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Ana CeballosMarch 7, 2018

Despite being able to run for a final two years in the House, Rep. Larry Lee Jr. announced Wednesday he is pulling the plug on politics. “You get to this point in your life when you say, ‘why do I have to stand up and take all of these acts?’ Because when you continue to lay […]

Michael MolineDecember 15, 2016

Florida TaxWatch on Thursday welcomed a rosier new state revenue forecast, but said the extra money won’t pay for big-ticket investments sought by Rick Scott and legislative leaders. “Money will be tight this year and lawmakers who are concerned about a tough budget year should find ways to cut costs and save money,” TaxWatch President […]

Staff ReportsDecember 14, 2016

The Property Casualty Insurers Association of America has thrown its weight behind the drive to control assignment-of-benefits fraud against insurance companies. The organization said in a written statement that it “will be encouraging public policymakers to explore ways to protect consumers better from contractor fraud and litigation abuses that frequently occur following major storms.” The statement […]

Daniel TilsonMay 1, 2014

One thing you can say as Florida’s 2014 legislative session concludes is that Democratic candidates have a lot to run for, and against, in this year’s mid-term election races. For the umpteenth year in a row, the Republican Party of Florida had dominant control over state lawmaking, including the budget process. Large majorities in the […]

Tag: Florda Legislature

A tearful, fed-up Larry Lee decides to leave House

TaxWatch: Revenue boost won’t pay for state leaders’ wish lists

Insurance group joins campaign for assignment-of-benefits reform

Daniel Tilson: It’s up to Democrats to redefine 2014 legislative session