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Budget conference fast tracked, but major issues remain.

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USA
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May 3 2011

The Legislature convened in conference on the budget on Wednesday after accusations earlier in the week regarding gamesmanship by members of both chambers

The Florida Supreme Court requests 80 additional judges

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USA
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February 21 2011

On Thursday, the Florida Supreme Court recommended the addition of 80 judges 26 circuit judges and 54 county judges

State constitution: Circuit Court allows class-size amendment to remain on November ballot

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USA
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September 13 2010

On September 10, 2010, Leon County Circuit Court Chief Judge Charles Francis issued a ruling that allowed the proposed amendment to the Florida Constitution to revise maximum class-size limits to remain on the November general election ballot

Florida Constitution: Florida Supreme Court removes three proposed amendments from the general election ballot

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USA
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September 7 2010

In a series of opinions issued on August 31, 2010, the Supreme Court of Florida removed from the November general election ballot three amendments to the Florida Constitution that had been proposed by the Legislature and allowed two amendments that had been proposed by petition to remain on the ballot

U.S. attorney files civil suit against political fundraiser Scott Rothstein, alleging massive Ponzi scheme

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USA
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November 16 2009

On November 9, 2009, the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida filed a civil complaint against Fort Lauderdale attorney Scott Rothstein, alleging that he was responsible for a massive Ponzi scheme in which he is alleged to have sold shares in fictitious structured settlements

Gov. Crist requests statewide grand jury on crimes by public officials

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USA
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October 19 2009

On October 14, 2009, Gov. Charlie Crist requested the Florida Supreme Court to impanel a statewide grand jury on public corruption

Trial court dismisses some charges against former House speaker Ray Sansom; House retains former prosecutor to conduct separate investigation

Foley & Lardner LLP
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USA
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October 12 2009

On October 5, 2009, Leon County Circuit Judge Terry Lewis dismissed the bulk of the indictment against former Florida House Speaker Ray Sansom (R-Ft. Walton Beach) and two others

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