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    May 4, 2013 |Story| South Florida Sun-Sentinel

  1. Amicable legislature passes record budget, election reform, on final day

    TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Legislature ended its 2013 session Friday by passing an elections do-over and the largest budget in state history. Lawmakers sent Gov. Rick Scott an elections reform package in response to the national scorn Florida...

    Tags: Everglades, Economy, Business and Finance, National Government, Florida Legislature, Values

    2. May 3, 2013 |Story| Orlando Sentinel

  2. Lawmakers end session without passing stadium subsidies

    TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Legislature ended its 2013 session Friday by passing an elections do-over and the largest budget in state history, but without delivering tax subsidies to the Miami Dolphins, Orlando soccer boosters and a cadre of other sports teams.
    TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Legislature ended its 2013 session Friday by passing an elections do-over and the largest budget in state history, but without delivering tax subsidies to the Miami Dolphins, Orlando soccer boosters and a cadre of other...

    Tags: Everglades, Don Gaetz, Economy, Business and Finance, Values, Government

    3. May 2, 2013 |Story| Orlando Sentinel

  3. Major bills await Florida Legislature's final day

    TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Legislature used its next-to-last day Thursday to pass a watered-down texting-while-driving ban, a plan to slim down the state-run Citizens Property Insurance and legislation that strips local governments of the power to impose sick-leave laws.
    TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Legislature used its next-to-last day Thursday to pass a watered-down texting-while-driving ban, a plan to slim down the state-run Citizens Property Insurance and legislation that strips local governments of the power to...

    Tags: Everglades, Altamonte Springs, Government, Florida Legislature, Elections

    4. May 1, 2013 |Story| Orlando Sentinel

  4. Scott signs campaign finance, ethics reforms but vetoes alimony bill

    TALLAHASSEE – Gov. Rick Scott signed a bill late Wednesday that would inject more cash into elections as part of a broader reform that eliminates some political slush funds politicians have used to support their "filet mignon" lifestyles.
    TALLAHASSEE – Gov. Rick Scott signed a bill late Wednesday that would inject more cash into elections as part of a broader reform that eliminates some political slush funds politicians have used to support their "filet mignon" lifestyles. The...

    Tags: Don Gaetz, Charlie Crist, Economy, Business and Finance, Government, Values

    5. May 1, 2013 | Orlando Sentinel

  5. Ramba: Campaign-finance reform will just shuffle paper work

    Tallahassee Bureau Chief
    TALLAHASSEE -- Gov. Rick Scott will have to decide today whether to sign a sweeping campaign-finance bill that jacks up the contribution limits for statewide candidates from $500 to $3,000 and bans the slush funds lawmakers have used to wine and dine....

    Tags: Rick Scott, Charlie Crist, Executive Branch, Economy, Business and Finance, Government

    6. Apr 26, 2013 |Story| South Florida Sun-Sentinel

  6. Time running short for health care compromise

    TALLAHASSEE – As the Legislature heads to the final days of the 2013 session, hope is fading fast for a deal to expand health care to about 1 million of the state's poorest citizens. If no compromise is reached, roughly two-thirds of those people...

    Tags: Don Gaetz, Government, Florida Legislature, Joe Negron, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

    7. Apr 26, 2013 | Orlando Sentinel

  7. 'Don't stop believing' moves the Senate to kill the loud stereo bill

    Tallahassee Bureau Chief
    TALLAHASSEE -- The Florida Legislature might be done trying to kill the music.  The Senate killed a bill Friday (SB 634) that would make it a crime for people to play music in their vehicles that can be heard more than 25 feet away. The bill is a...

    Tags: Florida Legislature, Crime, Law and Justice, Politics, Miguel Diaz de la Portilla, Jacksonville (Duval, Florida)

    8. Apr 4, 2013 | Orlando Sentinel

  8. Bill to shutter Internet cafes, adult arcades goes to the gov

    Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando Sentinel
    TALLAHASSEE – South Florida senior arcades are likely going out of business. Lawmakers sent a measure to Gov. Rick Scott Thursday that would outlaw Internet cafes, senior arcades and maquinitas. “There is nothing in this bill that is going...
    9. Apr 2, 2013 | Orlando Sentinel

  9. Senate panel votes unanimously to shut down Internet cafes

    Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando Sentinel
    TALLAHASSEE — Despite pleas from senior citizens and arcade owners, a Florida Senate panel voted unanimously Tuesday to shutter Internet cafes, adult arcades and South Florida maquinitas. “We do not allow gambling in the state of Florida...
    10. Apr 4, 2013 |Story| South Florida Sun-Sentinel

  10. Arcades, Internet cafe bill sent to gov in 36-4 Senate vote

    TALLAHASSEE – South Florida senior arcades are likely going out of business.
    TALLAHASSEE – South Florida senior arcades are likely going out of business. Lawmakers sent a measure to Gov. Rick Scott Thursday that would outlaw Internet cafes, senior arcades and maquinitas. "There is nothing in this bill that is going to...

    Tags: Rick Scott, Executive Branch, Government, Restaurant and Catering Industry, Politics

    11. Apr 2, 2013 |Story| South Florida Sun-Sentinel

  11. Panel sends bill to shutter adult arcades to full Senate

    TALLAHASSEE -- Despite pleas from senior citizens and arcade owners, a Florida Senate panel voted unanimously Tuesday to shutter Internet cafes, adult arcades and South Florida maquinitas.
    TALLAHASSEE -- Despite pleas from senior citizens and arcade owners, a Florida Senate panel voted unanimously Tuesday to shutter Internet cafes, adult arcades and South Florida maquinitas. "We do not allow gambling in the state of Florida unless enacted...

    Tags: Florida Legislature, Restaurant and Catering Industry, Fort Lauderdale, Delray Beach

    12. Mar 21, 2013 | Orlando Sentinel

  12. Senate budget chief wants to eliminate insurance industry tax break and roll back vehicle tag fees

    Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando Sentinel
    A top senator said Thursday that he will introduce legislation to eliminate a nearly 30-year-old tax break for insurance companies and use the estimated $220 million in savings to roll back the annual car registration fees paid by the state's drivers. &#...
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