Category: State & National News
Breaking News: Florida Supreme Court rejects medical malpractice damage cap
The Florida Supreme Court ruled this morning that a 2003 law limiting damages in medical-malpractice cases is unconstitutional. The long-awaited ruling came in the case…
Breaking News: Former Gov. Reuben Askew passes away
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida Former Gov. Reubin Askew, a major figure in modern Florida political history, died early Thursday at Tallahassee…
Viewpoint: Decoupling can take dogs out the dog tracks
On June 20 a greyhound named Royal Runner died at Palm Beach Kennel Club. The dog was entered that day into a training event, and…
U.S. News & World Report: FSU law school better than UF
Florida State University’s law school continues to move up in national rankings and is listed among the best graduate and professional programs in the United…
Jolly sinks Sink
Yesterday Republican David Jolly beat Democrat Alex Sink by less than 4,000 votes to win the Florida Congressional seat held by his old boss, the…
Florida TaxWatch wants to remove barriers to nurse practitioner-provided care
Press Release: Allowing Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) to practice to the fullest extent of their training and experience would increase access to quality health…
Controversy emerges over allowing guns in schools
By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida Military veterans or retired law-enforcement officers with concealed weapons permits and special training could be designated to…
Fundraising power of The Fish House
The News Service of Florida reports that local State Representatives Clay Ingram and Doug Broxson raked in the cash in February. Rep. Doug Broxson, R-Midway,…
Voucher bill gets backing down party-lines
By Brandon Larrabee, The News Service of Florida A sweeping overhaul of the state’s de facto school-voucher system was approved Thursday by a House subcommittee…
Walton reappointed to Environmental Regulation board
Pensacola attorney Sarah Walton has been reappointed by Gov. Rick Scott to the Environmental Regulation Commission. Walton, 36, of Pensacola, is an attorney with the…
First Amendment Foundation unhappy with exemptions in two bills
First Amendment Foundation (FAF) has published its 2014 Legislative Report for week one is now available on its website. You can view it by clicking…
‘Dreamer’ can’t be admitted to the Bar, Court rules
By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida The Florida Supreme Court unanimously ruled on Thursday that undocumented immigrants cannot be admitted to The Florida…
