State Officials Still Turning Down Federal Money for At-Risk Families
Ashley Lopez: Even after Florida lost its legal challenge to the Affordable Care Act, state officials continue to turn down grant money connected to the law.
Scott Attempts to Reduce Early Voting in All Counties
Ashley Lopez: Despite a federal court decision striking down the state's reduction of early voting days in five counties, Gov. Rick Scott is asking all 67 counties to cut them anyway.
Freshman Congressmen Follow Washington’s Ways
Ashley Lopez: A new report found that congressional newbies are doing pretty much the same thing their "Washington-insider" predecessors did before them -- taking a lot of money from special interests and the big-business lobby.
Federal Court Strikes Down Florida’s Early Voting Restrictions
Ashley Lopez: The federal court tasked with pre-clearing Florida's new election law ruled on Thursday that the state's cuts to early voting days could disproportionately hurt minority voters.
Florida Among Three States Weighing Ballot Measures That Would Politicize High Courts
Ashley Lopez: Floridians will vote on a ballot measure in November that, if passed, will politicize the state Supreme Court.
Conservative Group Loses Florida Supreme Court Battle
Ashley Lopez: A federal judge threw out an attempt by an Atlanta-based conservative group to oust three moderate to left-leaning justices on the Florida Supreme Court.