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Tuesday Morning Reads: Cigarettes, the DMV and foreclosures
By at 20 December, 2011, 2:20 pm
TALLAHASSEE — Happy Hannukah to those who begin the celebration tonight and for those celebrating Christmas, you still have to wait a few days. For those still toiling at the office for the next few days, here’s an easy way to get caught up on today’s government news. Here are Read More
Read More >>Monday Morning Reads: Slots, Marco Rubio and FAMU
By at 19 December, 2011, 12:30 pm
TALLAHASSEE — It’s less than a week before Christmas and Hannukah starts tomorrow, so the capital city is filled with the holiday spirit and its stores are filled with sales. And while one would think that state policy makers would be quieting down and there would be little news from Read More
Read More >>Lauderdale lawyer to be Bar president
By at 16 December, 2011, 6:44 pm
TALLAHASSEE — Eugene K. Pettis, a Fort Lauderdale attorney, is set to become the president of the Florida Bar in 2013 and will be the first African American to hold the position. Pettis is a trial attorney who has been practicing law since 1985 and is a founding partner of Haliczer Pettis Read More
Read More >>Friday Morning Reads: FAMU protest, Medicaid and destination casinos
By at 16 December, 2011, 1:19 pm
TALLAHASSEE — Good morning and happy Friday to you. We know you’re all anxious to get on with your day so the weekend will come that much faster. So with that, here are the top five stories you should be reading this morning. * The Sun-Sentinel breaks out the potential spots for new Read More
Read More >>LV Sands to Bondi: More law enforcement action against banks than casinos
By at 12 December, 2011, 2:43 pm
TALLAHASSEE — Las Vegas Sands, which has been lobbying for the destination casino bill for the past several years, released a public letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi this morning from Sands VP Andy Abboud as a counter to Bondi’s comments in opposition to the destination casino Read More
Read More >>Monday Morning Reads: Texting, reforming and the culture of hazing
By at 12 December, 2011, 1:35 pm
TALLAHASSEE — Good morning and happy Monday to you. Florida lawmakers returned to their home districts after a hectic final committee week before the full legislative session begins that will be fraught with political fights over redistricting, gambling expansion and personal injury Read More
Read More >>Hospitals say gov’s budget could mean big hit against them
By at 8 December, 2011, 6:52 pm
TALLAHASSEE — It’s been about 24 hours since Gov. Rick Scott unveiled his budget for the next fiscal year, which included cuts to health care providers who largely treat the poor. Scott’s plan would essentially flatten the reimbursement rates paid to hospitals and Read More
Read More >>Senate prez: If ousted GOP chairman is not guilty, pay the guy
By at 6 December, 2011, 5:03 pm
TALLAHASSEE — Senate President Mike Haridopolos said Tuesday that if ousted Florida Republican Chairman Jim Greer is found not guilty of money laundering and fraud, he should get the $124,000 in severance party leaders negotiated before he stepping down last year. Haridopolos, R-Merritt Read More
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