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Party of one

By Robert Morlino

Special committees allow prominent lawmakers to parcel out campaign cash

Excerpts from this story referencing "Florida Senate":

"… aised hundreds of thousands of dollars using the membership dues loophole. Florida Senate President Jim King's Floridians for a More Informed Electorate raised near …"

"… Sen. Tom Lee, R-Brandon, and Rep. Allan Bense, R-Panama City, the incoming Florida Senate president and House speaker, respectively, announced a joint effort to clo …"

State lobbyists near the $1 billion mark

By Neil Gordon

Laws in flux for 19 states

Excerpts from this story referencing "Florida Senate":

"… fluence the government in which they serve.Lobbyist Conduct Law ChangesThe Florida Senate took steps to curb free gifts and meals. New York, North Carolina and Rhod …"

IMPACT: Florida Senate votes for stronger ethics rules

By Nicholas Kusnetz

After scoring a C- in the Center's 'State Integrity Investigation', Florida's legislative leaders push for reform.
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Court opened door to $933 million in new election spending

By Reity O'Brien and Andrea Fuller

Supreme Court decision a boon for media outlets, political pros, investigation shows.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Florida Senate":

"… supporting Rep. Connie Mack, the unsuccessful Republican candidate in the Florida Senate race. Freedom PAC released an ad containing some of the same fo …"

Florida Senate passes sweeping ethics reform package

By Nicholas Kusnetz

Watchdog calls ethics package a 'mixed bag.'

Excerpts from this story referencing "Florida Senate":

"… instead ensure the bill protects the public.” …"

"… ident Don Gaetz said in hailing the 40-0 vote. "This legislation means the Florida Senate is serious about ethics reform. Higher ethical standards is just one more …"

'State Integrity Investigation' has blockbuster first year

By Nicholas Kusnetz

Sixteen states take Center's State Integrity Investigation to heart, initiate government reform

Excerpts from this story referencing "Florida Senate":

"… The ongoing 2013 legislative sessions have seen a flurry of activity. The Florida Senate and Georgia House have each passed major ethics reform bills that would st …"