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Florida Legislature

Medicaid expansion sign

The Florida Senate president says healthcare access should be expanded but Medicaid should not

Kathleen Passidomo wants to focus on increasing the number of doctors, encouraging technological innovation and boosting medical screenings.
University of South Florida

AAUP criticizes “political interference” by the Florida government at universities

The American Association of University Professors is criticizing the “political interference” in Florida’s higher education system.
electric vehicle

Florida Senate panel supports fees on electric vehicles

A bill would require electric vehicle owners in Florida to pay $200 registration fees to try to offset anticipated losses in gas-tax dollars
homeowner's insurance

Citizens Property Insurance tries to tamp down concerns that a U.S. Senate committee’s request could cause about its ability to pay claims

Citizens Property Insurance CEO took issue with a U.S. Senate Budget Committee request for information about the insurer’s finances.
gator

Special gator hunting permits put on hold in Florida

A proposal would let five people hunt gators throughout the season in any management unit, on some public wetlands or on private land.
Ron DeSantis

Ron DeSantis proposes a $114 billion Florida budget; it’s criticized by the Florida Education Association teachers’ union

The proposed Florida budget includes tax cuts and spending on such things as teacher salary increases and police recruitment bonuses.
TECO power plant in Apollo Beach Florida burns coal and releases water vapor plus greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide that contribute to climate change

Speaker Paul Renner’s focus for the Florida Legislature in 2024? Energy and social media

In the 2024 legislative session, the House will support energy companies and place limits on children's access to social media sites.
Florida redistricting

Florida continues its fight over redistricting in federal court

Voting rights groups are challenging Florida's congressional redistricting plan in separate lawsuits in state and federal courts.
Aerial photo of downtown Tallahassee, Florida and the State Capitol

Democrat Gary Curry will challenge State Rep. Kevin Steele (R-Dade City)

Trinity Democrat Gary Curry opened a campaign account Monday to run in Pasco County’s House District 55 against Kevin Steele.
physician with patient

Florida anticipates a shortage of physicians

A research arm of the Florida Legislature is suggesting ways that lawmakers could increase retention of new doctors
Hurricane Idalia

Florida says Duke Energy can collect $92 million from customers to recover costs from Hurricane Idalia

State regulators Tuesday approved a plan by Duke Energy Florida that includes collecting $91.9 million from customers in 2024.
homeowner's insurance

Citizens Property Insurance grows by 5,000 policies

Citizens Property Insurance had 1,260,777 policies in Florida as of Friday, up from 1,255,381 a week earlier,
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