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State, Local Governments Shell Out $19 Million for Hertz Relocation

Ashley Lopez: Hertz, one of the nation's largest rental car companies, announced this week that it is moving its headquarters from New Jersey to Southwest Florida. The Fortune 500 company committed to the move after officials with the state and Lee County offered $19 million in economic incentives.
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Democrats Call for Special Session to Expand Medicaid

Ashley Lopez: Florida's 2013 legislative session ended last week without state lawmakers agreeing on a plan to accept federal money for expanding Medicaid in the state. Now, Democrats are asking the governor to call a special session to work out a deal.
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New Campaign Finance, Ethics Rules Become Law

Ashley Lopez: Gov. Rick Scott signed bills into law that will reform some of the state's campaign finance laws and enact new ethics rules for public officials in the state.