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Rep. Marti Coley, R-Marianna, discusses an issue during committee action. Photo Credit: Mark Foley, Florida House of Representatives 17-2-11
On second thought, House panel approves state worker drug tests
by Gray Rohrer - 1 day ago
An amendment allowing state agencies the option of drug-testing their workers instead of mandating tests, along with other concessions, made HB 1205 more palatable for members of the House Appropriations Committee.
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Rep. Matt Hudson, R-Naples, listens to debate on the House floor. Photo Credit: Ana Goni-Lessan
House keeps county health departments under state umbrella
by Christine Jordan Sexton - 1 day ago
The House Appropriations Committee approves a reorganization bill that looks more like its Senate counterpart, but differences remain. Bill sponsor Matt Hudson says the differences between his bill and the Senate's aren't insurmountable.
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Gov. Rick Scott is raising money with an eye toward re-election. Photo Credit: Ana Goni-Lessan
Rick Scott raising money with eye on re-election bid
by AP - 1 day ago
In a matter of just four months, a political committee tied to the governor has received nearly $550,000 with checks coming in various special interest groups and a six-figure check from a well-known South Florida health-care businessman.
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Florida Supreme Court in Tallahassee. Photo Credit: Ana Goni-Lessan
Redistricting review widens as justices ask for lawmakers' addresses
by Florida Current Staff - 1 day ago
The Florida Supreme Court ruled 4-3 that groups challenging the maps will need to turn over the address information they used in preparing their legal arguments to help justices decide whether the redistricting plans favor or disfavor incumbents.
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Senate budget panel OKs texting-while-driving ban
by AP - 1 day ago
The House version, though, hasn't moved, which could doom the effort. Leaders there compare it to needless government intrusion into people's lives.
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Erin Condon, executive director of Florida Defenders of the Environment, on Tuesday discusses Ocklawaha River restoration and Rodman Reservoir alongside a photograph after reservoir water levels were lowered briefly. Photo by Bruce Ritchie 21-2-12
Environmental groups warn they'll sue to require removal of Rodman Reservoir dam in Putnam County
by Bruce Ritchie - 1 day ago
Legislators in the past have stymied attempts to remove the dam and restore the Ocklawaha River. The Florida Wildlife Federation and Florida Defenders of the Environment say removing the dam is needed to allow species such as manatees, striped bass and shortnose sturgeon to migrate into the river.
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NAACP files comment in legislative redistricting review
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PSC approves far-reaching Progress Energy agreement
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Jack Miles resigns as secretary of the Department of Management Services
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House bill encouraging oil drilling on state lands passes final committee stop
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Gov. Scott, charter students rally, but Democrats don't want to forget public schools
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Federal judge considering governor's order for state worker drug testing
REAL TIME  Research Desk
House Amendment Packets & Floor Materials for Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Senate Revises Block Calendar for February 27 - March 2, 2012
Office of Economic & Demographic Research Conference Materials - February 2012
House Revised Authorized Meeting Times for February 27 - March 2, 2012
Master Consensus Estimating Conference Schedule for Winter 2011-2012