Dennis Baxley
House Passes Bill That OKs In-State Tuition For Citizen Kids Of Immigrants
On Friday, the House approved a bill that would guarantee in-state tuition rates for children who are U.S. citizens but whose parents are undocumented immigrants.
Miami Democrats Push For Gun Control Legislation
Set against the back drop of the Newtown, Connecticut shooting and the death of Trayvon Martin, a pair of Democrats tried to drum up support Tuesday among their colleagues for gun-control legislation which has stalled during this legislative session.
Guns In School Bill Passed By House Panel
A bill which would allow school principals, or employees who they designate, to carry guns on campus has been approved by state House panel.
State House Panel Approves Bill To Expand Early Voting Days
While a proposal to expand the number of early voting days and limit the length of a ballot passed in a House subcommittee on Wednesday, Democrats said it will need change if it is to garner bipartisan support.
“Inspirational Messages” Bill Passes In House
Students who wish to deliver “inspirational messages” at school events may soon be able to do so. On Thursday the Florida House approved SB 98 on nearly a partly line vote which now sends it to Gov. Rick Scott’s desk for approval.
Florida House Passes Ban On Internet Cafe Games
By an overwhelming vote, the Florida House passed a measure Thursday which would ban so called ‘internet café games’.
Effort To Move Foreclosure Notices Online Fails In Legislature
Despite the fact that there are almost as many homes with computers as there are with televisions, the state of Florida is not yet ready to move home foreclosure notices off the printed page and onto a webpage, killing that proposal Tuesday after intense lobbying by newspapers and groups representing the elderly and minorities.
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Shopping Around South Florida
Best Shopping Centers & Malls
From Sawgrass Mills to the Falls, these are your best bets for malls.
Best South Florida Thrift Stores
Malls too expensive? Check out the bargains and be thrifty.
