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Some Medicaid Changes Approved
Florida lawmakers approved a bill Friday that would, over time, change the system of billing counties for Medicaid.
Anti-Foreign Law Bill Can’t Pass Senate
A bill that would have banned Islamic, or Sharia Law, along with other foreign laws from being applied in state courts died in the legislature Friday.
Texting While Driving Ban Goes To Gov. Scott
Gone will be the days of distracted drivers’ mid-conversation via text—that’s if Gov. Rick Scott signs the bill to ban texting while driving.
House Delay Creating Problems For Stadium Renovation Bill
The clock on the Sun Life Stadium bill in the Florida Legislature is deep in the fourth quarter and the Miami Dolphins have just 48 hours to get a vote out of the House, which has a major traffic jam of bills as of Wednesday.
Report: House Passes Toned Down Citizens Reform Bill
The Florida House has passed a stripped down version of a Citizens Insurance reform bill by a margin of 111-6. The House version doesn’t hit new policyholders as hard as the Senate version.
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.
Congress Considering Tax On All Internet Purchases
Shopping online in an effort to dodge sales tax may soon come to an end.
Senate Passes Bill That Could Expand Early Voting
In an effort to avoid long lines at the polls during elections, the Florida Senate has passed an elections bill that would let elections supervisors expand early voting days and sites.
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.
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Best Shopping Centers & Malls
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Best South Florida Thrift Stores
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