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Senate passes health plan
TALLAHASSEE -- The Senate passed its health care plan by a 38-1 vote this morning, possibly a final act in the legislative debate over health care, which now seems doomed. Last night, Sen. Joe Negron, R-Stuart, said that it appeared "unlikely" that...Tags: Joe Negron, Politics
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State's $74.5 billion budget comes with something for everyone
Miami HeraldThe largest budget in state history landed on the desks of Florida lawmakers Monday, brimming with a 6 percent spending increase that includes a tuition hike for university students, pay raises for teachers and state employees and hundreds of millions...Tags: Regional Authority, University of Florida, Justice System, Alonzo Mourning, Government
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Medical liability bill gets snagged by gun concerns
Miami HeraldA Senate priority bill to limit the liability of Florida doctors ran into trouble in the House on Monday when opponents suggested that it could be used by insurance companies who represent the doctors to create a private registry of gun owners. The...Tags: John Grant, Justice System, Crime, Law and Justice, Tom Lee, Lobbying
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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell lobbies lawmakers in Tallahassee to back Dolphins stadium renovation bill
Miami HeraldThe Miami Dolphins brought their big guns to Tallahassee on Monday, hoping to persuade the fickle Florida Legislature to approve a taxpayer-supported stadium upgrade in the final days of this year's session. In meetings Monday with top state lawmakers,...Tags: Roger Goodell, Justice System, Government, John F. Kennedy, Referenda
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Rare legislative accord has led to session wins
Miami HeraldSenate President Don Gaetz often introduces House Speaker Will Weatherford, as the "taller, smarter, better-looking version of the Weatherford-Gaetz" duo. Weatherford, who at 33 is young enough to be Gaetz's son, calls the 65-year-old "a wonderful partner...Tags: Health and Medical Professionals, Government, General Practitioners, Religion and Belief, National Rifle Association of America
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Veterans group complicates things for loan bill
It's funny how the vibe around a piece of legislation can change. Several weeks ago, a bill that would let consumer lenders increase the cost of borrowing was, politically speaking, not especially dicey. The groups that opposed it — Progress...
Tags: Jacksonville (Duval, Florida), Credit and Debt, Loans, NAACP, Consumers
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Scott, lawmakers at odds going into session's last week
TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Rick Scott should be at the high tide of his influence, dropping the hammer on fellow Republican legislators thwarting his agenda. The governor has made it clear he wants $2,500 pay raises for teachers and a $141 million...
Tags: Regional Authority, Cultural Development, Justice System, Arts and Culture, National Government
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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: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Florida Legislature, Government, Tea Party Movement, Parties and Movements
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BRIEF: Doctor, family of North Palm Beach man injured in 2008 school bus crash plead with legislature to sign claims bill
The Palm Beach PostState lawmakers have the life of a 72-year-old North Palm Beach man in their hands, his doctor told them this week. Carl Abbott desperately needs the $1.9 million the Palm Beach County School Board agreed to pay him when he was run over by a school...Tags: West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County School Board, North Palm Beach
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Fla. House serves up new life for alcohol sales
Jackson County Floridan, Marianna, Fla.Proponents of allowing liquor sales by the drink gained a new foothold this week. On Wednesday the Florida House passed a bill (HB 347) to allow craft liquor distilleries in the state to sell a limited amount of their product to on-site customers. If...Tags: Regional Authority, Rick Scott, Government, Elections, Politics
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WKMG's 'Flashpoint': You can attend Saturday taping
Staff writerWKMG-Channel 6's "Flashpoint" is taking the show on the road this weekend. You can attend an 11 a.m. Saturday taping at the Things to Do in Florida Expo at Seminole Towne Center. You can see "Flashpoint" at 8 a.m. Sunday on WKMG. Moderator Lauren Rowe's...Tags: Immigration Reform Legislation (2013), SeaWorld, Sports, Major League Soccer, U.S. Congress
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Could a PIP special session be in the works?
TALLAHASSEE -- Could a special session on no-fault auto insurance be in the works? Maybe. Senate Banking and Insurance Chairman David Simmons, R-Altamonte Springs, told the Sun-Sentinel that should an appeals court strike down reforms the state made...Tags: Judges, Altamonte Springs, David Simmons, Justice System, Career and Workplace
Apr 30, 2013
| South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Apr 30, 2013
|Story| McClatchy-Tribune
Apr 30, 2013
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Apr 30, 2013
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Apr 29, 2013
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Apr 28, 2013
|Column| Orlando Sentinel
Apr 27, 2013
|Column| Orlando Sentinel
Apr 26, 2013
|Story| South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Apr 27, 2013
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Apr 26, 2013
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Apr 26, 2013
| Orlando Sentinel
Apr 25, 2013
| South Florida Sun-Sentinel
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