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Tampa’s Joyner elected Senate Democratic Leader, takes aim at ‘Berlin Wall’...
Sen. Arthenia Joyner Florida Senate Democrats elected Sen. Arthenia Joyner of Tampa as caucus leader Monday for the next two years as state lawmakers returned to the Capitol following this month’s...
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Legislature returns to Capitol to organize following elections
The Florida Legislature convenes today for a one-day organizational session following this month’s elections, with two new Republican leaders taking the reins of leadership. House Speaker Steve...
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Democrats want more answers from Scott on ouster of FDLE chief
House and Senate Democratic leaders Tuesday ridiculed Gov. Rick Scott’s ouster of the head of the state’s law enforcement agency, saying the move has a chilling effect on administration critics. Rep....
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Senate Democrats sue to bring House members back to Capitol
Senate Democratic Leader Arthenia Joyner at the Florida Supreme Court Florida Senate Democrats threw a little more gasoline Thursday onto the simmering fire under the state Legislature by filing papers...
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House says justices should throw out Senate Democrats’ claim
House Speaker Steve Crisafulli says Senate Democrats’ claim should be dismissed. House Speaker Steve Crisafulli urged Friday that the Florida Supreme Court dismiss a lawsuit by Senate Democrats who...
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Senate panel moves to strip Confederate flag from seal
The Confederate flag would be replaced by state of Florida banner A Florida Senate panel agreed Thursday to remove the Confederate battle flag from the chamber’s official seal, with one lawmaker saying...
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Senate Democrats ask health officials not to drop children’s heart surgery...
Attention focused on Health Department rule change after St. Mary’s closed its pediatric cardiac surgery unit Florida Senate Democratic Leader Arthenia Joyner called Friday for the state’s Health...
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Fracking stopped in Florida Senate — for now
A fracking evaporation pond A measure which supporters say would provide a framework to regulate hydraulic fracturing — or fracking — in Florida, but opponents denounce as a welcome mat for the...
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Bill aimed at assuring that clergy won’t have to perform same-sex marriages...
‘Pastor protection’ bill goes to Gov. Rick Scott A controversial measure aimed at assuring that clergy opposed to same-sex marriages won’t have to perform them was sent Thursday to Gov. Rick Scott. The...
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Alimony overhaul clears Senate — despite opponent calling it “unfair and...
Senate OK’s alimony overhaul. Alimony in Florida would change dramatically under legislation approved Friday by the state Senate in a move supporters say will bring more consistency to awards but which...
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