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Jim RosicaFebruary 29, 2016

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One mystery was solved after a House panel cleared the latest version of this session’s gambling legislation: state Rep. Jose Felix Diaz said language on fantasy sports play was inserted into his chamber’s bill because Gov. Rick Scott wanted it there. Diaz, a Miami Republican, spoke to reporters Monday after the Finance and Tax Committee OK’d on […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterFebruary 11, 2016

The Florida House passed a wide-sweeping tax cut package Thursday, setting the scene for negotiations with the Senate over the tax reductions. The House voted 96 to 17 to support the nearly $1 billion proposal, getting the support of several House Democrats. “Here’s in Florida we’re running counter-culture to many of the decisions that are […]

Associated PressJune 2, 2015

Floridians would get a small tax break on their cellphone bills under a new tax cut package proposed by House Republicans. A Florida House panel on Tuesday voted in favor of a nearly $300 million proposal. The House voted for a nearly $700 million package of tax cuts during the Regular Session this year. Legislators […]

James CallApril 9, 2015

Although the Florida House overwhelmingly passed a $690 million tax-cut package Thursday, it still faces an uncertain future in the Senate. While the Senate looks to plug a $2.2 billion hole in the health care budget, the House is focused on keeping Florida’s economy growing by cutting costs for households and businesses. “One of the […]

Fantasy sports language in gambling bill because of Rick Scott, lawmaker says

House approves $1 billion tax cut package

House scales back size of proposed tax cuts

House passes tax-cut package; uncertain in Senate