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Bill Targeting Use Of Genetic Information By Insurers Advances In Florida Legislature

Abukar Adan

A bill that would bar life insurances companies from using genetic tests to determine coverage is inching closer to passing the Florida Legislature.Sen.…

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Jacksonville State Lawmaker’s Bill Would Block Local Affordable Housing Mandates

Abukar Adan

A Jacksonville state lawmaker is pushing legislation to eliminate local government’s ability to impose affordable housing mandates on…

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Area State Lawmakers Push To Expand ‘Direct Primary Care’ To Include Dentists

Abukar Adan

A Jacksonville state lawmaker is pushing to expand a program that helps patients without traditional health insurance directly pay healthcare providers.…

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Jacksonville State Lawmaker Is Pushing To Get Autonomous Cars On The Road

Abukar Adan

With self-driving technology growing increasingly common, two state lawmakers want to revamp the rules of the road to prepare for autonomous cars.Rep.…

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Hospice Doctors Seek Exemption From Florida’s Drug Database Requirement

Abukar Adan

Some hospice and palliative doctors are seeking a drug database exemption for terminally ill patients.A Florida law that requires healthcare providers to…

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Jacksonville LGBT Rights Advocates Concerned About New House Bill

Serena Summerfield

Jacksonville LGBT advocates are concerned about a bill making its way through the Florida House.Florida House Bill 17, sponsored by Palm Bay Republican…