ORLANDO, Fla. — State Senate leaders introduced a new bill that could improve the quality of life in rural Florida.
The bill would try to bolster health care, education, roads, and economic development in 31 counties.
It would provide incentives to attract doctors and teachers to work there and help with infrastructure improvements.
The Senate president hopes the bill will kickstart the economy in rural areas.
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