November 16, 2012 - 6:00pm
Draft of Republican 'DREAM Act Lite' Immigration Bill Leaked
Submitted by Kevin Derby on November 16, 2012 - 3:59pm
On Thursday, Sunshine State News reported on tea party favorite Sen. Marco Rubio's proposal to reform U.S. immigration policy incrementally, beginning with legalizing undocumented youth who immigrated when they were children.
The Daily Caller has since released what it says is a proposal circulating among Republican legislators, which appears to be a draft on the legislation Rubio's press secretary Alex Conant told the News is in the works:
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Judge Denies St. Lucie Recount for Allen West; Expect Additional Legal Challenges
November 15, 2012 - 6:00pm
Rick Scott tells D.C. to Break from 'Constant Campaign' to Talk Solutions
November 15, 2012 - 6:00pm
Earlier Start Time for House Floor Sessions in 2013
Submitted by Anonymous on November 16, 2012 - 1:31pm
House floor sessions will start at 8 a.m. during the 2013 session, up an hour from the previous session, according to a list of rule changes released Friday from the speakers office.
Other changes:
Removal of the revolving bill slot incentive for repealer bills. Repealer bills remain an exemption to a members bill limit.
Conforming of conference procedures to Florida House practice of requiring signatures on reports.
Requirement that complaints contain the complainants name and legal address.
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Democrats Claim Rick Scott Interfering in West-Murphy Contest
Submitted by Anonymous on November 16, 2012 - 1:27pm
As a state inspection team is conducting a three-day audit of the results of the Congressional District 18 contest, the Florida Democratic Congressional Delegation claims Gov. Rick Scott is interfering in the disputed results.
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Reform Will Weatherford-Style: Campaign Finance, Education and Pension Overhauls
November 15, 2012 - 6:00pm
Citizens Property Bad Faith Case Must Go to Trial
November 15, 2012 - 6:00pm
Three Lobbying Firms Top $1 Million
November 15, 2012 - 6:00pm
While the summer and early fall might have been off-season for lawmakers, that didnt stop lobbyists from doing business -- and collecting millions of dollars in fees.
Newly filed reports show that three legislative lobbying firms topped $1 million in fees from July 1 through Sept. 30, while eight others collected at least $500,000. Another 10 firms pulled in at least $250,000.
Florida Democrats Attack Allen West's Lawsuit for Recount
Submitted by Anonymous on November 16, 2012 - 11:18am
Hours before a court hearing on the request by attorneys for U.S. Rep. Allen Wests campaign to recount all ballots cast prior to Election Day in the narrow Congressional District 18 contest, the Florida Democratic Party is questioning the Republicans legal claims.
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