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Ballot Measure Allowing Next Governor To Pack the Florida Supreme Court Heads to Voters

May 2, 2014

This week, the Florida House of Representatives signed-off on a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow the next governor to appoint three justices for the Florida Supreme Court. The measure now heads to voters for approval on the 2014 ballot.

Amid Reform Efforts, Another Child Dies On DCF’s Watch

May 1, 2014

As state lawmakers work to change how the state’s child services agency protects vulnerable children in Florida, another child died on the agency’s watch.

Child Welfare Reforms Move Forward

April 28, 2014

Legislation aimed at fixing the state's troubled child welfare system is making its way through the Florida Legislature, despite a couple of hurdles.

Tuition Bill Exposes Immigration Rift In Florida GOP

April 24, 2014

Momentum for a bill giving in-state tuition to undocumented students in the state has stalled due to a divide within the Florida Legislature's Republican leadership.

Supreme Court Refuses To Hear Gov. Rick Scott’s State Employee Drug Testing Appeal

April 22, 2014

The U.S. Supreme Court announced this week that it won’t hear Gov. Rick Scott’s appeal of a lower court's ruling striking down the effort to make all state employees undergo suspicionless drug testing.

Florida Legislature Chips Away At Government Transparency

April 16, 2014

As this year’s Legislative session nears an end, there are a handful of bills making their way through both chambers that could expand public record loopholes. Already, one bill has passed.