Medical malpractice gets past House slowdown to Governor

May 1, 2013

The following article was published in The Florida Current on May 1, 2013:  Medical Malpractice Gets Past House Slowdown to Governor Rick Scott’s Desk By Gray Rohrer www.floridacurrent.com House Republicans blocked a move by Democrats to kill legislation (SB 1792) …

“Shot Clock” running out on health care deal

May 1, 2013

The following article was published in The Florida Current on May 1, 2013:  Time running out for health care deal By James Call www.floridacurrent.com Senate President Don Gaetz said Wednesday there is not enough time to find a compromise with the …

Governor approves election, ethics laws, vetoes alimony bill

May 1, 2013

The following article was published in The Florida Current on May 1, 2013:  Scott signs election and ethics laws, vetoes alimony plan By Bill Cotterell www.floridacurrent.com Gov. Rick Scott vetoed a bill on Wednesday that would have ended permanent alimony in …

Democrats challenge tax cut vote after daylong slowdown

May 1, 2013

The following article was published in the Orlando Sentinel on May 1, 2013:  House erupts over tax-cut vote after day long slowdown By Aaron Deslatte www.orlandosentinel.com TALLAHASSEE — A showdown over expanding health care to low-income Floridians slowed the Legislature …