Capitol Buzz: Quiet day expected in Tallahassee
It’s a light-day at the Capitol: Both the House and the Senate are not in session, and there are no scheduled committee meetings.
2012 Legislative News
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2012 FLORIDA LEGISLATURE
Bill to make USF Polytechnic state’s 12th university draws debate
Lawmakers are crafting legislation to split the Lakeland campus of the University of South Florida into the state’s 12th university, but at least one member of the Board of Governors is raising questions about the proposal.
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REDISTRICTING
Before the ink dries on Florida’s redistricting maps, lawsuits fly
Moments after legislators take the final vote in their congressional and legislative maps, the Democratic Party and a coalition of voters groups file lawsuits.
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In My Opinion
Paranoia is justified on charter-school bill
In their despair, people who care deeply about public education in Florida sometimes get a little carried away.
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2012 FLORIDA LEGISLATURE
Capitol Buzz: Housing and school bus ads are topics of debate
Catholics Days continues at the Capitol, culminating with Red Mass of the Holy Spirit program at 6 p.m. Note: It’s also Caribbean Heritage Day.
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GAMBLING
Legislators reject attempt to clarify state’s regulation of slot machines
While holes in state gambling laws threaten payments from the Seminoles, legislators rejected regulators’ bid for more powers.
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2012 Florida Legislature
Miami-Dade college president deems budget allocation process unfair
The House budget proposal includes special allocations for a trio of colleges in north and central Florida.
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Gov. Rick Scott
Gov. Scott’s Facebook page draws praise and protests
Gov. Rick Scott’s Facebook page is intriguing because the comments to a question about the Florida L...
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GAMBLING
Legislators reject attempt to clarify state’s regulation of slot machines
While holes in state gambling laws threaten payments from the Seminoles, legislators rejected regulators&#x...
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2012 FLORIDA LEGISLATURE
Capitol Buzz: Biden visits Tallahassee to talk jobs
Here’s what we’re watching on Monday edition’s of the 2012 Legislature:
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Prisons
Debate on Florida private prisons hinges on cost
Proponents say private prisons would save seven percent over state-run prisons, but opponents are skeptical.
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Legislators propose shifting oversight of utility watchdog
A proposal to move the office that represents consumers before state regulators gets mixed reviews, as some...
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2012 Florida Legislature
Charter schools seek construction money
Florida school districts are fighting a bill that would require them to share construction dollars with cha...
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Florida Legislature
As bill dies, future of mega-casinos remains uncertain
The debate over Las Vegas-style casinos has ended in defeat for supporters, who now have to wait until next...
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In My Opinion
Mega-casino gambling is dead – or is it?
Time to exhale, at least a little, and take down names.
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REDISTRICTING
House okays new redistricting map
The House approved new redistricting maps amid opposition from Democrats who said the political boundaries ...
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