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SB 0042 Relief of Ramiro Companioni by the City of Tampa

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SB 0014 Relief of Dennis Darling, Sr. and Wendy Smith by the State of Florida

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4 DEP attorneys ousted, prompting Facebook backlash

by Bruce Ritchie - 12 hours ago - +

Former DEP attorney Christopher T. Byrd wrote on his Facebook page that a new DEP general counsel "is moving in a 'new direction,' not in the direction of environmental protection, thanks (Gov.) Rick Scott." A department spokesman said reduction of four attorneys was about reduced caseload and has nothing to do with less environmental protection.

State settles contract dispute with tech company over website

by Gray Rohrer - 13 hours ago - +

The Department of Education has agreed to pay Infinity Software Development $1.25 million to settle a dispute over a $20 million contract to build a website to help get students ready for new academic standards being phased in over the next few years.

Florida pays off federal loans to unemployment fund

by Gray Rohrer - 13 hours ago - +

The state made its last payment on $3.5 billion in federal loans for unemployment compensation claims this week.

Divided Citizens board approves retroactive incentive take out plan

by Gray Rohrer - 1 day ago - +

The deal gives nine month-old Heritage Property and Casualty Co. up to $52 million to take over 60,000 policies throughout the state. Heritage will be allowed to select policies without any claims filed over the past five months.

What spending counts as conservation spending? Analysts wrestle with proposed constitutional amendment

by Bruce Ritchie - 1 day ago - +

Environmental groups are supporting a ballot measure that would direct 33 percent of an excise tax on documents towards conservation activities. Analysts say whether the amendment resulted in more or less money being spent would depend on decisions made by the Legislature.

Chamber gives lawmakers high marks

by Bill Cotterell - 1 day ago - +

The Chamber gives high marks to lawmakers who back its agenda, saying their pro-business votes support job creators. A lawmaker ranked low by the group dismissed its finding, calling the Chamber "an arm of the right wing."

Appeals court shields lawmakers

by Aggregation Desk - 1 day ago - +

Plaintiffs want to question staff because they say emails indicate lawmakers adopted maps drawn by an outside firm. Defendants argued there is no evidence to support the charge.

Home and condo sales surge in April, boosted by cash deals

by Florida Current Staff - 1 day ago - +

Sales of existing single family homes and condos jumped up last month, but were heavily reliant on cash deals, suggesting the housing recovery is heavily reliant on investors.

Scott signs elections package

by Bill Cotterell - 2 days ago - +

Sen. Jack Latvala chaired the committee which handled the elections bill. File photo by John Iarussi.

Gov. Rick Scott signed the measure late Monday night. It allows supervisors of elections to restore the early-voting days cut two years ago. Voter advocates hail the measure as a great stride forward.

Attorneys pledge lawsuit if Gov. Scott signs foreclosure bill

by Gray Rohrer - 2 days ago - +

Foreclosure attorneys are preparing to file suit to stop HB 87, the expedited foreclosure bill, should Gov. Rick Scott sign it into law.

Scott gets bill banning texting

by Aggregation Desk - 2 days ago - +

Sen. Nancy Detert says now parents can finally tell their teenagers not to text and drive because it is illegal. Detert championed the proposals through four legislative sessions. photo by John Iarussi.

More than a dozen bills Tuesday were delivered to the governor's office. The package included environmental and health proposals along with a long-sought ban on texting while driving.

Scott signs budget but vetoes $368 million in spending first

by Gray Rohrer - 3 days ago - +

Gov. Rick Scott discusses his budget vetoes Monday during an outdoor news conference after signing the record $74 billion spending bill for the fiscal year starting July 1./Bill Cotterell

A 3 percent tuition hike and a slew of local projects falls victim to Gov. Rick Scott's veto pen as he highlights an increase in education spending and positive jobs numbers.

Governor vetoes $50 million for proposed bike trail along with $27.3 million in water projects

by Bruce Ritchie - 3 days ago - +

This map shows the "Coast to Coast Connector," a proposed series of recreation trails that would connect to existing trails across Central Florida. Gov. Rick Scott on May 20 vetoed a $50-million appropriation for the project in the 2013-14

When deciding whether to approve or reject a spending item, Scott said his criteria was whether it helps families get jobs, improves the education system or makes government more eficient.

Long-term care Medicaid patients start enrolling

by Aggregation Desk - 3 days ago - +

Though critics, including the AARP, say the pilot program for the managed-care plan has had problems, Washington approved the transition and Florida is implementing it to save money in a $21-billion Medicaid program.