Florida State Government News

EPA Delays Component of Water Regs, Seeks Review

Written by Keith Laing, The News Service of Florida Friday, 19 March 2010 08:44

EPA Delays Component of Water Regs, Seeks Review by Keith Laing The News Service of Florida THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, March 18, 2010: Bowing to criticism of federal water pollution standards from state environmental officials, and business

Eighth Annual Suicide Prevention Day at the Capital

Written by Erin Macinnes Wednesday, 17 March 2010 18:00

Eighth Annual Suicide Prevention Day at the Capital ~ Promoting awareness about this devastating public health problem ~ TALLAHASSEE- According to the Florida Department of Health, 2,723 Floridians lost their lives to suicide in 2008 at a rate

School Prayer Bill Clears First Hurdle

Written by Kathleen Haughney, The News Service of Florida Wednesday, 17 March 2010 13:59

School Prayer Bill Clears First Hurdle by Kathleen Haughney The News Service of Florida THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, March 17, 2010..... A controversial school prayer bill cleared its first hurdle in the House, paving the way for teacher participation

On Tap in the Capitol - Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Written by The News Service of Florida Wednesday, 17 March 2010 05:46

On Tap in the Capitol - Wednesday, March 17, 2010 TOP OF THE MORNING TO YOU In addition to St. Patrick’s Day, it’s Broward Days at the Capitol. CHANGES TO DMS IN SENATE GOV OVERSIGHT: The Department of Management Services and

Alzheimer's Waiver to End Without Lawmakers Reprieve

Written by David Royse, The News Service of Florida Tuesday, 16 March 2010 19:02

Alzheimer's Waiver to End Without Lawmakers Reprieve by David Royse The News Service of Florida THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, March 15, 2010: Alzheimer's patients getting community or home-based care through a Medicaid waiver program in four

Tip Helps DEP Solve Illegal Waste Tire Crime

Written by Terri Durdaller, DEP Tuesday, 16 March 2010 18:39

Tip Helps DEP Solve Illegal Waste Tire Crime ~ Suspect arrested for illegally dumping more than 15,000 waste tires ~ Law enforcement agents with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) recently arrested John Michael Morris, 5

Legislature Sides with Guns Over Gays in Adoption

Written by John Kennedy, The News Service of Florida Tuesday, 16 March 2010 17:30

Legislature Sides with Guns Over Gays in Adoption by John Kennedy The News Service of Florida THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, March 16, 2010: Adoption agencies would be prohibited from making prospective parents reveal whether they have guns

Tweak to School Prayer Bill Expected This Week

Written by Kathleen Haughney, The News Service of Florida Tuesday, 16 March 2010 17:24

Tweak to School Prayer Bill Expected This Week by Kathleen Haughney The News Service of Florida THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, March 16, 2010: A change to a statewide school prayer proposal may ease the way for its passage after years of floundering,

Senate Committee Approves Race-to-Top Increase in Graduation Standards

Written by Kathleen Haughney, The News Service of Florida Tuesday, 16 March 2010 17:20

Senate Committee Approves Race-to-Top Increase in Graduation Standards by Kathleen Haughney The News Service of Florida THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, March 16, 2010: A key Senate committee gave its OK Tuesday to a bill that would make it more

Senate Dems Dig-In to Fight Class-Size Overhaul

Written by John Kennedy, The News Service of Florida Tuesday, 16 March 2010 17:13

Senate Dems Dig-In to Fight Class-Size Overhaul by John Kennedy The News Service of Florida THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, March 16, 2010: Senate Democrats dug-in Tuesday and approved a caucus position opposing the proposed ballot initiative

On Tap in the Capitol - Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Written by The News Service of Florida Tuesday, 16 March 2010 06:12

On Tap in the Capitol - Tuesday, March 16, 2010 The News Service of Florida TOPPING THE DAY HOUSE IN SESSION: It’s the 15th day of the regular session and the House really starts to take up substantive bills on the floor. Among the

On Tap in the Capitol - Monday, March 15, 2010

Written by The News Service of Florida Monday, 15 March 2010 03:23

On Tap in the Capitol - Monday, March 15, 2010 The News Service of Florida {sidebar id=3}HOUSE MILITARY AFFAIRS HAS SEX PREDATOR BILL: The House Military and Local Affairs Policy Committee may take up a measure (SB 119) aimed at protecting

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