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Appeal court asks high court to rule on juvenile sentences

by AP - 14 hours ago

Several cases have stemmed from a U.S. Supreme Court ruling last year that sentencing juveniles to life in prison for non-homicide crimes is unconstitutionally cruel and unusual punishment. ... Related Research: Read the written opinion released by the First District Court of Appeal in the Shimeek Grindine case.

Elections and Campaigns >

6 members of Congress ask state to stop voter purge

by AP - 15 hours ago

Democrats sent a letter Tuesday to Scott questioning the timing and the accuracy of the effort to purge voters identified as non-U.S. citizens. ... Related Research: Read Secretary of State Ken Detzner's announcement of the initiative to remove non-citizens from Florida voter rolls.

Elections and Campaigns >

Rep. Scott Randolph, left, listens to debate on the House floor. Photo Credit: Ana Goni-Lessan

Democrat Rep. Randolph announces bid for party chair; rivals say they're focused on 2012

by Gray Rohrer - 16 hours ago

Democrat Rep. Scott Randolph of Orlando says he will not seek re-election as he mounts an attempt to become chairman of the Florida Democratic Party. ... Related Research: View trends in party affiliation over the past 20 years in the Florida Legislature.

Economy >

Consumer confidence in Florida jumps in May

by Florida Current Staff - 17 hours ago

The consumer confidence index now stands at 77, nine points higher than a year ago.

Environment and Natural Resources >

Gulf Coast cities, counties and business groups offer support for federal oil spill legislation

by Bruce Ritchie - 18 hours ago

The RESTORE Act would direct 80 percent of potential federal Clean Water Act fines from BP and other responsible parties to the Gulf states. The Senate included the legislation in a transportation bill but the House did not. A conference committee is meeting to work out the chambers' differences. ... Related Research: Read the section of U.S. Senate Bill 1813 that relates to the RESTORE Act.

Business and Financial Regulation >

Survey finds Florida tax structure attractive to businesses

by AP - 18 hours ago

A tax consulting firm surveyed the views of corporate chief financial officers about business taxes. ... Related Research: Read Alvarez & Marsal Taxand's press release on the survey.