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One Day Left To Pass Sun Life Stadium Bill
The Florida House of Representatives adjourned for the day Thursday around 5:45 p.m. without taking up the Sun Life Stadium renovation bill. But, some late maneuvering in the Senate Thursday helped get the stadium bill closer to a vote in the House.
House Business Expected To Increase Thursday
All eyes will again be on the Florida House of Representatives Thursday as the legislative session enters its final 48 hours. But, unlike the last two days, business should move through the House quickly.
House Lawmakers Stall Vote On Sun Life Stadium Renovation Bill
Voting in the House stalled Tuesday on the proposed bill to renovate Sun Life Stadium.
Fins Stadium Bill Stalls In Florida House; Future Uncertain
The Miami Dolphins had plenty to celebrate Thursday night between new uniforms and the acquisition of the number three overall pick in the draft. And now the planned renovations of Sun Life Stadium are back before a Senate committee.
Anti-Bong Bill Headed To Governor’s Desk
The Florida Legislature has wrapped up work on a bill that will send the sale of marijuana pipes known as “bongs” up in smoke.
Auto Fee Rollback Deal Moving Closer To Passage
The Florida House is at odds with the Senate over a plan to reduce fees for motorists in the Sunshine State. The Senate wants the rollbacks to happen all at once while the House is putting together a plan that would phase in the reductions.
Legislature Working On Medicaid Compromise
Negotiators in the Florida House and Senate are trying to work out a compromise deal that would keep the federal Medicaid money in President Barack Obama’s healthcare overahaul law in place while not expanding Medicaid to the level the law originally suggested.
Adult Arcades Closing Around State Due To New Internet Cafe Law
The Florida Arcade Association estimates that 150 adult arcades across the state have voluntarily closed their doors since Gov. Rick Scott signed a law last week intended to close all strip-center gaming parlors.
Gang Of Eight Unveils Immigration Reform Details
The so-called “Gang of Eight” U.S. Senators, including Florida Senator Marco Rubio, finally took the wraps off the new bipartisan immigration reform plan Tuesday and revealed a complex, but achievable path to citizenship for immigrants who are in the United States illegally.
Fla. House Set To Approve Its Version Of $74 Billion Budget
Just days after the Florida Senate passed its budget, the House is poised to give final approval to its version of a $74 billion budget.






