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Byron Donalds targets David Jolly on gun control stance as Florida governor’s race heats up
The Gazette - Colorado
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Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL), a gubernatorial candidate seeking to succeed Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL), denounced his Democratic rival David Jolly for supporting sweeping gun control measures. Over the weekend, Jolly detailed the bones of his campaign...
Senate Republicans' changes to 'big beautiful bill' tee up clash with House
KTEP - Texas
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June 17, 2025
Senate Republicans are considering adjustments to the bill that's a cornerstone of President Trump's second-term agenda, with new provisions that could set up a collision course in the House. The Senate Finance Committee released the...
Florida TaxWatch releases 2025 Budget Turkey Watch Report
South Central Florida Life
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News from Florida TaxWatch TALLAHASSEE — On June 17, Florida TaxWatch released its 2025 Budget Turkey Watch Report, an annual independent review of the state budget to promote oversight, integrity, and transparency in the appropriations process....
Florida Moves To Block Public Access to Lawmakers' Home Info Amid Threats
NewsRadio WFLA - Florida
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FLORIDA - Florida is pushing forward with a new privacy law that would conceal the home addresses and phone numbers of elected officials, sparking debate about transparency versus safety. Senate Bill 268, passed by a massive majority in both...
Florida Bill Will Prevent Government Money Going to Media ‘Bias Monitors’
The Daily Signal - Washington D.C.
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June 17, 2025
A law preventing government collusion with media gatekeepers will go to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ desk. The Florida Legislature approved its 2025-2026 budget on Tuesday, which included a provision prohibiting state agencies from using funds “to...
Florida budget puts millions in reserves as economic uncertainty brews. A look at the numbers
WLRN - Florida
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — On the 105th day of what was supposed to be a 60-day session, Florida lawmakers gave final approval to a leaner state budget totaling $115.1 billion, marking the end of a lawmaking season that was largely defined by inter-party...
Florida lawmakers approve funding for Dance Alive facility in Gainesville
WCJB - TV 20 News - Florida
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June 17, 2025
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Florida’s state budget is on the governor’s desk — and while one state arts program was cut entirely, a Gainesville ballet company could get state funding through a different route. Dance Alive National Ballet is on the...
Florida lawmakers pass ‘schools of hope’ bill that could expand charter schools
Tampa Bay Times - Florida
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TALLAHASSEE — Florida lawmakers Monday passed a measure that could help expand charter schools known as “schools of hope,” as Republicans continue trying to boost school choice and Democrats warn about harm to traditional public schools. The...
Senate panel’s proposal would hike endowment tax less than House bill
Higher Ed Dive
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June 17, 2025
Dive Brief: The Senate Finance Committee released a plan Monday to hike the endowment tax up to 8% for the nation’s wealthiest private colleges, a rate that is far lower than what House lawmakers proposed in the sweeping reconciliation bill they...
Senate tax bill stalls as hardliners balk at changes
Investment News
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The new legislative proposal, which includes more aggressive cuts to Medicaid and a lower SALT cap, threatens a goal of passing President Trump's tax-cut legislation by July 4. Republican leaders are aiming for quick negotiations over needed...
Political violence thrusts potential 2028 candidates onto the national stage
NBC News
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June 17, 2025
The pace of political violence has so quickly accelerated in the United States that the country is poised to field a widening group of 2028 contenders who have experienced it in some form. To date, at least a half-dozen public officials who may...
Florida Lawmakers Pass Bill To Revoke Medical Marijuana Cards From People With Drug Convictions, Sending It To DeSantis’s Desk
Marijuana Moment
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June 17, 2025
Lawmakers in Florida are sending legislation to the governor’s desk that would revoke state medical marijuana registrations of people convicted of certain drug crimes. On Monday, both the House and Senate signed off on a compromise version of SB...
Florida Lawmakers Finally Pass $115 Billion Balanced Budget, Tax Turkeys
NewsRadio WFLA - Florida
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(Tallahassee, FL) - The Florida legislature has finally passed a $115 billion balanced state budget for the next fiscal year. The final budget comes in $3.5 billion less than last year’s adjusted total and is $500 million less than the governor’s...
Governor DeSantis Signs Bills For Florida Aerospace Future
The Free Press - Tampa - Florida
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June 17, 2025
On the second day of his visit to Paris, Governor Ron DeSantis today signed two pivotal pieces of legislation, Senate Bill (SB) 1516 and SB 1662, at the Florida Activation Event. These bills are set to significantly accelerate aerospace innovation...
Senators Propose Bill to Improve U.S. Space Industry Competitiveness and Efficiency
Broadband Breakfast
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June 17, 2025
WASHINGTON, June 17, 2025 – Sens. John Cornyn, R-Texas, Ben Ray Luján, D-N.M., Rick Scott, R-Fla., and Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., are backing bipartisan legislation – the LAUNCH Act – to require the Federal Aviation Administration to streamline the...
Florida lawmakers pass $115B budget and tax breaks
Jacksonville Today - Florida
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June 17, 2025
One of the more-contentious legislative sessions in recent history came to a close late Monday as lawmakers approved a $115.1 billion budget for next fiscal year and prepared to send it to Gov. Ron DeSantis. The Senate unanimously passed the...
Florida’s budget: Property tax rebates, sales tax cuts fail
Orlando Sentinel - Florida
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June 17, 2025
GOP leaders’ marquee plans to deliver tax relief to Floridians dealing with the rising cost of living fizzled as they wrapped up a lengthy, contentious session this week. The Legislature adjourned late Monday night without approving a $1,000...
Florida TaxWatch raises questions over spending plan after lawmakers pass state budget
WTSP - Florida
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June 17, 2025
The Tallahassee-based group released its annual “turkey” report of questionable spending items that it believes should get a close look from Gov. Ron DeSantis. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — After lawmakers late Monday passed a $115.1 billion state budget...
Florida lawmakers finally approve 2025 budget
WJAX - Florida
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June 17, 2025
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — After weeks on inter-party clashing, Florida lawmakers approved a $115 billion budget Monday. After widespread fears about public schools losing funding for advanced classes, the newly approved budget funds AP, IB and dual...
Senate targets Medicaid | WA is $$$ | Tracking Trump
The Stand - Washington State
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June 17, 2025
Tuesday, June 17, 2025 STRIKES ► From the Colorado Sun — Safeway workers in more parts of Colorado hit the picket lines amid union’s strike — That brings the number of locations on strike to seven, which includes stores in Estes Park, Fountain,...