House set to vote on Choose Life license plate adjustment

From the Ocala Star-Banner: The Ocala-based headquarters may receive all revenue. By Bill Thompson Staff writer Published: Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at 2:27 p.m.   The Florida House today will consider a bill that would shift the flow of Choose Life license plates’ revenues from individual...

Baxley and Harrell: Seniors Back in Kindergarten Elevate House

From Sunshine State News: Lawmakers who were out, now in again head key subcommittees on criminal justice, health Kenric Ward Posted: April 25, 2011 3:55 AM Representatives Gayle Harrell and Dennis Baxley | Credit: myfloridahouse.gov – Mark FoleyHide Not all of the GOP’s incomers...

With presidential election looming, Florida election law rewrite moves forward

From the Florida Times-Union: Supporters see major changes as protecting against fraud. Posted: April 25, 2011 – 12:00am By Matt Dixon With a fast-approaching presidential election expected to bring more than 8.5 million Floridians to the polls, the Legislature is battling over...

2 Congressional Seats at Stake, Dean Cannon Fills Out House Redistricting Committees

From Sunshine State News: BY: KEVIN DERBY | POSTED: APRIL 19, 2011 3:55 AM House Speaker Dean Cannon, R-Winter Haven, named 50 representatives to the Redistricting Committee and its three subcommittees late Monday as the Legislature gets to work drawing up new district lines, including those of two new...

Early Voting May Change

From the Capitol News Service: April 19th, 2011 by Mike Vasilinda More than half of the votes cast in 08 were cast early or by absentee. Current law allows local supervisors to set the days, locations, and times of early voting over a two week period. But pending legislation sponsored by Rep. Dennis Baxley...

Stricter Standards for Photo Lineups Okayed

From WCTV: Florida’s law enforcement agencies would face stricter standards on how to administer photo lineups under a bill approved by a House committee on Tuesday. Reporter: Lilly Rockwell, The News Service of Florida Florida’s law enforcement agencies would face stricter standards on how to...