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Ana CeballosJanuary 29, 2018

Sexual favors between legislators and lobbyists could be illegal under a proposed change to the sexual harassment bill filed by its sponsor on Monday. Sen. Lauren Book, a Plantation Democrat, wants to incorporate any type of sexual conduct — whether engaging in it or directing others to do it — into the state’s gift ban. […]

Ana CeballosJanuary 29, 2018

Less than a year after the Florida Legislature formally apologized for the physical and sexual abuse of hundreds of boys at the Arthur G. Dozier School of Boys, lawmakers are embarking on “the next step in their quest for justice.” That would mean pushing a proposal that would require the state to give those who […]

Ana CeballosJanuary 29, 2018

A Senate panel on Monday pushed forward a bill that would make it harder for future lawmakers to raise taxes, but also put the upper chamber at odds with the House and Gov. Rick Scott. The proposal by Republican Sen. Kelli Stargel is less stringent than the version passed by the House last week. Under […]

Scott PowersJanuary 29, 2018

Before and after scenes from the Pulse nightclub slaughter of 2016 and before and after images representing the Sandy Hook Elementary School slaughter of 2012 and the Las Vegas concert slaughter of 2017 are part of a new series of anti-assault weapon videos that The Florida Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence has produced and is […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 29, 2018

On Friday, Gov. Rick Scott announced 15 reappointments and 16 appointments to a range of state boards and panels. Valencia State College District board of trustees Tracy Stockwell, 53, of Orlando, is the senior vice president and chief financial officer of Universal Orlando. She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Windsor, Ontario. Stockwell […]

Lloyd DunkelbergerJanuary 29, 2018

The Florida college system would remain under the State Board of Education in a proposal approved Friday by a panel of the Constitution Revision Commission. The commission’s Education Committee approved a measure (Proposal 83), sponsored by Commissioner Nicole Washington of Miami Beach, that would put the existing governance system for the 28 state and community […]

Jim RosicaJanuary 26, 2018

The House on Friday dropped its 83-page omnibus gambling bill for 2018, which reads like a love letter to the Seminole Tribe of Florida and a poison pen missive to nearly all the other gambling interests in the state. Industry representatives privately admitted the legislation—overseen by Speaker-designate Jose Oliva—was a placeholder for the House to pass, […]

Jim RosicaJanuary 26, 2018

A Senate bill to exempt fantasy sports play from state gambling regulation cleared its last committee this week, making it available for the floor. But there are still big ‘if’s that could blow up the gambling exclusivity deal, known as the Seminole Compact, between the state and the Seminole Tribe of Florida. Here’s the staff analysis: […]

Staff ReportsJanuary 26, 2018

The 2018 Legislative Session is looking likely to end on time. The Senate is proposing $87.3 billion in its version of the 2018-19 state budget, with the House proposal coming in at $87.2 billion, according to documents released Friday. Gov. Rick Scott in November released an $87.4 billion budget, his last as governor and the largest […]

Staff ReportsJanuary 26, 2018

Former state Rep. Jose Felix “Pepi” Diaz remains at Ballard Partners, but has taken a second position at the law firm of Panza, Maurer & Maynard, the firm announced. Diaz, executive vice president at Ballard’s lobbying firm, also will be a partner in the law firm’s Coral Gables office. Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, the firm also has an office in […]

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Proposed change to sexual harassment bill adds sex to lobbying gift ban

Dozier School of Boys victim certification process considered by Legislature

Senate at odds with House, governor on proposal that limits tax hikes

Florida Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence launches social media video campaign

Rick Scott announces 31 state board appointments

State colleges could get spot in constitution

House gambling bill to pari-mutuels: Drop dead

Despite Seminole concerns, fantasy sports bill ready in Senate

House, Senate release 2018-19 budget proposals

Personnel note: Jose Felix Diaz also joins Panza Maurer