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It was established as an independent branch of the uniformed services, and it’s the first new branch since the Air Force was authorized in 1947.
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DeSantis initially pitched the emergency fund last year when outlining how he’d like to see legislators allocate billions of dollars received through the American Rescue Plan Act federal stimulus law.
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The Senate Judiciary Committee backed a proposal that would help shield health providers from lawsuits until June 1, 2023.
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The bill allows Florida private-sector workers to avoid vaccination requirements if they provide medical reasons, religious reasons or can demonstrate “COVID-19 immunity.” Also, if they agree to regular COVID-19 testing or wear personal protective equipment.
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A proposal at the Legislature's special session includes a provision that would expand the law to include prohibitions against mask requirements and quarantining of asymptomatic students.
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Under a bill introduced by Sen. Danny Burgess, R-Zephyrhills, employers must offer a testing alternative and honor certain exemptions.
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Sen. Darryl Rouson, D-St. Petersburg, said he worries the measure cracks down on dissent — a tenant of American democracy — and does so in a way that would hurt Black and minority voices.
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The bill's sponsor says it is intended to to protect local residents from mayors or city managers who enact long-lasting executive orders that some say could infringe on personal rights.
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Incoming Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has named a state representative who is a member of the Army Reserves to be his veterans' affairs director.