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New program: Floridians can file their taxes directly with the IRS for free; some are against it
The program is called Direct File, and Florida is one of 12 states chosen to participate in the initial pilot program. It stems from a provision of President Joe Biden’s 2022 Inflation Reduction Act.
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By Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix
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3/20/24
Florida Lottery transferred $2.45 billion to K-12 education in 2023
Over 34 years, a minimum of $800 million has been transferred to the Educational Enhancement Trust Fund, with FY 2023 exceeding $1 billion for the 21st consecutive year, according to the report.
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By Andrew Powell, The Center Square
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3/19/24
As Florida winds down Medicaid eligibility review, more children under 5 are losing coverage
Despite the increase in the number of people enrolled in Medicaid, Florida removed more than 3,000 fewer people from the program, according to the February report.
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By Jackie Llanos, Florida Phoenix
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3/17/24
The Florida Legislature doesn’t care how hot outdoor workers get
Some Florida lawmakers have proposed bills requiring everyone who employs outdoor workers to educate them about heat illness and provide workers with adequate drinking water, access to shade, and 10-minute recovery breaks in extreme heat.
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By Craig Pittman, Florida Phoenix
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3/14/24
Florida social services call center has 2nd longest wait times in the country; $12 million might help
Hoping to alleviate the problem, lawmakers agreed to put $12,261,444 for the call center in the state budget for 2024-25, but Gov. Ron DeSantis has yet to sign off on it, and he can veto various budget items.
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By Jackie Llanos, Florida Phoenix
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3/13/24
Farmworkers push back on Florida Legislature's Heat Preemption Bill
Farmworkers got scorched yesterday by the passage of SB 1492, a bill that preempts local governments from passing even the most basic workplace protections.
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From the Florida Farmworkers Association
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3/11/24
How Florida’s home insurance market became so dysfunctional, so fast
Florida insurance premiums cost homeowners an eye-watering $6,000 a year. That’s more than triple the national average.
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By Latisha Nixon-Jones, Jacksonville University
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3/7/24
Florida conservation easements preserve land – until a developer needs it
These lucrative land deals are supposed to preserve the property in perpetuity. But Kimberly Buchheit, a Central Florida land surveyor and environmental activist, told me, “Perpetuity has reached an expiration date: as soon as it is no longer convenient to protect land or restrict development.”
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By Craig Pittman
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3/7/24
Bankson's bill criticized for targeting transgender Floridians passed the House, but it’s unlikely to become law
Rep. Doug Bankson, who represents Apopka, and parts of Orange and Seminole counties, said that his bill was not an attack on trans-Floridians.
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By Jackie Llanos, Florida Phoenix
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3/4/24
Florida lawmakers move closer to changes with state's insurer of last resort
Senate Bill 1716 would make changes to Florida’s Citizens Property Insurance Corporation’s eligibility requirements and would merge the corporation's revenues, assets, liability, losses, and expenses into one account.
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By Andrew Powell, The Center Square
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2/28/24
Foreign-owned social media platforms could face new Florida restrictions
State Sen. Joe Gruters sponsored Senate Bill 1448, which would add transparency for social media platforms operating in Florida that foreign adversaries own.
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By Andrew Powell, The Center Square
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2/21/24
Senate tax proposal includes property insurance relief as Florida homeowners struggle with affordability
The proposal also exempts flood insurance policies enacted or renewed after July from premium taxes for one year, according to the analysis.
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By Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix
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2/20/24
Florida bill that would revise the state's pre-kindergarten program advances
Florida lawmakers have advanced a bill this week that would allow young students and those who teach them the tools to be successful.
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By Andrew Powell, The Center Square
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2/18/24
Florida lawmakers try to move aquatic preserve’s boundary to benefit developer
Pittman: "Over the weekend, I heard about something new to me. It’s a bill to cut a chunk from one of the state’s aquatic preserves. It’s being done for the benefit of a developer."
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By Craig Pittman, Florida Phoenix
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2/15/24
Florida Legislature considering homeowner policy increases exceeding 50%
Increases greater than 50% on homeowner policies by two insurance companies will be considered in hearings by the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation later this month.
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By David Beasley, The Center Square
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2/15/24
No Florida Property Taxes? A legislative study could be the first step toward phasing them out
The elimination of Florida property taxes and replacing them with a consumption tax is being proposed in the House of Representatives.
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By David Beasley, The Center Square
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2/13/24
Florida House member insists hemp restrictions won’t hurt the industry
The legislative measure under question (HB 1613) would limit THC in hemp products to no more than 2 milligrams per serving and no more than 10 milligrams per container.
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By Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix
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2/12/24
Florida health centers face financial strain without Medicaid reimbursement increase
The centers are urging lawmakers to adjust the rates to cover what they've found to be a gap of $106, or just over 42%, for every Medicaid patient visit.
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By Trimmel Gomes, Florida News Connection
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2/11/24
Trash-talking Florida legislators push a pro-litter bill
Pittman: "A couple of bills are making their way through the current session that seems to be pro-littering. They would ban local governments and state agencies from imposing regulations against single-use plastic items like bags, bottles, and even Styrofoam."
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By Craig Pittman, Florida Phoenix
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2/8/24
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Florida bills would regulate food delivery services
Florida lawmakers are advancing bills that would regulate food delivery platforms in the Sunshine State while adding identity protections for consumers.
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By Andrew Powell, The Center Square
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2/8/24
Florida bill would ban hand-held cell use behind the wheel
Florida House Bill 1469 would prohibit a person from using a wireless device in a handheld manner while operating a motor vehicle.
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By Andrew Powell, The Center Square
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2/7/24
Nonprofit begins its quest for one million signatures, getting Medicaid on 2026 ballot
The group said it will require one million signatures of registered voters in Florida to get the measure on the ballot. As of December 31st, there are more than 13.3 million voters.
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By David Beasley, The Center Square
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2/6/24
Florida House approves rollback of child labor laws, letting teens work more than 30 hours a week
If passed, HB 49 will ease child labor restrictions, allowing 16- and 17-year-olds to work the same hours as adults, and no legal requirements for breaks in the workplace.
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By Jackie Llanos, Florida Phoenix
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2/5/24
Florida child labor bills: Women farmworkers worry about kids working longer hours in fields
The Florida House will vote on HB 49, which would allow 16- and 17-year-olds to work more than eight hours per day and more than 30 hours a week during the school year.
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By Jackie Llanos, Florida Phoenix
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1/31/24
Florida Senate bill could spell big changes for Citizen's Insurance
Senate Bill 1716 would make significant changes to the Citizens Property Insurance Corporation by merging the corporation’s multiple accounts into one.
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By Andrew Powell, The Center Square
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1/30/24
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