State Legislature
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.
Clock Ticking In Legislature For Stadium Deal
It’s deep in the fourth quarter in the Florida Legislature and the supporters of the bills allowing Miami-Dade County voters to decide whether tourist tax dollars will go to upgrade Sun Life Stadium have gone to a hurry-up offense trying to get the bills passed.
Fla. Senate Approves Right To Speak Bill
A unanimous vote in the Florida Senate Tuesday would give citizens the right to be heard, and not just seen, at local government and state agency meetings.
New State Budget Forecasts Expected Soon
State economists are preparing new budget forecasts for how much money the state should collect in taxes over the next few years.
Will Charlie Crist Make A Comeback?
Will former Florida governor Charlie Crist come back to the political game?
Judge Flipped Off In Court Has History Of Short Temper
When Penelope Soto, 18, flipped off a Miami-Dade judge and cursed at him, she caught his wrath and was sent to jail for 30 days. But it turns out; 15 years ago another person felt the judge’s wrath on the floor of the Florida legislature.
Sun Life Renovation Plan Passes First Legislative Hurdle
So far, so good for the Miami Dolphins pitch to the state legislature for a renovation plan for Sun Life Stadium. The bill has passed its first committee hearing Tuesday by a unanimous vote.
Scott Says Election Process Must Change
Governor Rick Scott hit the airwaves Wednesday morning to address changes he wants to see in the voting process after the state’s disastrous Election Day last month.
State Lawmakers Hold Reorganization Session
The new leaders of the Florida House and Senate have convened both houses for a one-day reorganization session in the wake of the most recent election.
Citizens Insurance May Be Changed By Legislature
Citizens Property Insurance, which is backed by the state of Florida, has become the lifeline for property insurance in the state and the target of Governor Rick Scott.
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