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FCIR Associate Director Discussed Boston Bombings With WLRN Miami Herald News

April 16, 2013

Trevor Aaronson discussed the media's coverage of the Boston bombings and how even the most aggressive attempts by law enforcement to preempt terrorism cannot fully prevent acts of horrific violence.

Florida Newspapers Win Pulitzer Prize

April 16, 2013

Ashley Lopez: The Sun Sentinel and Tampa Bay Times won the most prestigious award in journalism.

Gov. Rick Scott, Democrats Criticize House Medicaid Expansion Alternative

April 15, 2013

Ashley Lopez: Members of the more conservative Florida House released their alternative plan to Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act last week. So far, both Democrats and Gov. Rick Scott have criticized the plan.

A Proposed Higher Campaign Contribution Limit in Florida Might Not Get Far

April 10, 2013

Ashley Lopez: The Florida Senate isn't going along with a House proposal to raise the contribution limit to individual candidates from $500 to $5,000.

Are Florida’s Ethics Reform Bills Too Weak?

April 9, 2013

Ashley Lopez: An ethics law expert says a provision in the Florida Senate's ethics reform bill would allow a state lawmaker to shield conflicts of interest from public disclosure.

Florida House Passes ALEC-Linked Anti-Sick Leave, Anti-Living Wage Bill

April 5, 2013

Ashley Lopez: The GOP-led Florida House of Representatives passed a bill that would prohibit local governments from implementing laws that extend paid sick leave benefits to workers.