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Florida's Machinery To Import Canadian Drugs Is In Place — But Is It For Real And Will It Help You?
"Not every Floridian would benefit immediately" from imported pharmaceutical drugs from Canada, the report states.
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State “Listening Tours” For Proposed Standards In Civics And Other Subjects Are A Big Disappointment So Far
"Listening tours" centering on the new Civics standards proposed in Florida have been inadequately publicized, rushed, and poorly attended.
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Some Cruise Lines Are Sticking To Required Vaccines For Passengers, Despite Royal Caribbean Reversal
Following a reversal from Royal Caribbean International on COVID safety measures, two other major cruise lines are still requiring vaccines.
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In The Early Days Of COVID, Florida Health Officials Reported Cases Twice Daily; Now It's A Weekly Report
When COVID-19 cases were made public in March 2020, the Florida Health Department quickly began reporting cases of infections and deaths.
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Following Impasse, The Cruise Industry, Government, And State Of Florida Will Be Back In Court Next Week
This, following concerns about the state and federal government failing to reach an agreement over the fate of the cruise industry.
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Patricia Brigham: ‘Our Democracy Is Precious And We Must Ensure That It Remains Intact'
Brigham, president of the League of Women Voters of Florida, has been on the forefront of voter rights and gun issues for nearly a decade.
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A Short Sighted Move? DeSantis Vetoed $1.35 Billion In Federal Funds That Could Have Benefited Floridians
Advocates for the disadvantaged say DeSantis was short sighted in creating certain reserve funds that weren't eligible for federal relief.
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Florida And Federal Government At Impasse Over Fate Of Cruise Industry And Vaccines
DeSantis acknowledged the state of Florida is at an impasse with the federal government over the fate of the cruise ship industry.
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When Public Business Becomes A Campaign Stop: DeSantis Rips Fried, Fried Fires Back
In Fried's retort to DeSantis, she wrote, “I think we struck a nerve with (DeSantis). Temper tantrums are for toddlers, not governors.”
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Feds Argue That Fla., Lawsuit Could Threaten ‘Public Confidence' In Cruise Industry
A new court record in the battle over the cruise industry reveals the federal government has approved cruises with vaccinated guests.
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DeSantis Signs New State Budget That Boosts Teacher Pay, But Leaves Many Of Florida's Needs Unmet
The report states his budget "stiffs affordable housing, lacks increases in unemployment benefits, and continues to deny Medicaid benefits."
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Fla., Education Agency Did Not Record Video Or Audio Of Public Comments Criticizing Proposed Civics Standards
The first stop on the Florida Department of Education's “listening tour” on civics education standards had no official audio or video.
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Democrat Nikki Fried Makes It Official, Files Paperwork To Run For Fla., Governor In 2022 Race
Democrat Fried filed papers Tuesday as a candidate for governor following months of positioning herself via Twitter and fundraising appeals.
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Besides Civics, Holocaust And Character Standards For K-12 Students Are Also Up For Public Comments
Controversial new standards are garnering attention, the report says, and a "listening tour" expected to occur will seek public comment.
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Florida Faces Dire Shortages Of Restaurant Workers: ‘They Don't Think We Are Worth The Money'
Sessions worked as a line cook for over a year at Whataburger in Tallahassee, earning $9 per hour — slightly over the minimum wage.
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DeSantis Signs Acrimonious Legislation Banning Trans Women From Women's Sports Teams
The legislation DeSantis signed was called "heartless and discriminatory" by lawmakers and LGBTQ advocates, according to the report.
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Proposed Civics Standards For Florida Schools Don't Mention The Word "Slavery"
Conservative influences shroud historical facts for Blacks, abortion, and racism in Florida's proposed Civics education standards.
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Memorial Day: A Tribute To Those Who Gave Their Lives Serving Our Country
DeSantis has asked all Florida residents to pause for a moment of silence at 3 p.m., Monday, May 31, in honor of Memorial Day.
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After Tech Groups File Lawsuit, DeSantis Defends His Social Media Crackdown
DeSantis's office issued a rebuttal to the technology industry's lawsuit attacking a new law that tries to rein in social media platforms.
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Conservative Florida Supreme Court Upholds Restrictive Rules For Licensing Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
The Florida Supreme Court upheld regulations for medical marijuana dispensaries that benefit select companies, but obstruct small business.