Politics

Miami-Dade Scores Big Share Of State Dollars

Miami-Dade was the big winner when it came to state money handed out to counties after Gov. Scott signed the new $74.5 billion budget on Monday.

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Florida Gets A “C-” For How Much It Spends On Students

When it comes to what Florida spends on its students the state doesn’t make the grade, according to data compiled by the U.S. Census.

CBS4–3 hours ago

Gov. Scott Signs Bill To Expand Early Voting

In an effort to avoid the long lines and days of counting delays experienced during the 2012 presidential election, Gov. Rick Scott has signed a bill which will allow elections supervisors to expand early voting days and sites.

2013/05/21

Scott’s $368 Million In Vetoes Spans Statewide

As Governor Rick Scott signed the state’s $74.1 billion spending plan on Monday, he also used his veto power on a total of $368 million in spending projects.

CBS4–2013/05/20

Losing North Miami Candidates Recount Votes

In a return to primitive election tabulation, North Miami candidates painstakingly hand counted almost 7,000 ballots Monday.

CBS4–2013/05/20

Gov. Scott Signing Death Warrants At Stepped Up Pace

As Governor Rick Scott considers a bill which would speed up death penalty executions by creating tighter timeframes for appeals and post-conviction motions, he’s signing death warrants at a pace rarely seen in Florida since the death penalty was reinstated in 1976.

2013/05/20