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In National Gun Control Debate, No Discussion of ‘Stand Your Ground’

February 24, 2013

A year after George Zimmerman shot and killed Trayvon Martin in Central Florida, gun control is at the center of national debate. But Florida's controversial "stand your ground" law isn't part of the discussion.

En el debate por el control de las armas, no se menciona la ley ‘Defiéndete’

February 24, 2013

Amy Green: Un año después que George Zimmerman mató de un tiro a Trayvon Martin en el centro de la Florida, el control de las armas está en el centro del debate nacional. Pero la controversial ley de defensa propia conocida como “Defiéndete”, no es parte de la discusión.

State Lawmakers Move to Restrict Living Wages, Sick Leave Ordinances

February 22, 2013

Ashley Lopez: Members are the Florida Legislature are trying to prohibit local governments from passing living wage regulations and sick leave ordinances.

Visualized: Gun Money in Florida

February 22, 2013

Grant Smith: Florida’s congressional delegation has received $71,538 in NRA money.

Rick Scott Doubles Down On Medicaid Expansion

February 21, 2013

Ashley Lopez: Gov. Rick Scott was arguably one of the most ardent opponents of 2010's health care reform law. But now, as Florida's governor, Scott has agreed to enact one of the key, and voluntary, provisions of the law -- to expand Medicaid to thousands of poor Floridians who currently lack health care coverage.

Florida Senate Committee Weakens Ethics Bill

February 20, 2013

Ashley Lopez: A Florida Senate bill intended to improve ethics rules passed unanimously in committee -- but only after legislators stripped out a provision that would have prohibited current state lawmakers from lobbying the governor immediately after they retire.