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June 5, 2002

Schools with the least to get less
Washington cites a drop in Florida's per pupil spending as it cuts millions from federal aid to the poorest schools.

Foes say districts hamper minorities
Opponents claim the congressional redistricting plan would make it harder to elect black candidates.

New lawsuit targets tax referendum
TALLAHASSEE -- Florida's Realtors, broadcasters, accountants and others filed a lawsuit Tuesday challenging a tax reform referendum that legislators placed on the November ballot.

Backlog of cases swamps DCF
A private agency hired to reduce the number of unresolved cases cites a long list of concerns about investigations and record keeping. The state is suing the agency, saying it didn't do proper work.

Florida joins lawsuit over generic drug
Bristol-Myers is accused of boosting prices by blocking potential competitors on a popular cancer-fighting medication.

Veto ax hangs over lawmakers' local projects
The governor decides today where to trim the $50-billion state budget.

Staying home in a hurricane is often safer
TALLAHASSEE -- The state needs to do a better job of not only telling people who should evacuate during a hurricane, but who should stay home and ride out the storm, Gov. Jeb Bush and his agency heads heard Tuesday.


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