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In Florida, a question of timely injustice
At great political peril, George Ryan did the right thing. Not to canonize the man. After all, the then-governor of Illinois was later imprisoned on corruption charges. But that doesn't change the fact that, in 2000, stung that 13 inmates had been...
Tags: Illinois Governor, Punishment, Death Penalty, Government, Pulitzer Prize Awards
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In Florida, timely injustice
At great political peril, George Ryan did the right thing. Not to canonize the man. After all, the then-governor of Illinois was later imprisoned on corruption charges. But that doesn't change the fact that, in 2000, stung that 13 inmates had been...Tags: Government, Illinois Governor, Executive Branch, Punishment, Crime, Law and Justice
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Advocates for people with special needs celebrate legislation eliminating 'R' word
Lawmakers have passed a bill to strike the word "retarded" from state laws and publications, an initiative taken on by activists across the state, including Mark Swain, CEO and president of The Arc Sunrise of Central Florida located in Leesburg. Swain...
Tags: Government, Social Sciences, Culture, Litigation and Regulation, Executive Branch
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Options lacking for parents of disabled kids at F schools
The notice in the mail told Carmen Olmeda she could transfer her profoundly disabled daughter out of Orange County's F-rated Magnolia School. But there is no other county school that can meet the needs of 18-year-old Loly, who needs hourly glucose...
Tags: Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test, Hillsborough County, Students, U.S. Department of Education, Florida Legislature
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Florida Gov. Rick Scott should be fired up to sign this reasonable gun bill
It's not often a Florida governor gets caught in the crossfire between gun enthusiasts and the National Rifle Association. Unfortunately, that's where Gov. Rick Scott finds himself, thanks to a reasonable gun-control bill awaiting his signature. HB 1355...
Tags: Personal Weapon Control, Florida Legislature, National Government, Gun Control, National Rifle Association of America
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Monday Morning Reads: License plates, red light cameras and tuition
TALLAHASSEE -- Good morning and happy Monday to you. Hope you all had a nice weekend. Here's what we're reading thism orning. * The Times/Herald reports that Gov. Rick Scott will nix the tuition increase when he delivers his budget veto list... -
Más fácil pelear esa multa puesta por cámara que capta pasarse la luz roja
El Sentinel y Orlando SentinelLos conductores del sur de Florida pronto podría encontrar mucho más fácil luchar contra esas multas impuestas por las molestas cámaras en los semáforos. Pero, según los abogados de la corte de tráfico, también podría ser más difícil ganar. Una...Tags: Boynton Beach, Hallandale Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Miami (Miami-Dade, Florida)
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Teacher raise money approved, as Scott signs state budget
Gov. Rick Scott signed the 2013-14 state budget today, a spending package that includes $480 million for teacher raises. But how much individual teachers -- and other instructional employees -- get now depends on plans negotiated by local school boards... -
New rules may make it easier to fight traffic camera tickets, harder to win
South Florida drivers may soon find it a lot easier to fight those pesky red-light camera tickets. But, say traffic court lawyers, it might also become harder to win. A new rule, set up by a transportation bill not yet signed by Gov. Rick Scott, would...
Tags: Palm Beach (Palm Beach, Florida), West Palm Beach, Punishment, Miami (Miami-Dade, Florida), Judges
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Getting illegal massage in South Florida may get a lot harder
If you seek illegal exotic massages in South Florida, the clock may be running out. That’s because lawmakers passed a few tough laws aimed at suspicious massage parlors, particularly the kind boasting blacked-out windows, late-night hours and...
Tags: Personal Service, Tamarac
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In bid to combat prostitution, human trafficking, lawmakers vote to limit massage hours
Legitimate massage therapists are tired of them and law enforcement officials see them as potential venues for human trafficking. Now, the Florida Legislature is also flexing its muscle in the fight against the growth of adult-oriented massage...
Tags: Health Treatments, Law Enforcement, Business, Personal Service, Florida Legislature
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Today's Buzz: Should Rick Scott veto pork?
Orlando Sentinel Editorial BoardFlorida lawmakers approved a record-setting $74.5 billion budget that includes $9.65 billion in local projects -- almost $2 billion more than the $7.96 billion in that category in last year's budget. The budget is now awaiting action from Gov. Rick Scott....Tags: Budgets and Budgeting
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