Government – Page 57 – Florida Center for Investigative Reporting

Rick Scott, Florida Legislature Restore Early Voting Days

May 24, 2013

Ashley Lopez: After a disastrous presidential election last year, the Florida Legislature and Gov. Rick Scott have restored the state's early voting days, which were cut short in 2011 as part of a GOP-backed bill overhauling election laws.

FCIR Associate Director Interviewed About Terrorism Stings on MSNBC

May 23, 2013

FCIR's Trevor Aaronson was a guest May 23 on MSNBC's "Jansing & Co." for a segment about the war on terrorism.

In Show of Big Sugar’s Influence, Price Supports Continued in Farm Bill

May 23, 2013

Trevor Aaronson: This year's farm bills in the U.S. House and Senate will cut back on many of the subsidies for the nation's agriculture industry. But the price supports that benefit the domestic sugar industry won't be affected, demonstrating just how powerful Big Sugar is on Capitol Hill.

Immigration Reform Heads to Senate Floor

May 22, 2013

Ashley Lopez: The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee passed a bipartisan immigration reform bill Tuesday night. The bill, which includes a pathway to citizenship for millions of undocumented immigrants and tighter border security, now heads to the U.S. Senate floor for final consideration.

Condo Owner vs. Condo Lawyer

May 22, 2013

Steve Miller: Stuck with a $1,600 legal bill, one Miami condo owner describes his Florida-style problem.

Medicaid Expansion Ballot Measure ‘On The Table’

May 21, 2013

Ashley Lopez: Advocates across the country, including in Florida, are proposing ballot initiatives to bypass legislatures unwilling to expand Medicaid.