Florida Legislature Chips Away At Government Transparency
As this year’s Legislative session nears an end, there are a handful of bills making their way through both chambers that could expand public record loopholes. Already, one bill has passed.
Tampa Bay Times Wins Pulitzer Prize For Local Reporting
Florida’s largest newspaper won its 10th Pulitzer Prize on Monday.
Florida House Passes Bill Expanding Conceal And Carry Rights During Riots, States Of Emergency
The Florida House has approved a bill expanding conceal and carry rights to people with or without a permit during states of emergency. The bill has also recently been further expanded to include riots.
Report: Florida Voting Wait Times In 2012 Were Worst In the Nation
A new report from The Pew Charitable Trusts found that most states did a better job at running elections in 2012 in comparison to previous years. Florida, however, had some setbacks in 2012 when it came to things like wait times.
‘Warning Shot’ Bill Heads To Rick Scott
Another bill expanding the use of guns for self-defense in Florida is now headed to Gov. Rick Scott’s desk for his signature.
Florida Senate Approves Ballot Measure Letting Next Governor Pack Supreme Court
The Florida Senate passed a bill this week that could raise the stakes of this year’s gubernatorial election.