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ACLU To Launch Campaign In Battleground States Like Florida Aimed Criminal Justice Issues

November 7, 2014

The American Civil Liberties Union announced it will launch a multi-year campaign targeting battleground states such as Florida, in an effort to make criminal justice reform a key political issue during upcoming elections.

Medicaid Expansion In Florida Less Likely Following Midterm Election

November 7, 2014

Whether or not the state will accept billions of federal dollars to extend health insurance to some of its poorest residents just became less likely.

First Amendment Foundation Asks Gubernatorial Candidates to Weigh-In On Sunshine Laws

October 31, 2014

Following a tough couple of years for the state’s robust public record laws, the First Amendment Foundation asked Florida’s two gubernatorial candidates to answer a few questions regarding Florida's sunshine laws.

Pam Bondi’s Work With A Corporate-Backed GOP Attorneys General Group Under Scrutiny

October 29, 2014

The Tampa Bay Times/ Miami Herald and New York Times reported this week on Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi's work with the Republican Attorneys General Association (RAGA), and the influence of the group's corporate donors.

Gov. Rick Scott A No-Show For Private Emails Deposition

October 24, 2014

Gov. Rick Scott skipped out on a deposition Friday that is part of a lawsuit concerning his alleged use of private emails and texts to conduct state business. Instead, Scott—who is currently locked in a heated and closely contested re-election bid— attended a fundraiser.

Child Death Stats In Florida Don’t Tell The Whole Truth

October 20, 2014

Despite reform efforts aimed at creating more transparency surrounding the death of children the state is monitoring, those deaths are still being undercounted, according to The Miami Herald.