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Latest State Findings Still Shows Little Evidence of Voter Fraud In Florida

September 6, 2013

Two years after the Florida Legislature passed a massive and controversial overhaul of its election laws there is still little evidence of widespread voter fraud in the state, even though clamor about fraud was the impetus for the changes in the first place.

Pro Sports Teams Lobby Florida Lawmakers At Record Levels

September 5, 2013

This past legislative session was big business for sports lobbyists, The Florida-Times Union reported this week.

Florida Department Of Environmental Protection Cases Decrease Under Scott Appointee

August 30, 2013

A new report from a group that represents government environmental regulation workers shows the Florida Department of Environmental Protection has been enforcing the state’s environmental laws increasingly less.

State Legislator Looks To Amend ‘Stand Your Ground’ In 2014

August 28, 2013

Florida Senate Democratic Leader Chris Smith filed legislation this week that aims to amend the state’s controversial “Stand Your Ground” law, which received media scrutiny following the shooting of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin last year.

Gov. Scott’s Email Transparency Program Still Falling Short

August 27, 2013

Two years after the governor's office launched an online database aimed at creating transparency, the program has fallen short of providing real transparency.

Returning Iraq And Afghan War Vets Find Little Government Support, Investigation Finds

August 26, 2013

The government that sent 2.6 million soldiers to war in Afghanistan and Iraq has failed to fulfill its obligations to these veterans, a News21 investigation has found.