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Governor Scott, Lt. Governor Carroll Launch Task Force on Citizen Safety and Protection

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Tallahassee, Fla. – Continuing his commitment to seeing that justice, due process, and the rule of law prevail in response to the tragic death of Trayvon Martin, Governor Rick Scott, along with Lt. Governor Jennifer Carroll, announced the members of th... »

Scott names ’stand your ground’ task force

Central Florida Political Pulse

Gov. Rick Scott today named 15 members of a task force to study possible changes in the state’s “stand your ground” law in the wake of the killing of Trayvon Martin, the Miami teenager who was shot by Neighborhood Watch captain George Zimmerman in Sanf... »

Americans for Prosperity promoting 9 Florida “Tax Day” rallies

Orlando Sentinal Political Pulse

National small-government advocacy organization Americans For Prosperity is promoting nine “Tax Day” rallies in Florida including one in downtown Orlando next Sunday. The Orlando rally, at 2 p.m. in Lake Eola Park Amphitheater, is being sponsored by th... »

Senate leadership open to talks on Trayvon Martin case

Orlando Sentinal Political Pulse

TALLAHASSEE — Senate President Mike Haridopolos and his successor Sen. Don Gaetz, R-Niceville, said they are open to looking at town halls or potential hearings on the Trayvon Martin case after the November elections when lawmakers will begin committee... »

Legislation Passed to Stop State Agencies from Adopting Burdensome Regulations

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Senator Gaetz and Representative Gaetz champion measure to protect citizens from “unelected fourth branch of government”l Tallahassee, Florida— The Florida Legislature passed House Bill 7055 / SB 1312, ending the practice of state agencies implementing... »

Senate Republicans Support Legislation Aimed at Protections and Prosperity

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – As lawmakers entered the 114th Florida Legislative Session, Florida Senate Republicans shared a common goal to help Florida continue toward a stable and prosperous future. Facing another challenging budget year with limited resource... »

Statement from Governor Rick Scott on ‘PIP’ Auto Insurance Fraud Reform

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“This is a triumphant moment for the residents of Florida. Members of the legislature heard our call to put Floridians ahead of special interests and combat the fraud that has become a billion dollar tax on drivers. I applaud Chief Financial Officer At... »

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Scott names ’stand your ground’ task force

Central Florida Political Pulse

Gov. Rick Scott today named 15 members of a task force to study possible changes in the state’s “stand your ground” law in the wake of the killing of Trayvon Martin, the Miami teenager who was shot by Neighborhood Watch captain George Zimmerman in Sanf... »

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