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Martin DyckmanMarch 12, 2015

For 13 years, Florida’s death penalty process has been on thin ice at the U.S. Supreme Court. The Legislature has pretended not to notice even though the state Supreme Court sent an early warning. Now, the ice is cracking. On Monday, the high court agreed to consider whether Florida’s law conflicts with its 2002 opinion […]

Phil AmmannMarch 12, 2015

On Thursday, Gov. Rick Scott announced 15 appointments — including five judicial court appointments — to a variety of state regulatory boards. Leon County Court Scott announced the appointment of J. Layne Smith, general counsel for the Florida Department of Lottery, to the Leon County Court. Smith, 53, of Tallahassee, was general counsel for the […]

James CallMarch 12, 2015

House Democrats say the push to change the pension system for government workers is based on flawed and unlikely assumptions. Speaker Steve Crisafulli wants to overhaul the Florida Retirement System. The goal is to move new workers out of the traditional defined-benefits plan to a 401(K) type defined-contribution plan that would be more portable for when workers […]

James CallMarch 12, 2015

House Democrats say the push to change the pension system for government workers is based on flawed and unlikely assumptions. Speaker Steve Crisafulli wants to overhaul the Florida Retirement System. The goal is to move new workers out of the traditional defined-benefits plan to a 401(K) type defined-contribution plan that would be more portable for when workers […]

Christine Jordan SextonMarch 12, 2015

House Health & Human Services Committee Chairman Jason Brodeur will be unveiling proposals to redesign the state worker group health insurance plan, including bringing more options of health plan coverage for employees to choose from. Brodeur said he wants the state group plan, which covers more than 361,000 people, to more closely resemble a large […]

James CallMarch 12, 2015

The mother of a 4-year-old afflicted with an inoperable brain tumor has challenged the proposed rule for the Compassionate Medical Cannabis Act of 2014. Moriah Barnhart’s Jacksonville attorney filed the paperwork Wednesday with the Division of Administration Hearings. Ian Christensen attacked, among other things, the makeup of a negotiated rule-making panel DOH had assembled in an attempt to reach […]

Mitch PerryMarch 12, 2015

The two breakout stars in the early going GOP presidential sweepstakes — Jeb Bush and Scott Walker — go to New Hampshire this weekend, site of the nation’s first primary election about 10 months from now. For Bush, it will be his first political visit to the Granite State in 15 years. Walker is a […]

Associated PressMarch 12, 2015

Among the many thousands of emails Jeb Bush received as Florida’s governor are a string of notes from campaign donors seeking favors and making suggestions. Invariably, Bush responded quickly. Sometimes, he appointed a person that a donor had recommended for a position. Other times, he rejected advice about a piece of legislation. It’s an insight […]

Associated PressMarch 12, 2015

Among the many thousands of emails Jeb Bush received as Florida’s governor are a string of notes from campaign donors seeking favors and making suggestions. Invariably, Bush responded quickly. Sometimes, he appointed a person that a donor had recommended for a position. Other times, he rejected advice about a piece of legislation. It’s an insight […]

James CallMarch 12, 2015

A Florida TaxWatch study finds the state’s network of nonprofit mental health providers is doing such a good job it deserves more money. Florida provides substance abuse and other services to the uninsured through seven regional Behavioral Health Managing Entities. The network enables services to be tailored to the community needs. TaxWatch found the model […]

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Martin Dyckman: Will U.S. Supreme Court rule Florida’s death penalty unconstitutional?

Governor announces 15 appointments, including 5 to judicial courts

House Democrats equate FRS to “apple pie” worth defending

House Democrats equate FRS to "apple pie" worth defending

House eyeballing changes to state group insurance plans

Another Charlotte’s Web rule challenge arises, on behalf of sick child

As Jeb Bush heads to New Hampshire, DNC chair rebuts

Jeb Bush's emails detail communications with top donors

Jeb Bush’s emails detail communications with top donors

Florida TaxWatch: Mental health providers do good job, deserve more money