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The bill would have made a series of changes related to the Florida Board of Nursing's approval and oversight of nursing education programs.
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As of Tuesday morning, Florida became the second state in the country to end its practice of adjusting fluoride levels in its water supply. -
The legislation would have required the Department of Management Services, which oversees the program, to submit recommendations for managing the "formulary" of prescription drugs. -
ValerieMarie Moore filed a notice of appealing a June 3 ruling to the 2nd District Court of Appeal. The case is one of numerous similar lawsuits filed in Florida and other states seeking refunds for students. -
The dispute over Broward Health's reimbursment demands continues after the previous contract ended Tuesday. Florida Blue said more than 17,000 customers have been notified of the change. -
The $117 billion spending plan includes support for mental health and addiction services, cancer research, maternal and child health, elder care, and veterans’ services.
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At issue is the Louisiana legislature's creation of a Black-majority congressional district, which a group of voters claimed was an illegal racial gerrymander. -
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At issue was whether school systems are required to provide parents with an "opt-out" option when parents claim their religious beliefs conflict with their children's course material.
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