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Florida lawmakers pass charter school expansion on last day of session
Read full article: Florida lawmakers pass charter school expansion on last day of sessionOn the 105th day of what was supposed to be a 60-day legislative session, Florida lawmakers passed a bill to allow charter schools to “co-locate” inside traditional public schools.
Republican push for proof of citizenship to vote proves a tough sell in the states
Read full article: Republican push for proof of citizenship to vote proves a tough sell in the statesPresident Donald Trump and congressional Republicans have made it a priority this year to require people to prove citizenship before they can register to vote, but turning that aspiration into reality has proved difficult.
‘Makes this process better and stronger’: Local lawmaker weighs in as bills to tighten ballot-initiative process advance
Read full article: ‘Makes this process better and stronger’: Local lawmaker weighs in as bills to tighten ballot-initiative process advanceAfter fierce — and expensive — political battles last year about abortion rights and recreational marijuana, Florida lawmakers Thursday began moving forward with a proposal that would place additional restrictions on the ballot-initiative process.
Florida lawmakers approve bill that could place additional restrictions on ballot-initiative process
Read full article: Florida lawmakers approve bill that could place additional restrictions on ballot-initiative processAfter fierce — and expensive — political battles last year about abortion rights and recreational marijuana, Florida lawmakers Thursday began moving forward with a proposal that would place additional restrictions on the ballot-initiative process.