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DeSantis, Cabinet honor FHP trooper who put self in harm’s way to protect runners in 10K
Read full article: DeSantis, Cabinet honor FHP trooper who put self in harm’s way to protect runners in 10KFlorida Highway Patrol Trooper Toni Schuck was honored Tuesday morning by Gov. Ron DeSantis and the state Cabinet for her quick efforts in stopping a motorist who authorities said drove past road closure signs during the Skyway 10K Bridge Run earlier this month.
Will Gov. DeSantis’ plan for gas tax suspension make the final budget?
Read full article: Will Gov. DeSantis’ plan for gas tax suspension make the final budget?Gov. Ron DeSantis in November announced his plans to suspend the state’s 26.5 cent per gallon gas tax. He pushed the idea again during his State of the State address in January.
Florida lawmakers pass bill aimed at shielding information in higher ed searches
Read full article: Florida lawmakers pass bill aimed at shielding information in higher ed searchesThe University of Florida is beginning its search for a new president this month, and legislation heading to the governor’s desk could make it the first such search held behind closed doors since the late 1960s.
Nursing home staffing top issue for lawmakers in 2022 Session
Read full article: Nursing home staffing top issue for lawmakers in 2022 SessionNursing home patients are required by state law to receive three point six hours of direct care each day. Two and a half of those hours are to be from a certified nursing assistant -- and another hour by a registered nurse.
Floridians take to Tallahassee to protest controversial proposed mail ballot requirements
Read full article: Floridians take to Tallahassee to protest controversial proposed mail ballot requirementsThe new restrictions being proposed come as uncertainty looms over last year’s changes, which are now tied up in federal court.
Florida lawmakers want to put nearly $70 million into historic fatherhood initiative
Read full article: Florida lawmakers want to put nearly $70 million into historic fatherhood initiativeFlorida lawmakers want nearly $70 million in the coming year’s budget to strengthen fatherhood in Florida through grants and education.
Committee approves cutting $200M from budgets of 12 Florida school districts, including Duval
Read full article: Committee approves cutting $200M from budgets of 12 Florida school districts, including DuvalThe full House Appropriations Committee on Wednesday approved cutting $200 million from the budgets of 12 Florida school districts that defied the state’s ban on mask mandates.