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Muslim activists say Democratic party is taking their vote for granted

By | 03.21.12 | 2:23 pm

Muslim activists involved in both state and national politics say that the Democratic Party is taking their growing voting bloc for granted.

School prayer bill passes another Florida House committee

By | 02.22.12 | 11:09 am

A bill that would allow K-12 students to deliver “inspirational messages,” including prayers, during mandatory and non-mandatory school events was approved by a Florida House judiciary committee today.

Cocaine and marijuana seized in a massive 2007 bust (Pic by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Susan Cornell)

Proposed bills would eliminate mandatory sentencing for drug trafficking

By | 02.24.11 | 9:36 am

Two bills filed in the Florida legislature this week would eliminate mandatory sentencing for trafficking in marijuana, cocaine, heroin and other controlled substances like methamphetamine.

(Pic via Wikimedia Commons)

Proposed laws: Allow guns on campus, prohibit local gun ordinances, stop doctors from asking about guns

By | 01.28.11 | 9:00 am

Three separate bills have been filed seeking to restrict the ability of government to regulate firearms in Florida, and a rash of recent shootings serve for some as further confirmation of their argument that more guns will ultimately keep us safe.

Betsie Gallardo (Pic via Jessica Bussert)

Florida lawmakers send plea to parole board for dying HIV-positive woman

By | 12.28.10 | 9:45 am

Florida lawmakers responding to reports on The Michigan Messenger, The Florida Independent and Bilerico have intervened in the case of Betsie Gallardo.

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