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Voting Groups Ask Florida Supreme Court For ‘Secret’ Redistricting Documents

May 23, 2014

A week into the 12-day redistricting trial, groups challenging the Florida Legislature's congressional maps are asking for Florida Supreme Court to overrule a lower court and require that political operatives turn over emails, maps and memos related to the state's redistricting effort in 2012.

Redistricting Fight Goes To Trial

May 19, 2014

An ongoing battle over whether the state’s newest congressional districts were drawn with a partisan bias will continue in a Tallahassee courtroom this week.

Former Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll: Scott Administration Is A ‘Good Ol’ Boy System’

May 15, 2014

Almost a year after former Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll was asked to resign when she became embroiled in a federal investigation of a charity tied to a company suspected of racketeering, she is speaking out against Gov. Rick Scott's administration.

State Lawmakers Fail To Pass ALF Reforms, Again

May 13, 2014

Following a 2011 Miami Herald investigation showing neglect, abuse and death in the state’s assisted living facilities, lawmakers vowed to put reforms in place. However, three years later, the Florida Legislature has yet to pass anything.

Florida In the Center of Climate Change Debate, Most State GOP Leaders Stay Silent

May 12, 2014

Climate change's impact on Florida has been in the news recently, following the release of a new scientific report, the National Climate Assessment, which listed Miami as one of the cities that will be most critically affected by changes. In the wake of the report, President Obama urged action, while Florida's Republican Senator questioned the science behind the report, and the Sunshine State's Republican leadership remains quiet on the issue.

Senator Bill Nelson Considered Gubernatorial Run

May 9, 2014

There was considerable media speculation leading up to this year’s gubernatorial race that Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Florida, might consider a bid against Gov. Rick Scott. Well, it turns out Nelson did consider a run, but ultimately decided against it.