Jim Saunders - News Service of Florida
Jim Saunders is the Executive Editor of The News Service Of Florida.
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The three dissenting Florida Supreme Court justices contended, in part, that wording in the amendment about issues such as “health” and “healthcare provider” are vague.
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Facing a Monday deadline, the court appears poised to issue rulings about whether proposed constitutional amendments will go on the November ballot.
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The dispute stems from a program that is designed to help pull down more federal money to go to hospitals.
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The initiative was a priority of Senate President Kathleen Passidomo, who touted plans to help grow Florida’s health care workforce, increase access and incentivize innovation.
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Attorney General Ashley Moody's office and abortion opponents are urging justices to consider another part of the state constitution that they say could apply to proposed ballot amendment.
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With a Friday deadline looming, Speaker Paul Renner said that he and Gov. Ron DeSantis are trying to work out difference on a bill aimed at keeping children under age 16 off social media platforms.
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The Senate passed a plan that would designate at least four behavioral health teaching hospitals as lawmakers look to improve care for people with mental health and substance abuse issues.
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Supporters say the proposals in the "Live Healthy" package will expand access to care as the state's population continues to increase. The bill is a priority of Senate President Kathleen Passidomo.
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The bill seeks to prevent kids from creating accounts on “addictive” platforms. Sen. Erin Grall likens social media use to drug use. Opponents express concern about First Amendment rights.
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Changes pertained to the criteria for determining which platforms would be subject to the restrictions. House Speaker Paul Renner has argued that social media is harming the mental health of children.