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Florida NRA’s Battle For Conceal and Carry Rights During States Of Emergency

March 31, 2014

As a slew of gun-friendly bills move through the Florida Legislature, the state’s National Rifle Association (NRA) lobbyist has been aggressively trying to keep lawmakers in line—particularly when it comes to one controversial bill.

Proposed Changes To ‘Stand Your Ground’ Could Limit Journalists’ Access To Court Records

March 24, 2014

As the Florida Legislature considers tweaks to the state’s controversial “Stand Your Ground” law, legislators have added a provision that would stop journalists from gaining access to court records in cases involving self-defense.

State Lawmakers Vow To Tackle Troubled Child Welfare System Following Miami Herald Series

March 21, 2014

The Miami Herald recently published its “Innocents Lost” series—a heartbreaking and thorough look at the state’s troubled child welfare system. In the wake of this reporting, state lawmakers have vowed to make a serious effort to rectify the situation.

FCIR’s Fingerprint ID Story ‘Misleading,’ FDLE Alleges

March 17, 2014

The Florida Center for Investigative Reporting stands by the article.

ACLU Sues Florida Officials Over Recognition Of Same-Sex Marriages

March 14, 2014

Advocates have filed another lawsuit this week in the ongoing fight for gay marriage in Florida.

Florida Lawmakers Set Sights On State Supreme Court Again

March 12, 2014

If a recently proposed amendment to Florida’s Constitution passes, the winner of the upcoming gubernatorial election will have the ability to pack the state Supreme Court.