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Florida Considers Child Labor Changes Amid Low Gas Prices

3/25/2025

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Florida lawmakers are considering easing child labor laws, potentially permitting teens as young as 14 to take on overnight jobs to combat labor shortages. This move reflects Governor Ron DeSantis's plan to substitute low-cost migrant workers. In a positive twist, gas prices have plummeted to an average of $2.97 per gallon, marking the lowest rate in over a year.

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Florida lawmakers are considering easing child labor laws, potentially permitting teens as young as 14 to take on overnight jobs to combat labor shortages. This move reflects Governor Ron DeSantis's plan to substitute low-cost migrant workers. In a positive twist, gas prices have plummeted to an average of $2.97 per gallon, marking the lowest rate in over a year.