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On tonight’s program: The pandemic has revealed deep inequities when it comes to Internet access; COVID-19 liability protections could soon pass in both chambers of the Florida Legislature. But the measure’s opponents worry it could make it nearly impossible for people with legitimate claims to succeed in court; As state lawmakers consider a bill to make Florida’s official Emancipation Day June 19th, historians and advocates insist the traditional date of May 20th should be adopted instead; Telehealth for pets could mean more access to care. But some argue when an animal can’t tell you what’s wrong, an in-person physical exam is what’s really needed; And even though the pandemic has been rough on older folks, a surprising number have used the occasion to expand their horizons and skill sets.

The online format will permit additional workshops and seminars.

Starting March 29, the county will make the help available online, on the phone, or by in-person contact at two locations.

On tonight’s program: Parents have rights, but a bill now in the Florida Legislature would confer upon the parents of school kids an actual Bill of Rights. Supporters say it’s just “common sense”; House lawmakers are pushing a plan to extend postpartum Medicaid coverage; Politico Capital Reporter Gary Fineout shares his take on the Legislative Session thus far; And significant change could be on the way for a number of Florida laws affecting juvenile justice.

On tonight’s program: The possibility of some prison closings sparks a spat at the Florida Capitol; The House’s voucher consolidation bill is a work in progress, but its sponsor is determined to see it pass; The Legislature considers expanding some of its popular sales tax reductions; As Florida property owners see their insurance rates keep climbing, State Senators will soon have a chance to vote on a measure that supporters insist will reduce upward pressure on those rates. But opponents have a very different take; The cost of insulin can force people to choose between staying healthy and paying their mortgage or buying groceries; And if the U.S. Senate approves, a former astronaut will be the next head of the very organization than sent him into space.

The bill is called the Parents Bill of Rights and it gives parents ultimate say in the direction of their child’s education and healthcare planning. Supporters argue the bill clarifies what’s already supposed to happen, but opponents worry the measure may open the door to discriminate against LGBTQ and minority students and allow parents to opt out of immunizations and health exams.

Only the Pfizer shot is approved by the FDA for 16 and older. An emergency order says "all Floridians shall be eligible to receive any COVID-19 vaccine as prescribed by the Food and Drug Administration" on April 5.

On tonight’s program: Medical marijuana is already legal in Florida. This week, state lawmakers filed bills that would further change the way the substance is handled; Florida’s Department of Children and Families continues to have its share of problems, especially when it comes to its foster care programs and employee turnover. We’ll talk with the Department’s secretary about those and other issues; When it comes to many people of color, it’s not just the sketchy availability of coronavirus vaccine that’s preventing immunization; Meanwhile, Florida’s black lawmakers are trying to bring coronavirus facts to the African-American community to quell concerns about COVID-19 vaccines; And Many Florida Republicans insist that Donald Trump is still president, but that posture may not be sustainable.

On tonight’s program: Have 90,000 Florida public school students simply vanished? That’s just one question state lawmakers will ponder as local school districts brace for budget cuts; State leaders target social media giants for censoring conservative voices; Does former Florida Governor-turned-Congressperson Charlie Crist have plans to return to the Governor’s Mansion?; Florida leaders are working to get as many of the state’s senior citizens vaccinated as they can; Property insurance is again rearing its head as an issue for Florida lawmakers. For years they’ve been trying to decrease the cost of coverage, but to avail. Is this the year they succeed?; And an academic public policy think tank has some suggestions on how Florida government, now facing serious revenue shortfalls, might be able to do more with less.

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