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Florida denies defying the judge in a case on blocking medical care for transgender people

Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration disputes that it defied a federal judge’s decision on blocking Medicaid coverage for transgender people.
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Jason Pizzo says he’s not running for governor; plus a Manatee County park is named after Ron DeSantis

Sen. Jason Pizzo says a tour of state colleges shouldn’t be taken as a sign he’s gearing up for a gubernatorial run.
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Florida Medicaid enrollment drops again in September

Enrollment in Florida’s Medicaid program decreased by more than 92,000 people in September, continuing a troubling trend.
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A union drops it’s challenge to a state law restricting public employee unions

A union representing Duval County government workers has dropped a challenge to the constitutionality of a new law.
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Class action granted in a case challenging Florida’s ban on transgender medical treatments

A federal judge said a lawsuit challenging new Florida restrictions on treatments for transgender people will move forward as a class action.
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Florida lawmakers back state sanctions on Iran

Florida legislative leaders vowed to move forward with a request by Gov. Ron DeSantis to increase state sanctions against Iran.
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Plaintiffs push back saying Florida has not provided adequate information before dropping people from Medicaid

Attorneys for Medicaid beneficiaries allege that Florida has not provided adequate information before dropping people coverage.
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Florida taxpayers paid $4 million for evacuation flights out of Israel

Florida paid a private company $4 million for its flights to transport about 270 Americans from Israel.
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Florida’s Agriculture Commissioner wants $300 million for a conservation program

Florida's Agriculture Commissioner wants $300 million for a conservation program, triple the amount vetoed by Gov. Ron DeSantis this year.
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Andrew Warren calls judicial consolidation “a naked power grab by Tallahassee and the Republican leadership”

Andrew Warren calls a plan to merge court circuits "a naked power grab by Tallahassee and the Republican leadership" in Florida.
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In a legal case over a law restricting treatment for transgender Floridians, GOP leaders and medical groups clash

Republican attorneys general and major medical organizations are trying to convince a federal appeals court as it considers Florida restrictions on treatments for transgender people.
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Florida COVID-19 death toll climbs while new cases drop

The COVID-19 death toll continues to climb in Florida (to 91,590), while new COVID-19 cases have dropped in recent weeks.
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