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Florida projects nearly $1B drop in Medicaid spending
(The Center Square) – Florida’s initiative to combat Medicaid fraud and abuse has saved nearly $1 billion, according to Gov. Ron DeSantis.
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Florida federal judge dismisses noncitizen voting charge
(Legal Newsline) – A federal judge has dismissed a criminal charge against a woman accused of knowingly voting as a noncitizen, saying Congress exceeded its constitutional authority by independently deciding who may vote in federal elections.
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Audit flags Highlands schools’ construction oversight gaps
(The Center Square) –Highlands County School District did not follow proper procedure for monitoring subcontractor selection for its Lake Country Elementary School expansion project, according to an audit by the Florida Auditor General.
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Florida attorney general seeks temporary injunction against OpenAI, Altman
(Legal Newsline) – Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has asked a court for a new temporary injunction against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman over ChatGPT.
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Immigration, gun policy define battleground Florida House race
(The Center Square) – Control of the U.S. House of Representatives could hinge on a seat in southeastern Florida where immigration and gun policy have emerged as defining issues.
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Florida governor’s race tightens as Cook shifts rating
(The Center Square) – Florida Democrats reported a larger monthly gain in active voter registrations than Republicans as the Cook Political Report improved Democrats’ prospects in the governor’s race.
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S&P: Florida property tax proposal could hurt credit ratings
(The Center Square) – Local government credit ratings may be impacted if Florida voters pass the proposed property tax reform amendment in November, according to S&P Global Ratings.
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Florida sues Pfizer for allegedly hiding information regarding COVID vaccines
Uthmeier filed the lawsuit in state court, accusing the company and Bourla of violating the state's Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act by failing to disclose potential risks, including heart inflammation and other adverse events.
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Florida attorney general sues Pfizer, CEO for misleading COVID vaccine info
(Legal Newsline) – Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has filed a lawsuit against Pfizer claiming the drug company misled Americans about the safety of its COVID-19 vaccine.
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Larry Keefe to lead Florida law enforcement agency
(The Center Square) – Former public safety czar Larry Keefe has been named the new head of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
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