Under Baxley bill, voters consider ban on state funding for abortions

From the Ocala Star-Banner: His amendment gives the public a voice on ending public funding of abortion, he says. By Bill Thompson Staff writer Published: Monday, May 23, 2011 at 4:01 p.m.   Come November 2012, Florida voters will have an opportunity to enshrine a ban on public funding for abortion...

Scott gets his (downsized) corp tax break

From Post on Politics: The Florida House approved a $30 million cut in the state’s corporate income tax Thursday, giving Gov. Rick Scott a small share of the deep reduction in the levy the first-year chief executive had sought. In the usually heavily partisan House, many Democrats joined with ruling...

State Representative Dennis Baxley weighs in legislative session

CLICK HERE to hear the audio of the interview with WUFT-FM: Republican State Representative from Ocala, Dennis Baxley says he’s pleased with the budget process in Tallahassee, though he admits the economy has taken a toll on a wide variety of workers in the state. Baxley talked with WUFT-FM’s Lisa...

Florida Legislature Approves Six Pro-Life Bills on Abortion

From LifeNews.com: Last week, the Florida state House of Representatives approved six pro-life bills that reduce or limit abortions and abortion funding. The legislation has the strong support of pro-life groups. Bill Warren, the Director of Policy and Communications for the Florida Family Policy Council,...

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...

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...