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    DeSantis vetoes in-state tuition for Florida prisoners

    By Jeffrey S. Solochek,

    29 days ago
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    Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, shown at a February 2024 news conference, vetoed legislation that would have protected in-state tuition access for Floridians who are incarcerated. DeSantis said criminal activity should not be rewarded. [ JOE RAEDLE | Getty Images North America ]

    The big story: As it made its way through the Florida Legislature, a bill to ensure imprisoned Floridians keep their resident status for purposes of qualifying for in-state tuition encountered little opposition.

    SB 62, sponsored by Sen. Rosalind Osgood, a Broward County Democrat, won unanimous approval at all its committee stops and on the floor.

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