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Florida Lawmakers Schedule Five-Hour Stand Your Ground Debate, But Changes Remain Unlikely

November 7, 2013

Lawmakers will discuss the state's controversial self-defense law, Stand Your Ground, during a five-hour hearing today. However, the one bill being voted on during the hearing is expected to fail.

Charlie Crist Officially Enters Gubernatorial Race

November 4, 2013

After lengthy speculation that former-Governor Charlie Crist would run against Gov. Rick Scott in 2014, the Republican-turned-Democrat officially entered the race on Monday.

Sen. Bill Nelson Calls for Federal Investigation of Florida’s Unemployment Claims System

November 4, 2013

Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Florida, recently called for a federal probe of Florida’s new $63 million processing system for unemployment claims in the state, which has reportedly been making it very difficult for people who recently lost their job to claim unemployment benefits.

Times/Herald: Rick Scott Rejects Florida Bar’s Recommended Judge Screeners

October 30, 2013

Gov. Rick Scott is raising eyebrows for the number of people he has rejected from the Florida Bar’s recommended list of candidates for the judicial nominating commission.

Diaz Balart Casts Doubt On President’s New Immigration Reform Strategy

October 29, 2013

President Obama is now open to the U.S. House’s approach to voting on immigration bills one by one, but Rep. Mario Diaz Balart tells reporters that this change is by no means a guarantee that reform will pass.

National Group Says Enterprise Florida Is Misusing Taxpayer Funds

October 28, 2013

A new national report criticizes the use of public-private partnerships for economic development in several states, including Florida.