Florida Legislature News Headlines
News Release: Governor Crist Appoints Charlie Liem as Secretary of Department of Business and Professional Regulation
July 29th, 2010
THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: Specter of SB 6 Looming in Gov Race
July 23rd, 2010
THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: Circuit Court Tosses Amendment 3
July 23rd, 2010
THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: Leaders Limit Session Agenda, But Say More Work Needed
July 15th, 2010
THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: Redistricting Challenges May Be Headed to Supreme Court
July 12th, 2010
Baptist Hospital of Miami Dedicates Maternity Waiting Area to Dosal Family Foundation
July 9th, 2010
THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: Appraised Values, Tax Consequences of Spill Relief, Up in Air
July 8th, 2010
THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: Mendelsohn, Heffley Added to 2008 Senate Campaign Lawsuit
June 29th, 2010
The Miami Herald: IRS is probing casino payouts
June 29th, 2010
News Release: Baptist Hospital to Dedicate Maternity Waiting Area in Name of The Dosal Family Foundation
June 24th, 2010
THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: McCollum -- Freeze Millage Rates
June 17th, 2010
THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: State Attorney Meggs wants trial set for Sansom
June 16th, 2010
THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: Gainesville, Jax area Senate races shape up
June 16th, 2010
THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: Florida prosecutors file suit over bar dues
June 16th, 2010
News Release: Governor Signs into Law Comprehensive Background Screening Protections for Vulnerable Floridians
May 27th, 2010
Miami Herald: Tribe income probed by IRS
May 21st, 2010
Miami Herald: Police agencies team up to reinforce `Move Over' law
May 21st, 2010
Miami Herald: Broward officials brace for `dramatic' service cuts
May 20th, 2010
THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: Sansom Judge Sets New Hearing Dates
May 19th, 2010
THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: Redistricting Proposal Becomes Amendment 7
May 19th, 2010
THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: Rep. Grady to Forgo Second Term, Lile Jumps In
May 19th, 2010
Miami Herald: Joe Garcia kicks off campaign for Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart's former seat
May 19th, 2010
Miami Herald: Florida prosecutor drops Sansom perjury charge
May 19th, 2010
Miami Herald: Gov. Charlie Crist weighs bill to help cities go green
May 18th, 2010
Miami Herald: Transgender candidate a label-free conservative
May 17th, 2010
Miami Herald: Broward School Board to reconsider Race to the Top support
May 11th, 2010
Miami Herald: Nation has high college remedial education rate
May 11th, 2010
Miami Herald: NY Legislature votes to furlough state workers
May 11th, 2010
THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: Winstead Says Stim Money Being Spend Ahead of Schedule
May 10th, 2010
THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: Figlio Tapped as Crist General Counsel
May 10th, 2010
THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: Legal Team Named for Possible Suit in Oil Disaster
May 10th, 2010
Miami Herald: Schools funding doesn't add up
May 6th, 2010
Miami Herald: Oil drilling becomes issue in U.S. Senate race
May 6th, 2010
Miami Herald: Weighing the odds for gambling's impact on South Florida
May 3rd, 2010
Miami Herald: Disaster in Gulf casts cloud over Florida's future budgets
May 3rd, 2010
Miami Herald: Is next step vouchers for all?
April 27th, 2010
Miami Herald Editorial: Poison pill
April 22nd, 2010
Miami Herald: Florida waterfront proposal at crossroads over Miami River
April 22nd, 2010
Miami Herald: Budget talks move ahead in Florida Legislature
April 22nd, 2010
News Release: Florida Chamber of Commerce Calls for Doubling of Florida Exports in Six Years
April 15th, 2010
Press Release: Governor Crist Launches ENERGY STAR Appliance Rebate Web Site
April 9th, 2010
News Release: Representative Clay Ford Advances Legislation Tightening Lottery Rulemaking Authority
April 1st, 2010
Miami Herald Letter: State must ante up funding
March 30th, 2010
Miami Herald: Florida House expected to have full plate of bills
March 26th, 2010
Miami Herald: Florida Senate passes 'electioneering law' changes
March 25th, 2010
Miami Herald: Could school bus ads save school budgets?
March 23rd, 2010
Miami Herald: Growth management placed on back burner in Tallahassee
March 17th, 2010
Miami Herald: Fees up but Fla. motor vehicle agency strapped
March 17th, 2010
Miami Herald: Florida Legislature seeks property tax cuts, incentives
March 16th, 2010
News Release: Senator Mike Bennett and Representative Scott Plakon File Bill to Hold Insurance and Finance Commissioners Accountable
March 16th, 2010
Miami Herald: Florida alters housing program, aims to spend grant funds
March 16th, 2010
Tampa Bay Business Journal: Stonehenge gets $4M investment from Florida Opportunity Fund
March 12th, 2010
Miami Herald: Water managers outline fiscal pain, say U.S. Sugar deal doesn't help
March 11th, 2010
Miami Herald: Gelber proposes Florida hiring preference law
March 10th, 2010
THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: Hospital Funding Remains in Red Light Bill
March 9th, 2010
Miami Herald: Success of rally for college funding unclear
March 9th, 2010
Miami Herald: Desperate condo, homeowner associations thrown a lifeline
March 9th, 2010
Press Release: Senator Ted Deutch Introduces New Legislation, Presses on State of Florida to Prevent Taxpayer Dollars from Supporting Iran
March 9th, 2010
Miami Herald: Florida revenue projections mostly on target
March 9th, 2010
The Florida Current: Road building trust fund sinking
March 5th, 2010
The Florida Current: Bennett removes controversial provision from bill
March 5th, 2010
Miami Herald: Florida Legislature to tackle class size, lawsuit damage caps
March 4th, 2010
Miami Herald Opinion: Florida International University President--Filling in the state's education gaps
March 4th, 2010
Miami Herald: Gambling issue back on table for Florida Legislature
March 2nd, 2010
Miami Herald: Teachers union reelects Aronowitz
March 2nd, 2010
Miami Herald: Struggling Miami-Dade schools will get more teachers
March 2nd, 2010
Miami Herald: Gambling issue back on table for Florida Legislature
March 2nd, 2010
Miami Herald: Miami-Dade lawmakers ready to protect interests at legislative session
March 2nd, 2010
Miami Herald: Broward delegation to prioritize education, health and human services at legislative session
March 2nd, 2010
Miami Herald: South Florida school districts dread cuts
March 2nd, 2010
Miami Herald: 2010 legislative session to take on big business issues
March 1st, 2010
Miami Herald: Alex Sink--Release credit card bills
February 26th, 2010
THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: Cities Still Waiting for Movement on Red Light Cameras
February 25th, 2010
THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: Rivera Congress Bid Official, but Mario Diaz-Balart Better Known
February 25th, 2010
Miami Herald: South Florida hotels show signs of recovery
February 23rd, 2010
Miami Herald Editorial: Worth every penny
February 23rd, 2010
Miami Herald: Forum discusses Miami-Dade schools budget gap
February 23rd, 2010
THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: Officials Weigh Special Election to Replace Sansom
February 22nd, 2010
Miami Herald: 8 Florida firms accused of running employment scams
February 18th, 2010
THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: Court Says Petition Signatures Cannot be Revoked
February 18th, 2010
Miami Herald: Nurses rally for Fla. patient protection bill
February 17th, 2010
Miami Herald: Lincoln Diaz-Balart's exit from Congress sets off political scramble
February 12th, 2010
THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: Arduin Back as New Senate Budget Advisor
February 11th, 2010
Miami Herald: Trial lawyers hire Obama campaign boss
February 11th, 2010
Miami Herald Letter: Florida is serious about winning Race to the Top
February 11th, 2010
Miami Herald: Adopted son of gay Key West man gets state subsidy
February 10th, 2010
THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: McCollum Wants in on BOA-Merrill Questioning
February 9th, 2010
Miami Herald: Florida Supreme Court to hear case over U.S. Sugar land deal
February 3rd, 2010
Miami Herald Letter: Florida makes strides in improving public education
February 2nd, 2010
Miami Herald: Miami leaders fear a financial meltdown
February 2nd, 2010
Miami Herald Editorial: Crist's gamble on education
January 28th, 2010
Miami Herald: Governor seeks budget hike for Florida's public schools
January 28th, 2010
Miami Herald: Florida's consumer confidence index hits 2-year high
January 27th, 2010
Miami Herald: Lawmakers push for full casinos in Florida resorts
January 26th, 2010
Miami Herald Florida attorney general race: Beyond a common surface, a political divide
January 25th, 2010
Miami Herald: Florida unemployment numbers increase in December
January 25th, 2010
Miami Herald: Amtrak threatens to stop Central Florida service
January 25th, 2010
Miami Herald: Chase top exec unveils ambitious plans in Florida
January 25th, 2010
Miami Herald: Richmond Middle School's magnet students get experience at Miami Metrozoo
January 21st, 2010
Miami Herald: State gives Broward one more chance to join Race to the Top -- then takes it back
January 20th, 2010
Governor Crist Issues Second Executive Order Extending Agricultural State of Emergency 7 Days
January 19th, 2010
Miami Herald: Joe Carollo may run for state Senate
January 12th, 2010
Miami Herald: Stanford case may toughen Florida's banking laws
January 11th, 2010
THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: Six candidates five for Scionti Fla. House seat
January 8th, 2010
THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: Baxley seeking to return to Florida House
January 7th, 2010
Miami Herald: FPL accused of not sharing its tax break
January 6th, 2010
Miami Herald: New Miccosukee leader vows to bring fresh economic opportunities
January 6th, 2010
Miami Herald: Support sought for Florida's federal grant application
January 5th, 2010
Miami Herald Letter: Florida schools up to feds' challenge
December 29th, 2009
Miami Herald: South Florida residents rent homes for big games
December 29th, 2009
THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: New mortgage rules kick in Jan. 1
December 29th, 2009
Miami Herald: Mining in Broward could spark outcry
December 29th, 2009
THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: Supreme Court orders mediation in foreclosure cases
December 28th, 2009
Miami Herald: New Florida law spurs rush to get mortgage broker licenses
December 28th, 2009
Miami Herald: Florida's job market got ice cold during the recession
December 22nd, 2009
Miami Herald: Study says Schools face shortfalls after stimulus ends
December 22nd, 2009
Miami Herald: 63 of 67 school districts OK Fla. grant application
December 22nd, 2009
Miami Herald: State rejects bid for slots at Miami airport
December 21st, 2009
Miami Herald: Florida unemployment hits 11.5 percent
December 18th, 2009
Miami Herald: Hollywood to discuss new Montessori school, embattled CRA
December 17th, 2009
Miami Herald: Relief center plan lifts spirits
December 17th, 2009
Miami Herald: New Orleans sells first bonds in 2 years
December 17th, 2009
THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: Lottery TV contract questioned
December 17th, 2009
THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: Court OKs FAIR Districts impact statements
December 17th, 2009
Miami Herald: Government selling South Florida homes at fire-sale prices
December 17th, 2009
THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: State responds in growth management suit
December 17th, 2009
Miami Herald: SEC probe won't derail key Miami public works projects
December 17th, 2009
Miami Herald: Got a question for Gov. Charlie Crist? Here's your chance
December 17th, 2009
Miami Herald: Federal grant may give Florida schools up to $700 million
December 15th, 2009
Miami Herald: Patrons adjust to budget cuts at Broward libraries
December 15th, 2009
THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: Kopelousos: ‘Wafflegate’ e-mails ‘honest mistake’
December 15th, 2009
Miami Herald: Four Miami-Dade schools make '100 Best' list
December 15th, 2009
Miami Herald: Nova Southeastern University to get new president
December 15th, 2009
Miami Herald: Alabama, Georgia, Florida governors talk water
December 15th, 2009
News Release: Florida pain management clinic registration begins December 16
December 14th, 2009
News Release: Coley, Gaetz plan legislation to require transparency by public/private organizations using tax dollars
December 14th, 2009
Miami Herald: Marco Rubio accused of switching stance on global warming
December 11th, 2009
Miami Herald: Nova Southeastern University to get new president
December 11th, 2009
Miami Herald Editorial: High-speed rail is on fast track
December 11th, 2009
Miami Herald: Summit addresses violence in Florida schools
December 10th, 2009
Miami Herald: Fla. redistricting proposals may get new challenge
December 10th, 2009
Miami Herald: Committee: Count portables in Broward schools as classrooms
December 10th, 2009
Miami Herald: Broward Teachers Union asks for probe into transportation department
December 10th, 2009
THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: AHCA looks likely to go weith ACS for now
December 8th, 2009
Miami Herald: Broward School Board postpones boundary shift
December 8th, 2009
Miami Herald: Obama pushes to turn around failing schools
December 8th, 2009
Miami Herald: Broward Teachers Union sues to halt insurance hike
December 8th, 2009
Miami Herald: New K-8 school is a first for Broward
December 8th, 2009
New York Times: Debt Raters Avoid Overhaul After Crisis
December 8th, 2009
THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: Lawson looking at CFO race
December 7th, 2009
News Release: State Representative Michael Scionti Accepts Presidential
December 7th, 2009
Daily Business Review: Fla. House passes commuter-high speed rail bill
December 7th, 2009
Miami Herald: Program connects learning and careers
December 7th, 2009
THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: House Dems fail to amend rail bill
December 4th, 2009
Miami Herald: Build the entire Everglades Skyway
December 4th, 2009
THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: Sparks Fly on Liability Early in Senate Rail Debate
December 3rd, 2009
Miami Herald: Eleven candidates running for Meek's congressional seat
December 2nd, 2009
THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: Supreme Court Backs Crist's Corruption Grand Jury
December 2nd, 2009
THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: Special Session Hampers Incombent Fundraising
December 2nd, 2009
Media Advisory: Tomorrow CFO Sink To Present Pension Oversight Feforms to Investment Advisory Council
December 2nd, 2009
New York Times: City’s Schools Share Their Space, and Bitterness
December 1st, 2009
Miami Herald: Broward schools construction chief to retire
December 1st, 2009
Miami Herald: Broward School Board to discuss enrollment measure
December 1st, 2009
Miami Herald: Former legislator is new PSC counsel
December 1st, 2009
Letter: Florida House members ask speaker to delay special session
December 1st, 2009
Miami Herald: Column--Arcane lawsuit threatens beach restoration
December 1st, 2009
Miami Herald: Justices appear divided on Florida's juvenile 'lifers'
November 10th, 2009
Miami Herald: Real work, cash hunt collide
November 9th, 2009
Miami Herald: Crist wants special session on Fla. commuter rail
November 5th, 2009
Miami Herald: Broward School Board seeks to fix contract-awarding process
November 5th, 2009
Miami Herald: Pembroke Pines, teachers union reach deal on charter school pay
November 5th, 2009
Miami Herald: Florida sues Expedia, Orbitz over taxes
November 5th, 2009
Miami Herald: Miami-Dade moves forward with plan for slots at airport
November 4th, 2009
Miami Herald: Miami-Dade's top education leaders join forces
November 3rd, 2009
Miami Herald: Miami-Dade, Broward in Top 10 for charter school enrollment
November 3rd, 2009
Miami Herald: Without competition, school insurance rates rise
November 3rd, 2009
Miami Herald: Broward schools have too many empty seats
November 3rd, 2009
Miami Herald: Fla. lawmakers propose banning felons owning pain clinics
November 2nd, 2009
Miami Herald: Jeb Bush overshadows Charlie Crist in poll
November 2nd, 2009
Miami Herald: Poll says Economy colors Florida voters' top concerns
November 2nd, 2009
Miami Herald: Convicted Hollywood commissioner may take case to Supreme Court
October 30th, 2009
THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: Outgoing AHCA chief Benson joins Attorney General race
October 29th, 2009
Miami Herald: Broward school boundary changes take step forward
October 29th, 2009
Miami Herald: Florida education chief discusses 'very conservative' budget proposal
October 29th, 2009
Miami Herald: School School Board debates whether to reclaim money
October 29th, 2009
News Release: Governor Crist Appoints Thomas W. Arnold as Secretary of Agency for Health Care Administration
October 28th, 2009
Miami Herald: Fla. offshore drilling being debated on Internet
October 28th, 2009
Miami Herald: School School Board debates whether to reclaim money
October 28th, 2009
miami Herald: Gov. Charlie Crist hopeful for Seminoles gambling pact
October 27th, 2009
Miami Herald: Homeowners walking away from underwater mortgages
October 27th, 2009
Miami Herald: Survey: Home values will plunge even more
October 22nd, 2009
Miami Herald: Miami-Dade's underenrolled schools could house health clinics
October 22nd, 2009
Miami Herald: Watchdogs urge Broward school district to act quicker over audits
October 22nd, 2009
Miami Herald: Fla. House panel discussing offshore drilling
October 21st, 2009
THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: Rich wants tightened background screening laws
October 20th, 2009
Miami Herald: Democratic governor candidate mum on Emily's List funds
October 20th, 2009
Miami Herald: Oil-drilling interests targeting state senate
October 20th, 2009
Miami Herald: PSC has dark history of failure in scandals
October 19th, 2009
Miami Herald: Fla. PSC approves nuclear plant rate hikes
October 16th, 2009
Miami Herald: State Sen. Ted Deutch to seek Congressman Robert Wexler's seat
October 16th, 2009
Miami Herald: Bankruptcy filings soar in Florida
October 16th, 2009
THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: Holly Benson resigns, may run for Attorney General
October 15th, 2009
Miami Herald: S. Fla. Republican to seek Orlando House seat
October 15th, 2009
News Release: Senator Mike Fasano Receives Three Prestigious Awards
October 14th, 2009
News Release: Senator Mike Fasano's Chief Legislative Assistant Greg Giordano Named Florida Police Benevolent Association's 2009 Legislative Assistant of the Year
October 14th, 2009
Miami Herald: Broward Teachers Union wins grant for pay plan
October 13th, 2009
Miami Herald Column: Florida a leader in putting kids in jail for life
October 13th, 2009
Miami Herald: Makeover for Florida Keys hits a wall -- for now
October 13th, 2009
THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: State Report Gives Pros, Cons for Public School Donations
October 12th, 2009
News Release: Rick Joyce for State Representative
October 9th, 2009
Miami Herald Editorial: Tallahassee's culture of anything goes
October 9th, 2009
Miami Herald: Ex-Miami Mayor Maurice Ferre jumps into U.S. Senate race
October 8th, 2009
Miami Herald: Too much politics in regulation, utility analysts say
October 8th, 2009
News Release: Senate President Jeff Atwater creates Senate Select Committee on Florida's Inland Waters
October 7th, 2009
Senator Dan Gelber Calls On Florida's Top Lawyer to Force Governor and Legislature Into Funding Public Education
October 6th, 2009
Miami Herald: Broward fundraiser's indictment portrays a life of sex, lies, power
October 5th, 2009
THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: Sansom committee set for next week
October 1st, 2009
Miami Herald: New details of Broward corruption probe emerge
October 1st, 2009
Miami Herald: Signs point to recession's easing in Florida
September 30th, 2009
St. Petersburg Times: McCollum, Crist delay Sink's push for SBA expansion
September 29th, 2009
News Release: Senate President Jeff Atwater announces paperless committee meetings
September 28th, 2009
Miami Herald: Too much power
September 28th, 2009
Miami Herald: Black Caucus calls for trial lawyer group changes
September 28th, 2009
Miami Herald: Probe of cleared PSC commissioner called incomplete
September 28th, 2009
Miami Herald: State regulators extend deadline for FPL's request to raise rates
September 28th, 2009
THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: Bud Chiles Mulling Cabinet run
September 25th, 2009
Miami Herald: Complaint against Florida House speaker dismissed
September 25th, 2009
Miami Herald: Replacing Broward County commissioner offers predicament for Crist
September 24th, 2009
Miami Herald: State attorney: Evidence reveals Sansom opened key e-mails
September 24th, 2009
Miami Herald: Future Florida Senate leader's fund raking in dollars
September 23rd, 2009
State Representative Rader Urges U.S. Surgeon General to Expedite Florida Chinese Drywall Investigative Reports
September 22nd, 2009
Crist uses shadow panels to vet judges
September 22nd, 2009
Miami Herald: Texas oilman leads effort to drill off Florida's coast
September 21st, 2009
Miami Herald: Report finds fault with Florida pension overseers
September 17th, 2009
THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: Atwater sends Crist questions on Seminole deal
September 16th, 2009
Governor Crist's State of the State Address Calls On Legislature to 'Seize Opportunity to Secure Florida's Future'
March 4th, 2009
2009 Fla. Legislative Preview
February 17th, 2009
Final Versions of Major Homeowners Insurance Bills Passed During 2008 Regular Legislative Session
May 13th, 2008
Florida House and Senate 2008 Legislative Session Summaries
May 13th, 2008
Florida Gov. Charlie Crist wrings success out of legislative session
May 12th, 2008
Gaetz pushes homeowner 'bill of rights'
May 12th, 2008
Florida Legislature delivered little on insurance
May 12th, 2008
Forced to cut state spending by more than $4 billion, legislators called this the worst budget year ever.
May 12th, 2008
A closer look at Florida Nov. 4 ballot's proposed amendments
May 12th, 2008
EDITORIAL: Legislature ends with mixed reviews
May 9th, 2008
EDITORIAL: Cheers to tax fix
May 9th, 2008
A $2.4B change of heart
May 9th, 2008
Florida's 2008 Regular Legislative Session: Comprehensive Summary
May 6th, 2008
Insurers not Impressed with Florida's Revamped Insurance Package
May 6th, 2008
Lawmakers Adjust Hurricane Program
May 6th, 2008
EDITORIAL: Legislature 2008
May 6th, 2008
Florida legislation that passed and that failed
May 5th, 2008
Pasco's Sinkhole Legislation Fails
May 5th, 2008
Lawmakers OK health-care plan for uninsured
May 5th, 2008
Legislature 2008 scorecard
May 5th, 2008
Budget met with grins, grimaces
May 5th, 2008
Stark Florida budget might be weapon
May 5th, 2008
Statement by CFO Sink on the Legislature’s Passage of Annuity Fraud Bill
May 5th, 2008
New laws give condo directors more power
May 5th, 2008
Analysis: Why -- and how -- the ball on Central Florida's commuter-rail project was dropped
May 5th, 2008
2008 Regular Florida Legislative Session Concludes
May 2nd, 2008
Major Insurance Bills That Failed To Pass During 2008: SB 2156/HB 7021 and HB 1001/SB 1422
May 2nd, 2008
CS/CS/SB 2012 Passes Legislature; Next Goes to Governor
May 2nd, 2008
Insurance Capital Build-Up Incentive Program Bill Passes Legislature; Next Goes To Governor
May 2nd, 2008
Legislature passes insurance bill; industry irked
May 2nd, 2008
Lawmakers freeze Citizens rates, tighten insurance restrictions
May 2nd, 2008
Property Insurance Measure a Mixed Bag
May 2nd, 2008
Worker safety bill heads to governor
May 2nd, 2008
Homeowners Bill of Rights Goes to Governor
May 1st, 2008