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Florida Among States That Increased Campaign Contribution Limits

July 1, 2013

Adam Wollner: State governments from the Rocky Mountains to the Atlantic seaboard are attempting to blunt the influence of free-spending super PACs and nonprofits by allowing people to contribute more money to political candidates.

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.

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.