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It’s being called a huge win for Florida’s environment
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The measure was one of a host of bills DeSantis the governor signed during a Friday press conference in Winter Haven meant to continue his undocumented migrant crackdown.
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The bill died on the last day of the 2024 legislative session
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Officials must first take it up with the federal government.
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The Legislature unanimously approved the measure Tuesday, March 5th.
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When Florida lawmakers went home after ending the 2024 legislative session Friday, they left behind hundreds of bills that did not pass.
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To be clear, it’s not clear. The narrow requirements under the new legislation would appear to exclude Facebook, X (formerly known as Twitter), Instagram, Reddit and other popular platforms but may include Snapchat and TikTok.
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The measure would prevent locally-governed boards from conducting investigations or inquiries into police misconduct
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The bill allows businesses to work minors older than 16-years-old more than 30 hours a week only if they obtain parental permission via a state-sanctioned form
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The funding is included in the legislature’s budget for the upcoming fiscal year
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The Senate approved a House bill Thursday that allows businesses to work minors older than 16-years-old more than 30 hours a week if they obtain parental permission via a state-sanctioned form
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The bill will likely allow school districts and charter schools to adopt policies letting volunteers to serve as a chaplain, or a religious representative, to students.