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Why Florida lawmakers did not budge on unemployment payout

Florida s legislature failed to move the needle on unemployment payout
Florida lawmakers did not make any changes to the state s maximum payouts despite having among the lowest in the country.
Author: Liz Crawford
Updated: 6:29 PM EDT May 3, 2021
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. Florida s unemployment system was in the spotlight much of 2020 for failing millions of Floridians who were out of work due to the pandemic.
While no one debates the fact that the system collapsed and needs a complete overhaul, there is still much controversy over what exactly that reform looks like.
In short, Florida politicians were able to pass legislation that revamps the technology of the CONNECT system, upgrading to a cloud-based system rather than an internet server. But, they could not agree on policy change that would have increased Florida s weekly maximum payout to $375 instead of the current $275. ....

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New bill introduced in FL Senate may impact Bright Futures financial aid

A bill filed on Feb. 23 by Florida Republican Senator Dennis Baxley (R-Ocala) may affect the aid students receive from the Bright Futures scholarship based on their chosen majors.
SB 86, titled Student Financial Aid, asserts that the Florida Board of Governors and the State Board of Education would approve a list of degree programs that lead directly to employment after college graduation. The list would be updated each year considering “national, state and regional industry demand for certificate holders and graduates.”
Students studying in programs not on the list would only get funding from Bright Futures for 60 credit hours, half of a normal bachelor’s degree. The logic in this is that funding the first two years of credits would allow students to adapt to a degree that would be on the list. ....

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