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    Apr 23, 2013 | Orlando Sentinel

  1. Parent trigger gets nod from Senate appropriations, Simmons amendment may be altered

    The Senate appropriations committee voted Tuesday to approve the contentious "parent trigger" bill. But Sen. David Simmons's amendment -- which made the bill more palatable to some critics -- may be altered when the bill hits the Senate floor, said Sen....

    Tags: Politics, Altamonte Springs, Tampa, Lobbying

    2. Apr 18, 2013 | Orlando Sentinel

  2. Will Marco Rubio or Jeb Bush run for president? GOP boss weighs in

    Lenny Curry, chairman of the Republican Party of Florida, is a guest this weekend on WFTV-Channel 9's "Central Florida Spotlight" and News 13's "Political Connections."
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    Lenny Curry, chairman of the Republican Party of Florida, is a guest this weekend on WFTV-Channel 9's "Central Florida Spotlight" and News 13's "Political Connections." Florida Gov. Rick Scott will not face a primary challenger, Curry tells WFTV's...

    Tags: Politics, Marco Rubio, Altamonte Springs, Jeb Bush, Orlando

    3. Apr 15, 2013 | Orlando Sentinel

  3. Consumer advocates slam property insurance bill

    Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando Sentinel
    TALLAHASSEE — On the eve of a Senate vote to dramatically overhaul Citizens' Property Insurance by letting rates go up and trying to shift more policies to the private market, consumer advocate came out against the bill essentially saying the bad...
    4. Apr 15, 2013 |Story| South Florida Sun-Sentinel

  4. Consumer advocates, biz duel pre insurance vote

    TALLAHASSEE -- On the eve of a Senate vote to dramatically overhaul Citizens' Property Insurance by letting rates go up and trying to shift more policies to the private market, consumer advocate came out against the bill essentially saying the bad outweighed the good.
    TALLAHASSEE -- On the eve of a Senate vote to dramatically overhaul Citizens' Property Insurance by letting rates go up and trying to shift more policies to the private market, consumer advocate came out against the bill essentially saying the bad...

    Tags: Housing Industry, Insurance, Altamonte Springs, Politics, Mike Fasano

    5. Apr 9, 2013 | Orlando Sentinel

  5. Gardiner says new Expressway board will keep Dyer

    Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando Sentinel
    TALLAHASSEE — Looks like Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer might get to keep his seat on a new regional toll authority after all. A bill, SB 952, advancing through the Senate would fold the expressway authorities in Orange, Seminole, Osceola and Lake...
    6. Apr 4, 2013 | Orlando Sentinel

  6. House passes Orange-inspired sick-leave bill

    Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando Sentinel
    TALLAHASSEE — In a move inspired by Orange County's fight last year over paid sick-time, the Florida House voted mostly along party lines Thursday to block local governments from adopting their own stronger worker wage and sick-leave protections....
    7. Apr 3, 2013 | Orlando Sentinel

  7. PR Watch: ALEC spawned blockade of Florida paid sick time efforts

    Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando Sentinel
    New York City is poised to adopt paid sick day protections for workers there soon, but thanks to the corporate advocacy group ALEC, a “kill shot” is being delivered to similar efforts across the county, including Florida, according to PR...
    8. Apr 2, 2013 |Column| Orlando Sentinel

  8. Florida legislators join anti-Islamic crusade

    Last week, someone told the Rev. Joel Hunter that they hoped his family dies in a fire.
    Last week, someone told the Rev. Joel Hunter that they hoped his family dies in a fire. Why? Because Hunter had the audacity to speak out against intolerance, specifically intolerance against Muslims. Hunter quickly paid the price, receiving...

    Tags: Islam, Crime, Law and Justice, Alan Hays, Politics, Religion and Belief

    9. Apr 2, 2013 | Orlando Sentinel

  9. Orange-inspired sick-time ‘preemption’ bill gets closer to House passage

    Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando Sentinel
    TALLAHASSEE — The Florida House edged closer Tuesday to blocking Orange County voters from having a referendum on whether to offer paid sick-leave to workers. The House took up HB 655, which among other changes, preempts local governments from...
    10. Mar 22, 2013 | Orlando Sentinel

  10. Chamber cheers bill to block local sick pay efforts, while churches, police union object

    Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando Sentinel
    A bill to block paid sick time referendums such as the one pending in Orange County continued to glide through the state Senate this week while a companion measure now sits on the House calendar, a legislative push the Florida Chamber of Commerce strongly...
    11. Mar 20, 2013 | Orlando Sentinel

  11. Court temporarily strikes part of PIP law

    Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando Sentinel
    TALLAHASSEE — A Tallahassee judge has temporarily banned part of a massive auto insurance overhaul passed by the Legislature in an attempt to drive down personal injury protection rates. Circuit Judge Terry Lewis issued the ban on a part of the...
    12. Mar 20, 2013 |Story| South Florida Sun-Sentinel

  12. Court bans part of PIP law

    TALLAHASSEE -- A Tallahassee judge has temporarily banned part of a massive auto insurance overhaul passed by the Legislature in an attempt to drive down personal injury protection rates. Circuit Court Judge Terry Lewis issued the ban on a part of the...

    Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Justice System, Joe Negron, Judges

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