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Florida House of Representatives

10 big issues in the 2023 Florida legislative session

Florida lawmakers next week will start the annual 60-day legislative session. These are 10 big issues to watch.

MidPoint-DeSantis’ Hostile Takeover of Public Education

MidPoint looks at the hostile takeover of Florida public education by DeSantis and Christian conservatives
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Florida Legislature special session on Reedy Creek, migrant flights & other issues

The Florida Legislature is in special session to deal with a range of issues like Reedy Creek, migrant flights & other topics.
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DeSantis proposes $114.8 billion Florida budget

Gov. Ron DeSantis proposed his nearly $114.8 billion “framework for freedom” budget for next year.
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City officials in Florida could face increased disclosure rules

Florida elected municipal leaders & appointed city and county managers, may have to provide more-detailed accounts of their personal finances

Florida Commission on Mental Health & Substance Abuse Issues Its Interim Report

Florida Commission on Mental Health issued its interim report calling for major changes in the accessibility and delivery of mental health services and changes to legislation affecting the criminal justice system's response to arrestees with...
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Florida congressional redistricting trial is set for September 2023

A trial is scheduled in a court challenge to a congressional redistricting plan that Ron DeSantis pushed through the Florida Legislature.
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Storm project costs are approved for utilities; they’ll pass those costs on to Florida customers

Florida regulators signed off on utilities collecting hundreds of millions of dollars from customers to pay for storm-hardening projects.

What’s The Matter With Florida?

Democrats did surprisingly well throughout the U.S. in the midterm elections, EXCEPT in Florida. What's the matter with Florida? We talk to local Democratic political leaders to find out.
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Ladapo to continue as Florida Surgeon General

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says that controversial state Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo will remain in the post in DeSantis' second term.

Passidomo names State Senate leaders

Incoming Florida Senate President Kathleen Passidomo rolled out her leadership team Monday, with an expanded Republican majority.
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MidPoint: FL House Rep. Michele Rayner Discusses the Election

Michele Rayner is going to be re-elected to the Florida House, but she’s still worried about this election. Rayner has been gerrymandered into a new Democratic District 62.

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