Joe Mario Pedersen

One of the important issues for voters is healthcare affordability.

It's a growing talking point for politicians as costs continue to rise, and we get more on this story from Joe Mario Pedersen.

Healthcare is, in fact, on the ballot this year.

My oppo-

Denmon is considering that next year they'll lose the plan either due to making too much money or rising premiums that they can't afford.

It's one of the reasons why she wishes there was something more concrete on the ballot regarding healthcare.

Joe Mario Pedersen in Orlando.

Florida law limits how cities and counties can spend public money on initiatives related to DEI, which is diversity, equity, and inclusion.

In other health news, doctors, nurses, and parents from across Florida are weighing in on the state's proposal to remove vaccine requirements for students.

From our partner station, Central Florida Public Media in Orlando, health reporter Joe Mario Pedersen tells us about a public meeting this week hosted by the Florida Department of Health.

The state is seeking to remove four shots required for school entry.

The shots include vaccines that would prevent chickenpox, hepatitis B, pneumococcal conjugate, and Haemophilus influenzae type b, also known as Hib.

Those families are part of this conversation, too.

Florida residents who weren't in attendance can still send comments to the state by email until October 19th.

Joe Mario Pedersen in Orlando.

I'm Carlton Gillespie, and you're listening to the Florida Roundup from your Florida Public Radio station.