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Donor 'transparency' doesn't apply to state political parties
TALLAHASSEE — With the 60-day lawmaking session complete, Florida legislators are wasting no time getting back to what they do the other 10 months of the year: raising copious amounts of cash from wealthy donors and companies. And thanks to a...
Tags: Andy Gardiner, Chris Smith (New Jersey Politician), Politics, Amusement and Theme Parks, Republican Party
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City chooses new commissioner to fill David McLean's spot
It was all decided in a little over 10 minutes. Margate commissioners picked Brian Donahue out of 18 applicants to fill the seat vacated by Commissioner David McLean, who was removed from office by Governor Rick Scott after a federal indictment accused...Tags: Politics, Executive Branch, Government, Elections
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Gov. Rick Scott presents 'Shine Award' to Lake County Teacher of the Year Noris Aguayo
Gov. Rick Scott last week presented "Shine Awards" to Noris Aguayo, who in February was named 2013-14 Lake County Teacher of the Year, and nine other district-level top teachers in recognition of their efforts in the classroom. The awards were presented...
Tags: Politics, Executive Branch, Government
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Gov. Scott should sign bill to repeal ethanol mandate
Florida lawmakers this year voted to repeal a five-year-old law that forces consumers to buy ethanol-blended fuel at most gas stations across the state. Gov. Rick Scott need only add his signature to set things right. Encouraging the use of corn-based...
Tags: Justice System, Politics, Petroleum Industry, Renewable Energy, Consumers
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Monday Morning Reads: Budget cuts hit poor, pork projects and health insurance
TALLAHASSEE -- Good morning and happy Monday. Here's what we're reading this morning. * Sun-Sentinel writes that federal budget cuts are hitting programs that feed the poor. *Orlando Sentinel reports on the massive insurance sign up...Tags: Government Debt, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
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Bill would tighten tax incentives on pollution
Businesses would no longer receive state tax breaks simply because of perceived pollution on their properties if Gov. Rick Scott signs a bill approved by the Florida Legislature earlier this month. Last year, the Orlando Sentinel reported that Florida...Tags: Sports, Andy Gardiner, Economic Policy, Politics, Executive Branch
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Now, it's Gov. Scott's turn to show leadership on the budget
South Florida survived the Florida Legislature. Up next is Gov. Rick Scott who can turn a bill into law and a lawmaker's budget request into reality — or not. Over the next two weeks, the governor will either approve, or kill, a number of...
Tags: Politics, Health Insurance, Economy, Business and Finance, Crime, Law and Justice, OxyContin (drug)
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Former death row inmate urges governor to reject Timely Justice bill
If he could talk to Gov. Rick Scott, Seth Penalver would have one simple question. "Would you kill me?" Penalver, 40, was acquitted late last year on three counts of first-degree murder, the end of an 18-year saga that brought him from Broward...
Tags: Justice System, Politics, Executive Branch, Murder, Trials
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Senate passes Citizens reforms, abandons rate hikes
When the controversial overhaul of Citizens Property Insurance Corp. reached the Senate floor for final consideration Thursday, lawmakers simultaneously voted "Yes" to reforming the state-backed insurer and "No" to new increases in premiums. By a 32-1...Tags: Hollywood (Broward, Florida), Politics, Insurance, Consumers, Executive Branch
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Legislature passes $45 million in economic incentives
Businesses considering a relocation to South Florida could have an "incentive" in their future. Florida has a total of $71 million in economic incentives available to entice businesses to move to the state, under the state budget for the fiscal year...
Tags: Business
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Tim Tebow, maybe not a great quarterback, but a "Great Floridian"
Maybe the New York Jets -- and just about everybody else -- thinks Tim Tebow is a lousy NFL quarterback, but among conservative Christians, he will always be an All Pro. And a "Great Floridian." Just weeks before he was dumped Monday by the Jets,...
Tags: Sports, National Football League, Politics, Baptist, Executive Branch
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Education company chooses Fort Lauderdale as N. American headquarters
Education Training Corp., which operates as Florida Career College and Anthem Education, has chosen Fort Lauderdale for the expansion of its new North American headquarters. The expansion will create 70 jobs paying annual salaries averaging more than...Tags: Fort Lauderdale, Education, Colleges and Universities
May 10, 2013
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May 13, 2013
|Story| South Florida Sun-Sentinel
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May 13, 2013
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May 13, 2013
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May 12, 2013
|Story| Orlando Sentinel
May 12, 2013
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Apr 30, 2013
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May 2, 2013
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May 7, 2013
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Apr 30, 2013
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Apr 30, 2013
|Story| South Florida Sun-Sentinel
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