The Senate’s school voucher bill drew a crowd debating the merits and liabilities of the program that would allow parents to receive state money to find the best educational fit for their child.
Health & Mental Health
1 Death, 396 COVID-19 Cases Saturday
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The state Department of Health and Human Services announced 396 new positive test results for COVID-19 and one death Saturday, for a current PCR test positivity rate of 2.3%.
Education
House Ed Committee Says School Choice Bill Needs More Work
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After some heated discussion the day before, the House Education Committee Thursday found unanimity on a bill establishing school choice.
Feature
Rep. Porter’s Opinion: Caution To GOP – 2022 Not That Far Away
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What should be a non-partisan issue—public health and safety–has become a power play. Republican leadership is well aware it is Democrats who will most likely avoid large, in-person sessions.
Education
Changes and Flaws in School Voucher Bill Debated
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A bill allowing parents to use state education money to provide alternative educational opportunities for their children has been slimmed down as Republicans try to pass one of their legislative priorities.
Edelblut, Cline Reappointed; Edwards Nominated To Asst. Safety Commissioner
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Education Commissioner Frank Edelblut and Board of Education Chairman Andrew Cline were reapproved along party lines at Wednesday’s Executive Council meeting with Democratic Councilor Cinde Warmington casting the lone no vote.
COVID-19
9 COVID-19 Deaths; Vaccine Allocation By Facility Friday
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The state Department of Health and Human Services announced 464 new positive test results for COVID-19 and nine deaths Friday, for a current PCR test positivity rate of 2.8%.
Uncategorized
DHHS: First ‘U.K. Variant’ of COVID-19 Found in Hillsborough County Adult
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The person infected with the variant virus is an adult resident of Hillsborough county who had close contact with someone diagnosed with COVID-19 after international travel.
Featured in Category
3 Deaths; COVID-19 Cases, Deaths In Long-Term Care By Facility
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The state announced 421 new positive test results for COVID-19 and three deaths, for a current PCR test positivity rate of 3.5%.
Business & Economy
Senator Rosenwald Introduces Restaurant Relief Act of 2021
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If enacted, the Restaurant Relief Act of 2021 would temporarily change the operator compensation under the meals and rooms tax from 3 to 5 percent.