March 31, 2021 | Daily Business Review
Law Professor's Murder Puts Focus on Grandparents' RightsFlorida State University law professor Dan Markel's death drew international headlines after investigators revealed a murder-for-hire scheme they alleged implicated his ex-wife's family members.
By Dara Kam
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March 30, 2021 | Daily Business Review
Republican State Lawmakers Take Aim at Ballot InitiativesRep. Bobby Payne says his measure imposing a $3,000 cap on campaign contributions to political committees sponsoring proposed constitutional amendments allows the same restriction currently in place for statewide candidates.
By Dara Kam
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March 26, 2021 | Daily Business Review
Florida House GOP Passes Controversial Protest MeasureGov. Ron DeSantis rolled out a framework for the law-and-order proposal in September following nationwide protests that were focused on racial inequalities in policing.
By Dara Kam
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March 25, 2021 | Daily Business Review
Florida Lawmakers Look Again at Tobacco, E-Cigarette RegulationsBill sponsor Travis Hutson says his measure would require nicotine product retailers, or vape shops, to be licensed by the state Division of Business and Professional Regulation.
By Dara Kam
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March 24, 2021 | Daily Business Review
Alimony Battle Flares Once Again in Florida LegislatureRep. Anthony Rodriguez says his bill is necessary to stop children from being used as financial pawns.
By Dara Kam
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March 23, 2021 | Daily Business Review
State GOP Lawmakers Back Controversial Election ChangesVoting by mail should have the same safeguards as voting in person, Rep. Blaise Ingoglia says, adding that people have "serious concerns" about election integrity.
By Dara Kam
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March 22, 2021 | Daily Business Review
Democrats Call for New State Senate Election; GOP Says NoThe Miami-Dade County state attorney said an investigation into election fraud is ongoing and emphasized that no evidence exists that now-Republican State Sen. Ileana Garcia was part of an alleged plot to "confuse voters and siphon votes" from the incumbent Democrat.
By Dara Kam
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March 19, 2021 | Daily Business Review
Ex-State Sen. Frank Artiles Charged in Sham Candidate CaseFormer Florida Sen. Frank Artiles was charged with election fraud for allegedly propping up a sham candidate in a razor-thin Senate contest in which an incumbent Democrat was ousted by a Republican challenger in November.
By Dara Kam
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March 18, 2021 | Daily Business Review
Florida House Backs Ban for Transgender Female AthletesRep. Kaylee Tuck said the transgender athletic ban is necessary to establish parity for biologically female athletes.
By Dara Kam
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March 15, 2021 | Daily Business Review
Vacation Rental Plan 'Clearly a Work in Progress'The fight about oversight of short-term rentals has escalated in the Legislature as the popularity of vacation properties advertised on platforms such as Airbnb has mushroomed.
By Dara Kam
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