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Democrats raised cash liberally from Allied groups
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelTALLAHASSEE — Normally, Republicans rule the roost when it comes to collecting campaign-coin in the Capitol. But an Orlando Sentinel analysis of the campaign-finance data reveals that the Florida Democratic Party, candidates for statewide office,... -
Lipinski to attend pope's installation
— Rep. Dan Lipinski, the Illinois congressman whose name has been mentioned as a potential U.S. ambassador to the Holy See, will attend the inauguration of Pope Francis on Tuesday. "I am honored to have the opportunity to represent the U.S....Tags: Vatican City, Christianity, Rosa DeLauro, Loretta Sanchez, Jeff Fortenberry
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Negron: My goal is to end Medicaid as we know it
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelTALLAHASSEE — The Florida Senate panel examining implementation of Obamacare Monday rejected expansion of Medicaid under the federal health care law and debated a new proposal put forth by committee Chairman Joe Negron that would try to put low-... -
Ban on texting while driving continues to cruise, despite failing past
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelTALLAHASSEE–A ban on texting while driving unanimously passed the Senate Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities committee Wednesday, getting the bill one step closer to debate by the full Senate. Sen. Nancy Detert, R-Venice, is in her fifth... -
Trayvon Martin deserves better from state lawmakers
So, how does Florida commemorate the anniversary of the tragic shooting death of Trayvon Martin, whose death following a confrontation with an armed and overzealous neighborhood watch volunteer prompted national outrage over one of our more...Tags: Local Government, Prosecution, Florida Legislature, Safety of Citizens, Shootings
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Legislature 2013: Expect more pain, little gain for South Florida
Uh-oh, hide the kids and grandma. The Florida Legislature is set to begin its annual 60-day session. The state House and Senate convene Tuesday in Tallahassee. The only thing legislators are required to do is pass a balanced state budget. But our...Tags: Florida Legislature, Government Health Care, Rick Scott, Fort Lauderdale, Parties and Movements
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Senate president says no Stand Your Ground changes, but maybe yes to Sobel school security tax
Sun SentinelA year after the shooting death of Trayvon Martin, proposals to change the controversial Stand Your Ground law are dead in the state Legislature. “Repeal of Stand Your Ground or major modifications of Stand Your Ground I don’t think get past...Tags: Gun Control, Health and Safety at School, Fort Lauderdale, George Zimmerman, Interior Policy
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Some sectors of Florida economy boom -- but others still languish
TALLAHASSEE -- It was a simple campaign mantra and the yardstick by which Gov. Rick Scott will be judged when he goes back before voters: 700,000 jobs in seven years. At the midpoint of his first term, the Republican political neophyte hasn't shied...
Tags: St. Thomas University, Travel, Personal Income, Fiscal Cliff, Rick Scott
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Bill banning funeral protests passes committee
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelBy Jennifer Curington, Staff Writer TALLAHASEE– Efforts to prevent picketing at funerals continues to move through both the House and Senate without protests. Sen. Lizbeth Benacquisto’s, R-Ft. Meyers, bill unanimously passed its third and last... -
‘Parent trigger’ bill is back, as expected
Sentinel School Zone - Orlando SentinelUPDATE: The post now includes Democratic lawmakers criticism of the bill. A bill filed today looks likely to revise last year's contentious “parent trigger” debate as it proposes to let parents at a struggling school help decide the future... -
Dem leader blames GOP elex law for 2012 woes
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelTALLAHASSEE — Senate Democratic Leader Chris Smith had a few words for state GOP leaders over the problems in the 2012 General Election. “I hate to stand here and say it, but we told you so,” he said. Smith noted that Democrats fought... -
Democratic lawmakers file incentive transparency bills
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelTALLAHASSEE — Two Democratic lawmakers plan to push bills to force the state to provide more data on its use of economic incentives to entice companies to add jobs or re-locate in the Sunshine State. Rep. José Javier Rodríguez, D-Miami, filed HB 563...
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