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Jim RosicaNovember 2, 2016

While the attorney for the Voter Control of Gambling amendment said it would address a “lack of clarity,” the state’s justices seemed to lack clarity about just what the constitutional change would do. The Florida Supreme Court heard oral argument Wednesday. It must OK proposed amendments to ensure they cover only one subject and that […]

Jim RosicaNovember 2, 2016

Conservative appellate judge C. Alan Lawson has become the first applicant for the open seat on the Florida Supreme Court. Jason Unger, the Tallahassee attorney who chairs the Supreme Court Judicial Nominating Commission, confirmed the name Tuesday night. Lawson is now chief judge of the 5th District Court of Appeal in Daytona Beach. Republican Gov. Rick […]

Jim RosicaNovember 1, 2016

A month after ousting their last leader, the Seminole Tribe of Florida on Tuesday announced it has selected Marcellus W. Osceola Jr. as its new chairman. He replaces James E. Billie. The tribe’s governing council removed Billie last month, citing disagreements over “policies and procedures.” Osceola’s selection was Monday. Billie actually ran for his job again, coming in second […]

Jim RosicaNovember 1, 2016

Gambling regulators have begun warning the state’s card rooms to change their games. The Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) has started sending form letters to advise card room operators about a final agency order on designated-player games. Last week, the department adopted an administrative law judge’s findings that those games, similar to poker, were “unauthorized” […]

Jim RosicaOctober 31, 2016

The panel charged with helping to find the next Florida Supreme Court justice meets in two weeks to decide which applicants to interview. One hitch: There aren’t any yet. That’s probably because the applications are very involved, said Jason Unger, the Tallahassee attorney who chairs the Florida Supreme Court Judicial Nominating Commission. And just like guests at a […]

Jim RosicaOctober 31, 2016

A panel of state economists haven’t been able to figure out how much the Voting Restoration Amendment would cost the state. The proposed change to the state constitution would automatically return voting rights to felons who have completed their sentences. The Financial Impact Estimating Conference is tasked with estimating costs of constitutional amendments. This one gave them a struggle. “It is probable […]

Jim RosicaOctober 31, 2016

Florida Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater says he’ll hand-deliver a check worth more than $1 million in unclaimed insurance benefits to Fort Lauderdale’s Holy Cross Hospital this week. The media event is yet another victory lap for the CFO, who championed a measure that became law this year, requiring insurance companies to track down beneficiaries. It was later […]

Jim RosicaOctober 31, 2016

The U.S. Supreme Court is taking a pass on considering a case challenging Florida’s workers’ compensation system. Without comment, the court on Monday denied the petition filed by Daniel Stahl, an injured South Florida nurse. In April, the Florida Supreme Court also decided not to consider Stahl’s case. After hearing arguments in Stahl v. Hialeah Hospital, all seven justices […]

Jim RosicaOctober 31, 2016

Almost 90 people now have applied to Gov. Rick Scott for a seat on the panel that reviews the state’s constitution every 20 years. According to a list the governor’s office released Monday morning, a few of the newest names interested in being on the Constitution Revision Commission are: — Bob McClure, president and CEO of the James Madison Institute, […]

Jim RosicaOctober 29, 2016

A type of wildly popular poker-type card game is now banned as it is currently played in Jacksonville, according to a final decision issued this week by the state’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), which regulates gambling. The department’s order, issued Wednesday and filed Friday with the Division of Administrative Hearings, specifically finds against designated-player games offered at […]

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Florida Supreme Court considers gambling amendment

Opening for state Supreme Court gets first application

In precarious position, Seminole Tribe picks new leader

State starts enforcing card game decision

Who wants to be a state Supreme Court justice? No one — yet

Cost of Voting Restoration Amendment? Experts unsure

Jeff Atwater to deliver unclaimed money to South Florida hospital

U.S. Supreme Court declines to review Fla. worker’s comp case

Nearly 90 now have applied to Rick Scott for constitution review panel

State rules against certain poker-type card games