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Committee votes on bill repealing local use of red light cameras

By on February 15th, 2013 | Last updated: February 15, 2013 at 5:36 pm

The Florida House Economic Affairs Committee voted 10-8 to pass bill that would repeal a previous law allowing cities to use stoplight cameras.

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Targeting massage parlor hours and residence rules, new Legislature pushes for more human trafficking laws

By on January 25th, 2013 | Last updated: February 4, 2013 at 11:07 am

Florida legislators are attempting to decrease human trafficking in the state, this time by tightening measures on massage establishments.

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‘Fine to kill terrorists,’ but Sen. Joe Negron says drones have no place in Florida

By on January 16th, 2013 | Last updated: January 16, 2013 at 4:42 pm

A proposed bill in the Florida senate would make it illegal for law enforcement and government agencies from using drones to gather evidence or monitor Florida residents.

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Florida residents present views on Affordable Care Act and Medicaid to house panel

By on January 15th, 2013 | Last updated: January 15, 2013 at 5:26 pm

The Florida Legislature meets to discuss The Affordable Healthcare Act, its affects on residents and the potential increase in the number of residents who are eligible for Medicaid benefits.

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