A bill that would authorize states to collect sales taxes for online purchases easily passed the Senate on Monday with bipartisan support, but it faces a tougher hurdle in the House of Representatives.
More than 1,800 bills were filed during this year’s state legislative session, ranging from teacher pay raises to the contentious debate over Medicaid expansion.
Success has many fathers in the Florida Legislature. The Miami Dolphins stadium deal is an orphan.
Following the end of the team’s efforts for a subsidized renovation, the Dolphins’ chief executive said the team will not pay for stadium upgrades.
A scheduling conflict — namely, a meeting with Gov. Rick Scott — kept U.S. Rep. Joe Garcia from joining new Interior Secretary Sally Jewell for an air boat trip through the Everglades last week.
Gov. Rick Scott has 15 days to act on the record $74.5 billion budget, making this a “money year” for the governor in more ways than one.
Without a deal on health care, business owners across the state face the predicament of either paying to provide health insurance for their employees or facing federal government fines.
State lawmakers finally agreed on legislation aimed at preventing a repeat of the voting problems that plagued the 2012 presidential elections.
Efforts to toughen up regulation of assisted living facilities fizzled in the Florida House.
A routine confirmation of Public Service Commissioner Lisa Edgar took a surprise turn as senators spent a half-hour in vigorous debate before confirming her.
The Miami Dolphins failed to reach a deal for a taxpayer-supported stadium upgrade on the last day of Florida’s legislative session.
Money would have gone to support building and maintenance projects at the nation’s largest college. But the bill never got heard in the Florida House.
Florida legislators used a bill to change wetlands regulations to block a lawsuit against the state for approving two no-bid, 20-year lease agreements with sugar and vegetable farmers.
The billionaire Dolphins owner has rejected funding the full renovation. But he might dip into his pockets for a modest upgrade.
The bill, sponsored by Sen. Arthenia Joyner, D-Tampa and Rep. Keith Perry, R-Gainesville, adds more oversight of religious homes and boarding schools, some of which the Times found flew under state scrutiny or remained in operation after the state cited t
On a smooth-sailing final day of the 2013 session, the Florida Legislature approved a record $74.5billion budget.
The bill approved by lawmakers and awaiting Gov. Rick Scott’s signature will steer homeowners away from Citizens without boosting their rates.
A piece of the controversial ‘trigger bill’ is added to legislation that would hold charter schools more accountable for their finances and management.
Senate moves ahead with plan to allow trauma centers to be built in rural counties.
As the Legislature enters its final day, The Miami Dolphins still do not have a deal on a taxpayer-supported stadium upgrade.
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