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Florida House Democrat Proposes Bill To Protect State Employees Using Medical Marijuana
A new bill filed by Florida Representative Mitch Rosenwald (D-Oakland Park) seeks to safeguard government employees and job ...
Nearly 100,000 federal workers are from Florida. Here’s what a government shutdown would mean
Congress faces a Friday deadline to pass a funding bill. Without a deal, thousands of Florida federal workers could be ...
Another Democrat in the Florida House is joining the Republican Party. Here’s why:
I’m constantly troubled by the inability of the current Democratic Party to relate to everyday Floridians,” State Rep.
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What could Florida lawmakers vote on during the 2025 legislative session? Here are some key bills.
In just over two months, the Florida Legislature will begin its 2025 session. Here's a look at some of the key pieces of ...
What you can expect in Florida if the federal government shuts down
Floridians could expect to see federal employees furloughed, national parks shut down and likely holiday travel delays during ...
Congress Members Who May Cause Trouble for Mike Johnson With Thin Margin
House Speaker Mike Johnson got a taste of what life in the 119th Congress will be like as he wrestles with a historically ...
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South Florida lawmaker files bill to protect medical marijuana users in government jobs
Rep. Mitch Rosenwald, D-Oakland Park, filed the proposal (HB 83) that seeks to protect government employees and job ...
Commentary: Florida Congress members must protect LGBTQ+ youth
The local co-chairs of GLSEN, a student-advocacy organization, write about a recent decision to ban health care for ...
As Congress dithers, relief funds for Hurricanes Helene, Milton up in the air
More than $100 billion in disaster relief funds are hanging in the balance as Congress struggles to pass a budget bill.
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South Florida lawmakers join House members to pass funding bill before government shutdown deadline
The new 118-page package would fund the government at current levels through March and adds $100 billion in disaster aid and ...
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As Congress dithers, relief funds for Hurricanes Helene, Milton up in the air
That includes money to help residents and businesses, including in Florida ... both chambers of Congress and are signed by President Joe Biden by midnight Friday, a partial government shutdown ...