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Scott PowersApril 7, 2017

Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi is declining to file a challenge supporting Orlando’s State Attorney Aramis Ayala against Gov. Rick Scott and may intervene to oppose anything Ayala files. That sets the stage for Ayala to likely present her challenge early next week, seeking to get a judge to declare that, short of a finding […]

Scott PowersApril 7, 2017

An attorney representing embattled Orlando State Attorney Aramis Ayala has initiated the process to challenge Gov. Rick Scott‘s murder case reassignment orders by asking State Attorney General Pam Bondi to petition the court on Ayala’s behalf. Ayala intends to challenge the legality of Scott’s now 23 and counting executive orders stripping 9th Judicial Circuit first-degree murder cases from […]

Jim RosicaApril 3, 2017

The Legislature can’t create an exception for Palm Beach County to make texting while driving in a school zone a primary offense there, Attorney General Pam Bondi‘s office said in a recent letter. The answer came in response to a question from state Rep. Emily Slosberg, a Boca Raton Democrat elected last year. The informal legal opinion letter, […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 28, 2017

Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi is D.C. bound this week, once again increasing speculation that she might be eyeing a job in the White House before her term ends in 2019. Bondi is scheduled to moderate a “women’s empowerment panel” Wednesday, featuring some of the top women in President Donald Trump’s administration. Panelists include Secretary […]

Associated PressMarch 20, 2017

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A powerful panel that has the power to alter the Florida Constitution is getting down to work. The Florida Constitution Revision Commission is holding its first meeting on Monday. The 37-member panel meets every 20 years and is allowed to propose changes to the state constitution. The commission’s amendments will go before voters during the […]

Les NeuhausMarch 9, 2017

Florida has proved to be one of the most effective states in the nation last year for recovering Medicaid fraud money. A report issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services revealed Florida recovered more than $165 million in otherwise lost funds through fraudulent Medicaid cases during fiscal year 2015-2016, the state’s attorney […]

Peter SchorschMarch 9, 2017

Rock breaks scissors, but scissors cut paper, which, of course, covers rock. Neither Rick Scott, Richard Corcoran nor Joe Negron knew they were playing a game of Rochambeau when making their appointments to the Constitution Revision Commission (CRC). But the way final picks played out, they may well have. The CRC meets every 20 years to review and suggest changes to the state’s governing document. […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterMarch 8, 2017

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State lawmakers applauded Florida TaxWatch this week, hailing the organization for its role in the legislative process. “The folks that formed Florida TaxWatch had a good focus in mind,” said Sen. Jack Latvala. “And as a result of Florida TaxWatch’s efforts, we’ve turned things around.” The taxpayer advocacy group hosted its State of the Taxpayer […]

Associated PressMarch 6, 2017

The Florida Supreme Court is being asked to approve the wording of a proposed amendment that could allow convicted criminals to vote. Backers of the amendment went before the high court on Monday. Justices must decide whether the amendment is misleading. Florida’s constitution bars people convicted of felonies from being able to vote after they […]

Peter SchorschMarch 6, 2017

House Speaker Richard Corcoran announced that Sen. Darryl Rouson, Rep. Chris Sprowls, and Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco will be among his nine picks for the Constitution Revision Commission. The Land O’Lakes Republican’s selections will round out the 37-member review panel, which meets every 20 years to look over and suggest changes to the Florida Constitution. The panel must be […]

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Pam Bondi declines to file writ for Armamis Ayala

Aramis Ayala asks Pam Bondi to initiate challenge of Rick Scott’s murder case orders

Pam Bondi’s office to Emily Slosberg: Local government can’t outlaw texting while driving

Pam Bondi to host White House ‘women’s empowerment panel’ Wednesday

Powerful Florida panel that could bring big changes gears up

Pam Bondi touts $165 million recovered by state’s Medicaid fraud unit

Scott, Corcoran, Negron play Rochambeau with picks to the Constitution Revision Commission

State lawmakers applaud Florida TaxWatch during annual State of Taxpayer dinner

Florida Supreme Court considers voting rights amendment

Richard Corcoran selects Darryl Rouson, Tom Lee to constitution panel