TALLAHASSEE | As lawmakers and both political parties wait for a Florida Supreme Court decision on disputed congressional districts — a ruling that could come as soon as today — the two sides of the long-running legal fight over Florida’s political boundaries are girding for another battle in the Leon County Courthouse. A trial on […]
Senate advances bill relating to disclosure of fracking chemicals – Tampa Bay Times
Despite warnings that they were creating a “roadmap” for companies to circumvent the state’s public records law, a divided Senate committee advanced a bill Thursday that could allow oil and gas companies to shield the chemicals used in the fracking process. The measure, SB 1582, builds on legislation pending before the House and Senate that imposes new […]
Public Records Exemption Passed For Tax Collectors – Florida Society of News Editors
The Florida Senate voted 38-0 on Tuesday to approve a public-records exemption that would prevent the release of taxpayers’ email addresses obtained by county tax collectors for the purpose of sending tax notices. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Jack Latvala, R-Clearwater, said such email addresses can be used for identity theft and scams. “The public […]
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