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    May 18, 2013 |Story| McClatchy-Tribune

  1. AARP cancels Florida sweepstakes, blames new state gambling law

    Miami Herald
    Sorry, grandma and grandpa. The AARP is blocking Florida residents from participating in its Perfect Path to Retirement $50,000 Giveaway and its forthcoming Grandparents Day Photo Contest because, the group says, of a new state law cracking down on...

    Tags: Miami (Miami-Dade, Florida), Laws, Dwayne Johnson, Politics, Restaurant and Catering Industry

    2. May 4, 2013 |Story| South Florida Sun-Sentinel

  2. Amicable legislature passes record budget, election reform, on final day

    TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Legislature ended its 2013 session Friday by passing an elections do-over and the largest budget in state history. Lawmakers sent Gov. Rick Scott an elections reform package in response to the national scorn Florida...

    Tags: Economy, Business and Finance, Ethics, Barack Obama, Politics, Elections

    3. May 3, 2013 |Story| Orlando Sentinel

  3. Lawmakers end session without passing stadium subsidies

    TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Legislature ended its 2013 session Friday by passing an elections do-over and the largest budget in state history, but without delivering tax subsidies to the Miami Dolphins, Orlando soccer boosters and a cadre of other sports teams.
    TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Legislature ended its 2013 session Friday by passing an elections do-over and the largest budget in state history, but without delivering tax subsidies to the Miami Dolphins, Orlando soccer boosters and a cadre of other...

    Tags: Ethics, Politics, Daytona International Speedway, Crime, Law and Justice, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

    4. May 2, 2013 |Story| Orlando Sentinel

  4. Major bills await Florida Legislature's final day

    TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Legislature used its next-to-last day Thursday to pass a watered-down texting-while-driving ban, a plan to slim down the state-run Citizens Property Insurance and legislation that strips local governments of the power to impose sick-leave laws.
    TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Legislature used its next-to-last day Thursday to pass a watered-down texting-while-driving ban, a plan to slim down the state-run Citizens Property Insurance and legislation that strips local governments of the power to...

    Tags: Miami (Miami-Dade, Florida), Major League Soccer, Local Elections, Dan Marino, Politics

    5. May 1, 2013 |Story| Orlando Sentinel

  5. Scott signs campaign finance, ethics reforms but vetoes alimony bill

    TALLAHASSEE – Gov. Rick Scott signed a bill late Wednesday that would inject more cash into elections as part of a broader reform that eliminates some political slush funds politicians have used to support their "filet mignon" lifestyles.
    TALLAHASSEE – Gov. Rick Scott signed a bill late Wednesday that would inject more cash into elections as part of a broader reform that eliminates some political slush funds politicians have used to support their "filet mignon" lifestyles. The...

    Tags: Ethics, Economy, Business and Finance, Politics, Lobbying, Executive Branch

    6. May 1, 2013 | Orlando Sentinel

  6. Ramba: Campaign-finance reform will just shuffle paper work

    Tallahassee Bureau Chief
    TALLAHASSEE -- Gov. Rick Scott will have to decide today whether to sign a sweeping campaign-finance bill that jacks up the contribution limits for statewide candidates from $500 to $3,000 and bans the slush funds lawmakers have used to wine and dine....

    Tags: Economy, Business and Finance, Politics, Executive Branch, Regional Authority, Elections

    7. Apr 29, 2013 |Story| McClatchy-Tribune

  7. Rare legislative accord has led to session wins

    Miami Herald
    Senate President Don Gaetz often introduces House Speaker Will Weatherford, as the "taller, smarter, better-looking version of the Weatherford-Gaetz" duo. Weatherford, who at 33 is young enough to be Gaetz's son, calls the 65-year-old "a wonderful partner...

    Tags: Mike Fasano, Ethics, Politics, Parties and Movements, Jack Latvala

    8. Apr 26, 2013 |Story| South Florida Sun-Sentinel

  8. Time running short for health care compromise

    TALLAHASSEE – As the Legislature heads to the final days of the 2013 session, hope is fading fast for a deal to expand health care to about 1 million of the state's poorest citizens. If no compromise is reached, roughly two-thirds of those people...

    Tags: Medicaid, Mike Fasano, Poverty, Politics, Executive Branch

    9. Apr 26, 2013 | Orlando Sentinel

  9. 'Don't stop believing' moves the Senate to kill the loud stereo bill

    Tallahassee Bureau Chief
    TALLAHASSEE -- The Florida Legislature might be done trying to kill the music.  The Senate killed a bill Friday (SB 634) that would make it a crime for people to play music in their vehicles that can be heard more than 25 feet away. The bill is a...

    Tags: Jacksonville (Duval, Florida), Politics, Miguel Diaz de la Portilla, Crime, Law and Justice, Florida Legislature

    10. Apr 23, 2013 |Story| South Florida Sun-Sentinel

  10. Panel sends parent trigger, health plan to full Senate

    TALLAHASSEE – As the Florida Legislature heads into the final stretch of the 2013 session, it's do-or-die time for many of lawmakers' top priorities, including a controversial remedy for failing public schools and a state health care plan to insure about 1 million of Florida's poorest residents.
    TALLAHASSEE – As the Florida Legislature heads into the final stretch of the 2013 session, it's do-or-die time for many of lawmakers' top priorities, including a controversial remedy for failing public schools and a state health care plan to...

    Tags: Politics, Jeb Bush, Executive Branch, Tampa, PTA

    11. Apr 4, 2013 | Orlando Sentinel

  11. Bill to shutter Internet cafes, adult arcades goes to the gov

    Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando Sentinel
    TALLAHASSEE – South Florida senior arcades are likely going out of business. Lawmakers sent a measure to Gov. Rick Scott Thursday that would outlaw Internet cafes, senior arcades and maquinitas. “There is nothing in this bill that is going...
    12. Apr 2, 2013 | Orlando Sentinel

  12. Senate panel votes unanimously to shut down Internet cafes

    Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando Sentinel
    TALLAHASSEE — Despite pleas from senior citizens and arcade owners, a Florida Senate panel voted unanimously Tuesday to shutter Internet cafes, adult arcades and South Florida maquinitas. “We do not allow gambling in the state of Florida...
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