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Senate Unanimously Passes Balanced Budget, Ensures Significant Reserves as Economy Recovers

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Key investments in child welfare, minimum wage – New infrastructure plan mitigates impacts of sea level rise, provides affordable housing options, enhances wastewater programs

The Florida Senate today unanimously passed Senate Bill 2500, the General Appropriations Act, a proposed state budget for the 2021-2022 fiscal year, and also passed the implementing bill and conforming bills associated with a balanced budget for the upcoming fiscal year. [Read more…] about Senate Unanimously Passes Balanced Budget, Ensures Significant Reserves as Economy Recovers

Senate Passes Legislation to Prevent Unexpected Tax Hikes on Florida Businesses, Replenish Unemployment Compensation Trust Fund

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Existing but Uncollected Taxes from Out-of-State Online Retailers to be
Collected, Deposited Annually into Unemployment Compensation Fund

The Florida Senate today passed Senate Bill 50, Taxation, by Senator Joe Gruters (R-Sarasota). [Read more…] about Senate Passes Legislation to Prevent Unexpected Tax Hikes on Florida Businesses, Replenish Unemployment Compensation Trust Fund

Senate Passes Legislation to Ensure College Tuition Exemptions for Students in DCF Care

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Legislation increases access to dual enrollment, creates framework to reward
exceptional university staff, enhances professional development options for teachers

The Florida Senate today passed Senate Bill 52, Postsecondary Education, by Senator Ray Rodrigues (R-Ft. Myers). [Read more…] about Senate Passes Legislation to Ensure College Tuition Exemptions for Students in DCF Care

Senate Democratic Leader Gary Farmer: “The Integrity of the Elections Process Is Compromised.”

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With the arrest today of former state Senator Frank Artiles on felony charges related to election rigging in South Florida, Senate Democratic Leader Gary Farmer (D-Lighthouse Point) issued the following statement: [Read more…] about Senate Democratic Leader Gary Farmer: “The Integrity of the Elections Process Is Compromised.”

Senate Passes COVID-19 Liability Protections for Businesses and Health Care Providers

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The bill protects businesses and health care providers from unscrupulous
or opportunistic lawsuits related to the COVID-19 pandemic

The Florida Senate today passed Senate Bill 72, Liability Protections for COVID-19-Related Claims, by Senator Jeff Brandes (R-St. Petersburg). [Read more…] about Senate Passes COVID-19 Liability Protections for Businesses and Health Care Providers