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Review the Times' day-by-day coverage of the 2002 Florida Legislature

May 4, 2002

2 houses finally agree on new financial officer
Unanimous votes in the House and Senate end feuding and clear the way for one GOP candidate to seek the job.

Frustration extends to another family agency
The Family Continuity Program was supposed to relieve the Department of Children and Families, but it has drawn complaints.

Senate approves corporate tax break
TALLAHASSEE -- The Florida Senate passed a controversial corporate tax break Friday, paving the way for final negotiations on the state's $49-billion budget.

Health care bill goes to governor
The Legislature sent a bill to Gov. Jeb Bush Friday that helps some low-income people get health insurance while raising premiums as much as 50 percent for nearly 100,000 self-employed Floridians.

Court okays state legislative districts map
The Supreme Court says the districts pass the applicable tests. Map foes vow to continue the battle.

Steve Bousquet
A career in dark, brought to light
TALLAHASSEE -- His official portrait hangs prominently in the Senate chamber with other former Senate presidents, as if he's still watching over the proceedings below.


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