Blog – Page 52 – Florida Center for Investigative Reporting

Bipartisan Senate Immigration Bill Passes, Faces Tough Fight In the House

June 28, 2013

Ashley Lopez: The U.S. Senate passed its bipartisan comprehensive immigration reform bill Thursday evening with a 68-32 vote and the help of both Democrats and 14 Republicans. However, the legislation's toughest battle remains in the Republican-led U.S. House.

New Report Shows ALEC’s Effects On Florida Education Policy

June 26, 2013

Ashley Lopez: A new report from a statewide progressive group details the influence that the corporate-backed American Legislative Exchange Council, or ALEC, has had on Florida’s education policy.

Florida Voting Laws No Longer Require Federal Oversight

June 26, 2013

Ashley Lopez: In a 5-4 ruling Tuesday, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a key provision of the 1965 Voting Rights Act that requires some states and individual counties -- including five in Florida -- to have their respective voting laws approved by the federal government.

Pensacola Chamber, Facing Problems, Keeps Public at Distance

June 24, 2013

Steve Miller: The Greater Pensacola Chamber of Commerce has a bit of a problem handling its affairs and is in no mood to allow the public to hear about it.

U.S. House Struggles With Farm Bill, Immigration Reform

June 21, 2013

Ashley Lopez: The U.S. House of Representatives didn't pass its Farm Bill this week because of a breakdown over an amendment from a Florida Congressman, all the while a House bipartisan working group is struggling to reach a bipartisan deal on immigration reform.

New Poll Shows Marco Rubio’s Mixed Views on Immigration Reform Are Unpopular

June 20, 2013

Ashley Lopez: A new Quinnipiac University poll shows Sen. Marco Rubio's mixed views on immigration reform are not helping him with Florida voters.