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Florida lawmakers want to repeal a state statute leftover from the Defense of Marriage Act.
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A veteran’s ID measure is on its way to its final House committee. The bill gives Florida veterans the option to purchase a $10 identification card for proof of military service.
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A $1.3 million budget cut to the Orange and Osceola state attorney’s office took effect this month. It’s the latest move in a legal rift between state attorney Aramis Ayala and Florida Governor Rick Scott over the death penalty. The money was originally appropriated as special funding to combat human trafficking and domestic violence. Victims’ rights advocates are concerned.
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First Amendment Foundation president Barbara Petersen says Governor Rick Scott should veto the budget- because of how it was crafted. Just how much sunshine beams down on the legislative process in Tallahassee, and is it enough?
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Is Florida’s no-fault auto insurance on the way out? There’s legislation this year that could spell the end of PIP insurance. We weigh the pros and cons of removing Florida’s no fault auto insurance insurance industry consultant Lisa Miller and personal injury attorney Daniel Fernandez.
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Mass shootings in Orlando and Fort Lauderdale have brought conversations about gun rights and restrictions front and center this legislative session: Lawmakers will consider more than 18 proposals dealing with guns.
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The Florida Senate has voted on a plan that will bring sweeping changes to the state’s higher-education system. It’s called the "Excellence in Higher Education Act.”
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Senate President Joe Negron put the finishing touches on his leadership team this week, handing out committee assignments to all 40 members. One key committee chairmanship went to new state Senator Greg Steube, who received the gavel for the Judiciary Committee.
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Newly elected lawmakers are gearing up for 2017. Political analysts Dick Batchelor and Frank Torres join 90.7's Brendan Byrne to talk about education, medical marijuana and other items legislators will be dealing with from Tallahassee to Washington.
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The Orlando City Soccer Club grabbed headlines when news broke that it’s luring foreign investors with green cards as a way to help build the new stadium…