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DOH makeover on the move

02/17/12 © The Florida Current

A Senate committee Thursday passed a Dept. of Health reorganization bill that removes education and prevention. The  public-health community doesn't like it, but likes the House bill even less.

Bill would repeal phys ed requirement

02/17/12 © HealthyState.org

Some lawmakers want to get rid of the requirement for middle schools and leave the decision to local districts. Hear what kids think about the idea of no more gym class. Also:
--Bill would let doctors use arbitration form.
--Meningitis vaccine for 7th graders in budget
--House passes child-protection bill.

Scott favors House bill on PIP fraud

02/17/12 © Sunshine State News

The governor said he favors the House's bill, which would limit coverage for auto-crash injuries to emergency rooms. The chief financial officer favors the Senate bill, which takes a different approach.  Meanwhile, the House Speaker explains why the problem is so hard to solve.

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Sorry, I goofed. It’s not a long weekend for state employees

I apologize for my mistake: State employees are not off for Presidents Day on Monday. It's a federal holiday, not state.

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