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Democrats Call for Special Session to Expand Medicaid

May 8, 2013

Ashley Lopez: Florida's 2013 legislative session ended last week without state lawmakers agreeing on a plan to accept federal money for expanding Medicaid in the state. Now, Democrats are asking the governor to call a special session to work out a deal.

New Campaign Finance, Ethics Rules Become Law

May 2, 2013

Ashley Lopez: Gov. Rick Scott signed bills into law that will reform some of the state's campaign finance laws and enact new ethics rules for public officials in the state.

Florida Senate Kills ‘Parent Trigger,’ Again

May 1, 2013

Ashley Lopez: In a repeat of last year, the Florida Senate voted down the controversial "parent trigger" bill in a tie vote this week.

Fighting Conservative Friends, Rubio Pushes Forward With Immigration Reform

April 30, 2013

Ashley Lopez: Sen. Marco Rubio's plans to pass bipartisan immigration reform this year have put him in the hot seat with conservatives, and Rubio is now trying to claw back into their good graces.

Florida Senate May Consider House’s More Restrictive Anti-Sick Pay Bill

April 25, 2013

Ashley Lopez: The House bill not only prohibits local government from requiring employers to offer sick pay benefits but also cancels out living-wage ordinances.

Florida ‘Fracking’ Bills Moving Through Legislature

April 24, 2013

Ashley Lopez: Will the controversial practice of hydraulic fracturing come to the Sunshine State?