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Senate president Bill Galvano, R-Bradenton, right, confers with Sen. Wilton Simpson, R-Trilby, during a session Friday March 13, 2020 in Tallahassee, Fla. The spread of the new coronavirus has stoked worries about Florida's economy, prompting lawmakers to rethink spending on big-ticket items as negotiations continue over the state budget. (AP Photo/Steve Cannon)

Senate president Bill Galvano, R-Bradenton, right, confers with Sen. Wilton Simpson, R-Trilby, during a session Friday March 13, 2020 in Tallahassee, Fla. The spread of the new coronavirus has stoked worries about Florida's economy, prompting lawmakers to rethink spending on big-ticket items as negotiations continue over the state budget. (AP Photo/Steve Cannon)

March 14, 2020

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Legislature goes to OT on budget as it wraps up other bills
March 14, 2020 12:11 a.m.

Legislature goes to OT on budget as it wraps up other bills

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The Florida Legislature paved the way for teacher raises, compensation for college athletes and passed an expanded school voucher program Friday — the last day to consider bills before going into overtime to settle the state budget.