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    May 14, 2013 |Story| South Florida Sun-Sentinel

  1. Rich Danker: For real pension reform, inequality must be stressed

    Just a few years ago, pension reform appeared inevitable. The drop in asset prices during the financial crisis had left public pension funds trillions of dollars behind on meeting future obligations. The defined benefit model was under fire as unduly...

    Tags: Finance, Interior Policy, U.S. Congress, Politics, Civil and Public Service

    2. May 7, 2013 | Orlando Sentinel

  2. Soto asks Rick Scott to veto foreclosure bill

    Tallahassee Bureau Chief
    TALLAHASSEE -- Democratic Sen. Darren Soto is asking Gov. Rick Scott to veto a bill that would allow for a speedier foreclosure process in some cases. The bill (SB 1666/HB 87) passed the Senate on the last day of session by a 26-13, mostly party line...

    Tags: Rick Scott, Politics, Government, Executive Branch, Financial and Business Services

    3. May 3, 2013 | Orlando Sentinel

  3. Florida Legislature passes elections reform in response to national scorn

    Tallahassee Bureau Chief
    TALLAHASSEE -- On the final day of session, the Florida Legislature answered the national elections scorn the state absorbed over its long lines and tortoise pace in declaring Barack Obama its 2012 presidential winner. Lawmakers on Friday sent Gov. Rick...

    Tags: Local Elections, National Government, Florida Elections, U.S. Department of State, Politics

    4. May 3, 2013 | Orlando Sentinel

  4. Dolphins, Orlando stadium dreams going down on Legislature's final day

    TALLAHASSEE -- Backers of a sweeping sports stadium package were working furiously Friday to convince the Florida House to pass tax-breaks for the Miami Dolphins, Orlando soccer boosters, Daytona International Speedway and others.
    Tallahassee Bureau Chief
    TALLAHASSEE -- Backers of a sweeping sports stadium package were working furiously Friday to convince the Florida House to pass tax-breaks for the Miami Dolphins, Orlando soccer boosters, Daytona International Speedway and others. Central Florida Sens....

    Tags: Finance, Crime, Law and Justice, Local Elections, Joe Negron, Florida Elections

    5. May 3, 2013 | South Florida Sun-Sentinel

  5. PSC Commissioner Lisa Edgar survives confirmation fight

    TALLAHASSEE -- Public Service Commissioner Lisa Edgar survived an unexpected confirmation fight in the Florida Senate by a 26-13 vote. Edgar, who has was first appointed to the commission in 2005, was reappointed by Gov. Rick Scott in 2012. But many...

    Tags: Rick Scott, Tampa, Anitere Flores, Politics, Executive Branch

    6. May 5, 2013 |Story| South Florida Sun-Sentinel

  6. Rick Outzen: "Parent trigger" rightfully shot down

    The Florida Senate proved its value on Tuesday by not approving SB 0862, the Parent Empowerment in Education Act — better known as the "Parent Trigger" bill. The tie vote — 20-20, the same tally as last year – effectively killed the...

    Tags: Lobbying, Rene Garcia, Parent Organizations, Politics, Charlie Dean

    7. May 2, 2013 |Story| Orlando Sentinel

  7. 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: John Thrasher, Local Elections, Crime, Law and Justice, Dan Marino, Lobbying

    8. Apr 24, 2013 |Story| Orlando Sentinel

  8. Legislative deal keeps major campaign-finance loophole

    TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Legislature passed a plan Wednesday to 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 — The Florida Legislature passed a plan Wednesday to 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. As part of a...

    Tags: Finance, Crime, Law and Justice, Florida Legislature, U.S. Supreme Court, Political Fundraising

    9. Apr 24, 2013 | Orlando Sentinel

  9. Legislature reaches a deal on higher campaign-contribution limits, preserves major loophole for parties

    Tallahassee Bureau Chief
    TALLAHASSEE -- Florida lawmakers have agreed to dramatically boost the cash state candidates can raise for elections as part of a broader ethics and elections reform that eliminates some political slush funds politicians have used to support their "fillet...

    Tags: Finance, Crime, Law and Justice, Values, Mike Fasano, Ethics

    10. Apr 24, 2013 | Orlando Sentinel

  10. Divided Florida Senate passes response to 2012 elections 'fiasco' over Democratic objections

    Tallahassee Bureau Chief
    TALLAHASSEE -- Despite national late-night scorn for long lines last election, Senate Democrats locked up against a reform bill Wednesday because it doesn't mandate that Florida counties hold early voting on the Sunday before a general election. The...

    Tags: Rick Scott, Tampa, Elections, Voting, Andy Gardiner

    11. Apr 18, 2013 |Story| Orlando Sentinel

  11. Lawmakers collect $662k in 'slush funds' they hope to outlaw

    TALLAHASSEE — In the two months leading up to a legislative session billed as an ethical house-cleaning, Florida legislators raised $662,000 from special interests through the funds they hope to outlaw over the next two weeks.
    TALLAHASSEE — In the two months leading up to a legislative session billed as an ethical house-cleaning, Florida legislators raised $662,000 from special interests through the funds they hope to outlaw over the next two weeks. The biggest givers:...

    Tags: Finance, Computer Crime, Crime, Law and Justice, Joe Negron, St. Petersburg (Pinellas, Florida)

    12. Apr 16, 2013 | Orlando Sentinel

  12. Senate Democrats try and fail to ‘upgrade’ Florida’s election system

    Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando Sentinel
    TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Senate is poised to pass an election reform inspired by last year's criticized elections, but will likely do so without the votes of minority-party Democrats who object the fix doesn't completely solve all the problems....
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