Thursday, October 5, 2023
The “Enterprise” era of Space Florida docked Friday, with a new, leaner crew overseeing the aerospace agency. Lawmakers this spring passed a measure (HB 7041) that reduced the number of Space Florida board members from 13 to nine and changed the qualifications for board members. Lt. Gov.
U.S. Supreme Court. File photo

U.S. Supreme Court. File photo

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Arguments set in redistricting appeal

News Staff
Thursday, October 5, 2023
The 1st District Court of Appeal will hear arguments Oct. 31 in the state’s appeal of a ruling that a congressional redistricting plan violated the Florida Constitution. The Tallahassee-based appeals court issued a notice this week scheduling the arguments.