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Scott Aims to Slash Best and Brightest Program, Increase Per-Pupil Spending in State Budget

January 31, 2017 - 12:00pm

Gov. Rick Scott plans to boost education spending in Florida, honing in on college scholarships and slashing controversial teacher scholarships as part of his $83.5 billion budget for the 2017-2018 fiscal year. 

Florida Retailers Can Expect a Boost from Super Bowl Sunday

January 31, 2017 - 10:15am

While none of Florida’s three National Football League (NFL) came close to appearing in Super Bowl LI on Sunday, the average family in the Sunshine State is set to spend $75 per person to watch the big game. 

Scott Unveils His $83.5 Billion Budget

January 31, 2017 - 9:30am
Rick Scott

Gov. Rick Scott has made healthcare and education his top priorities in Florida in the $83.5 billion budget for fiscal 2017-2018 he rolled out Tuesday morning.

Gus Bilirakis Wants to Expand Generic Drug Production

January 31, 2017 - 9:00am
Gus Bilirakis and Kurt Schrader

A Florida congressman hopes to spur drug makers to create more generic drugs and spur competition in the marketplace. 

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Letter from 60 Water Policy Experts: Stay the Everglades Restoration Course

January 31, 2017 - 6:00pm
Henry Dean

Gov. Rick Scott will have a front-row seat in what has become -- overnight, apparently -- the battle of the Everglades experts.

Senate Set to Confirm Betsy DeVos Amidst Massive Backlash from Education Groups

January 30, 2017 - 8:15pm

Betsy DeVos will finally face the music -- and a committee of U.S. senators -- as she heads for a full vote to become the next Secretary of Education on Tuesday. 

Senate President Exits Law Firm Amid Water Debate

January 30, 2017 - 6:45pm
Sen. Joe Negron

Senate President Joe Negron resigned from his law firm to avoid a possible conflict of interest over the Republican leader's advocacy on a water issue that has put him directly at odds with one of the firm's biggest clients.

Florida Congressional Freshmen React to Trump's Refugee Ban

January 30, 2017 - 11:45am

It’s been a baptism by fire for Florida’s freshest faces in Congress as they quickly adapt and react to the latest waves made by President Donald Trump’s executive order indefinitely barring Syrian refugees from entering the country and barring other refugees from entering the country for 120 days. 

House Middle East Subcommittee Leaders Slam Trump's Executive Order

January 30, 2017 - 8:00am
Ted Deutch, Donald Trump and Ileana Ros-Lehtinen

President Donald Trump’s executive order banning entry to the United States by refugees and emigrants from seven Muslim countries has drawn the fire of two members of the Florida delegation who lead a key congressional subcommittee. 

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