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Florida s state capitol. A redistricting plan crafted by the Republican-controlled Legislature in Tallahassee was partially thrown out by a state judge.
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Budget and COVID-19 Florida faces a $2 billion budget gap for the upcoming fiscal year courtesy of the coronavirus pandemic. Drastic declines in tourism and consumer spending are causing lawmakers to consider raising revenue in addition to budget cuts. Potential money makers could include requiring out-of-state online retailers to pay Florida sales taxes, and raising tuition for public college and university students. There’s also chatter about renewing part of an expired gambling compact with the Seminole Tribe of Florida and some flirtation with online sports betting. Budget cutting areas include ed
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Florida could see another expansion of school-voucher programs, under a sweeping proposal advanced by a Senate panel on Wednesday.
The measure (SB 48), filed by Republican Sen. Manny Diaz of Hialeah, would expand eligibility for school-voucher programs and allow parents to use taxpayer-backed education savings accounts for private schools and other costs.
The Senate Education Committee approved the proposal (SB 48) in a 6-4 party-line vote Wednesday, with Republicans overriding Democrats’ fiery objections to the plan.
“What evidence is there that these programs will be effective and efficient uses of our taxpayer dollars?” Sen. Lori Berman, D-Boynton Beach, asked Diaz during the committee meeting.
TALLAHASSEE Florida could see another expansion of school-voucher programs, under a sweeping proposal advanced by a Senate panel on Wednesday.
The measure (SB 48), filed by Republican Sen. Manny Diaz of Hialeah, would expand eligibility for school-voucher programs and allow parents to use taxpayer-backed education savings accounts for private schools and other costs.
The Senate Education Committee approved the proposal (SB 48) in a 6-4 party-line vote Wednesday, with Republicans overriding Democrats’ fiery objections to the plan.
“What evidence is there that these programs will be effective and efficient uses of our taxpayer dollars?” Sen. Lori Berman, D-Boynton Beach, asked Diaz during the committee meeting.