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Grayson vows bold action on affordable housing, schools, and infrastructure in The Apopka Voice Virtual Town Hall
In a spirited virtual town hall hosted by The Apopka Voice, former Congressman Alan Grayson laid out his platform for the Florida Senate District 15 special election, addressing affordable housing, public schools, insurance reform, and local infrastructure. more
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Florida Capitol in Tallahassee.
Legislature approves tax cut package, budget after extended session
After a contentious 105-day legislative session, Florida lawmakers approved a $115.1 billion budget and a $1.3 billion tax cut package just two weeks before the new fiscal year begins. The final deal includes the largest recurring tax cut in state history. more
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The boardwalk at Lake Jackson Mounds Archeological State Park has been closed for repairs for nearly two years, but the Legislature wants to cut spending on our popular state parks.
Florida lawmakers save state parks from golf, then yank away funding for preserving land
Despite bipartisan support in 2023 for using gaming revenue to protect public lands and water resources, the new budget proposal redirects those funds, leaving programs like Florida Forever unfunded and critical conservation initiatives in jeopardy. more
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Apopka Voice hosting Virtual Town Hall with State Senate candidate Alan Grayson
The Apopka Voice will host a live virtual town hall with former Congressman Alan Grayson on Tuesday at 7 p.m. as part of his campaign for Florida State Senate District 15. more
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Medicaid cuts could strain Florida's safety net, advocates warn
In Florida, where 760,000 Medicaid enrollees rely on community health centers, advocates say the cuts would destabilize preventive care and overwhelm hospitals. more
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Report: An undercount of Florida residents during the 2020 Census could result in less federal highway funding for the state
According to the report, Florida was one of six states with a statistically significant census undercount, which added up to 750,000 residents, or 3.48% of its total population. That data came from the Florida Data Science for Social Good at the University of North Florida.  more
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The Stone Education building on the Florida State University campus is the home of its College of Education.
Public education funding agreed to; policy still outstanding
Florida’s growing school choice program, in which state dollars can be used for private school tuition or homeschooling, has decreased public schools’ share of enrollment. more
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Report: Florida's population to increase 1.4 million by 2030
The quarterly economic performance report by the nonprofit, nonpartisan Florida Taxwatch group examined key trends in population growth, employment, income, GDP, and tourism and predicts the state's economy could hit some headwinds by 2027 before recovering by 2030. more
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Florida Capitol in Tallahassee.
How will Florida spend its tax dollars?
Leadership unveiled the budget “allocations” Monday night that show how the Legislature will spend about $50 billion in general revenue, or state funds, across various government agencies. more
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Legislature wants to make it impossible for local governments to build back better after hurricanes
Pittman: “How did we get here? Bear in mind that we’re a state surrounded on three sides by water, so we’re especially vulnerable to a rising sea level. Yet our state has seen rampant overdevelopment in flood-prone spots in recent years.” more
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Florida emergency managers prep for hurricane season amid FEMA uncertainty
Last week's tabletop exercises and drills, which run ahead of the June 1 start of hurricane season, bring together state and local agencies to practice response coordination. This year, discussions are shadowed by federal proposals to overhaul disaster recovery, leaving officials focused on shoring up state and local resources. more
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The return of Alan Grayson
In a wide ranging interview with The Apopka Voice, Grayson spoke about his motivations for re-entering the political arena, his legislative priorities, and the battles he's ready to wage in Tallahassee. more
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Could Coretta Anthony-Smith be a new voice in the Florida Legislature?
Coretta Anthony-Smith may not be a household name in Orange County politics, but she is is a seasoned trial lawyer, a mother, a fierce advocate, and someone tired of watching from the sidelines as issues affecting everyday Floridians fall through the cracks. more
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OP/ED: Floridians don't want trophy hunts of bears
This unprecedented and isolated incident has understandably triggered strong emotions. But emotional reactions - particularly fear and a desire for retribution - must not guide state wildlife policy. more
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The Florida Capitol building on Aug. 12, 2024.
All eyes on Florida’s new statewide Medicaid managed-care bill
The program would open to every Medicaid-eligible intellectually disabled person, including those already enrolled in the iBudget program and a different Medicaid managed-care program known as the Statewide Medicaid Managed Care long-term care program. more
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Florida is full of expensive restoration projects, but conservation would be cheaper
Florida started working on fixing Lake Apopka in the 80s. By 2024, the water had become clear enough that 95% of the lake’s aquatic vegetation returned. The cost over four decades? $200 million. more
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Florida hemp industry wins another reprieve from regulations this year
With Congress largely silent on the issue, it has been up to the states to regulate hemp-derived THC products since the U.S. Farm Bill legalized hemp in 2018. more
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An early phosphate mine in the Bone Valley region of Central Florida.
Florida legislators want to protect the phosphate giant from suits over radioactive land
Senate Bill 832 would provide new legal protections to companies that mine phosphate in Florida and leave behind radioactive spoils. more
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Paper cutout family with house under a Medicaid umbrella
Medicaid cuts could rock state’s budget, provider pay, and the care being delivered
Deep reductions in spending on Medicaid and food programs for low-income families would have a crushing effect on Florida. more
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Lawmakers convene in a joint session in the Florida House of Representatives chamber to hear Gov. Ron DeSantis deliver the State of the State address on March 4, 2025.
House marries insurance litigation changes to phosphate mining bill
The original Senate proposal would establish a defense for companies from lawsuits related to pollution on sites of former phosphate mines, which had drawn wide support, with only three senators voting against it on April 15th. The House tacked on a proposal Friday that would award attorney’s fees to the winning party in insurance litigation to a Senate bill that would extend new legal … more
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Judge finds manatee die-off proves Florida broke endangered species law
Because of the DEP’s failure, a federal judge ruled on April 11 that the agency had violated the Endangered Species Act. more
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Florida State University
Students, lawmakers clash over gun violence response after FSU shooting
The protest follows last week's shooting at FSU's Student Union, the state's sixth mass shooting this year, according to the Gun Violence Archive. more
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Two young boys standing on electric looms in order to reach the top shelf while at work in a cotton mill in Georgia.
Measure to roll back child labor laws now goes to House for consideration
The original proposal would allow employers during the school year to schedule any 16- and 17-year-old Floridian to work for unlimited hours and days without breaks. more
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Fear and Resistance: Apopka immigrant communities navigate rising ICE activity, harsh laws, and economic fallout
With recent changes to federal and state laws, there has been a growth of hostility towards immigrants in the community, as well as concerning ICE raids used to enforce new rules. more
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Florida wildlife organization wins lawsuit over FDEP to protect Manatees
This ruling is a not only a milestone for manatee welfare but the foundation for returning the Indian River Lagoon to a healthy and thriving ecosystem. more
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