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weartv.com > news > local > gaetz-drafts-dcf-reform-bills-after-grand-jury-report-promises-tighter-oversight

Northwest Florida Senator Gaetz drafts DCF reform bills after grand jury report

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (483+ words) PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Northwest Florida State Senator Don Gaetz is pushing for changes inside the Department of Children and Families. This comes after a grand jury report out of Central Florida. That report cited several cases in which DCF did not…...

The Washington Times
washingtontimes.com > news > 08/25/2026 > florida-restricts-welfare-benefits-nonessential-purchases

Florida restricts welfare benefits for ‘nonessential’ purchases

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (399+ words) Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is cracking down on how welfare recipients can use public assistance benefits, aiming to curb the purchase of “nonessential” items such as vapes, tattoos and spa services. In his Monday announcement, he said Florida will become…...

Charleston Gazette-Mail
wvgazettemail.com > opinion > op_ed_commentaries > jessi-troyan-work-requirements-for-assistance-a-good-thing-opinion > article_47f06766-878b-4a6b-878a-c6eae969d03d.html

Jessi Troyan: Work requirements for assistance a good thing (Opinion)

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (146+ words) Charleston Gazette-Mail Jessi Troyan, The Cardinal Institute The greatest threat to West Virginia’s future isn’t a lack of compassion, it’s a lack of pathways out of dependence. Mountaineers don’t want a handout, they want a hand…...

Florida’s Voice
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Florida moves to become first state to restrict cash assistance on non-essentials

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (271+ words) Published Aug. 24, 2026, 2:19 p.m. ET | Updated Aug. 24, 2026 TAMPA, Fla. — Florida will become the first state in the nation to restrict temporary cash assistance funds from being used on non-essential items, luxury services, and adult entertainment, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Monday. “Florida will…...

LatiNation
latination.com > florida-homeowners-get-a-break-from-building-permits

Florida building permits exemption for hmeowners making home

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (122+ words) Florida introduces a major legislative update allowing residential property owners to skip traditional home improvement permits for minor household upgrades House Bill 803 raises the financial exemption threshold to under $7,500 in combined labor and materials for approved maintenance work Property owners…...