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Group calls for constitutional ban on offshore drilling in state waters
Planet Florida - Orlando SentinelHere's a press release from the Florida Wildlife Federation: TALLAHASSEE- On Wednesday, February 9, 2011 at 12:30 at the Old Capitol a bipartisan group of Republicans and Democrats will call for amending the Florida Constitution to ban oil drilling in... -
Bill Nelson: Not planning to run for governor; but not saying no if needed
Central Florida Political PulseFor weeks Florida Democrats have been buzzing about the idea of getting U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson to run for governor in 2014 to challenge the re-election bid of Republican Gov. Rick Scott. And for weeks,Nelson has been saying he has no intention of running...Tags: Government, Broward County, Alex Sink, U.S. Senate, Politics
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State senators grill Allstate officials over high rates
South Florida Sun-SentinelDid Allstate Floridian Insurance Co. overcharge homeowner insurance customers last year instead of passing savings to consumers from a state storm fund providing the insurance company with a cheaper financial safety net? That was the appearance to some...Tags: Heads of State, Insurance, Government, Tallahassee (Leon, Florida), Companies and Corporations
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Nan Rich, long shot for governor, says she's undeterred
In her dark-horse campaign to become Florida's next governor, former state Sen. Nan Rich likes to recall the stories of Democratic political legends Reubin Askew, Lawton Chiles and Bob Graham. Each was a little-known state senator when he launched his...
Tags: Broward County, Government, Separation of Church and State, Don Gaetz, Politics
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Today's Buzz: Should gay marriage advocates trust Crist?
Orlando Sentinel Editorial BoardFormer Gov. Charlie Crist declared his support for “marriage equality” on his Facebook page this week after Delaware became the 11th U.S. state to legalize marriage between same-sex partners. Crist said he looked forward to the day when...Tags: Elections, Executive Branch, Marriage, Government, Regional Authority
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Crist warns Fay will take aim at Northeast Florida
South Florida Sun-SentinelGov. Charlie Crist said that Tropical Storm Fay has been "almost stationary" this morning over Cape Canaveral, and warned the storm will take aim at Northeast Florida and sweep across the Panhandle, dumping potentially more than 10 inches of rain in...Tags: Death, Charles H. Bronson, U.S. Presidential Election Early Voting (2008), Executive Branch, Cape Canaveral
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Down to basics: Q & A about offshore drilling
South Florida Sun-SentinelFlorida uses more gasoline than all but a few states, but its modest collection of oil wells contributes little to the nation's energy supply. Although gas prices have declined from their highs of the past few months, drivers are still demanding relief,...Tags: Energy Resources, Mel Martinez, George W. Bush, Government, Upstream Oil and Gas Activities
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Judge allows slot machines in Broward starting July 1
Staff WritersBroward County's four pari-mutuel venues can start installing slot machines July 1, Circuit Judge Leroy Moe ruled Tuesday in a swift, bluntly worded decision demanding that regulations be created for the gambling devices within 10 days. In a 25-minute...Tags: Randy Johnson, Laws, Tom Lee, Government, Broward County
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Weak state laws let public officials stonewall citizens looking for information
Tribune staff reporterThom Rae wants to know why his town is spending $1 million to keep a second-run theater afloat. Kevin and Anne Barber want to know what happened to the principal who forced their 8th grader and his classmates to kneel painfully on a gym floor during a...Tags: Laws, Motorvehicle Accidents, Government, Justice System, Chicago Tribune
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Costs grow for Everglades reservoir left unfinished by sugar deal
South Florida Sun-SentinelTack on another $12 million to the taxpayers' tab for the cost of a massive, unfinished reservoir rendered obsolete by a proposed half-billion-dollar Everglades-restoration land deal with U.S. Sugar Corp. A suggested $12 million settlement to terminate...Tags: Everglades, Finance, Miccosukee Tribe, Florida, Palm Beach County
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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. The...
Tags: Ethics, Government, Don Gaetz, Justice System, John Thrasher
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Ramba: Campaign-finance reform will just shuffle paper work
Tallahassee Bureau ChiefTALLAHASSEE -- 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: Crime, Law and Justice, Elections, Finance, Executive Branch, Government
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