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Dwight Dudley has PSC amendments lined up for proposed subcommittee bill

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Rep. Dwight Dudley has filed amendments to a proposed subcommittee bill being heard today that involving the Public Service Commission including an amendment to require the election of PSC members. The House Energy & Utilities Subcommittee today will consider PCB EUS 15-01 appears to be a response to SB 298, a PSC reform bill filed by Sen. Jack Latvala, a St. Petersburg Republican. Dudley, a Democrat from St. Petersburg, is sponsor of HB 399, which requires PSC members to be elected. The bill also prohibits a utility…

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NCAA hoping new travel policy will help avoid problems

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The NCAA is hoping a new travel policy takes the air out of tournament complaints. One year after dealing with late-night problems, angry coaches and surprised families, most teams in this year’s men’s tourney will be required to stay overnight after their games. Previously, most losing teams flew home the same night, which sometimes led to red-eye flights. Under the new guidelines, any team with a flight and a starting time after 3 p.m. locally must stay in town. Any…

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Live-streaming apps dominate buzz at South by Southwest

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A live-streaming app called Meerkat, calls to online activism and pedicabs with a “Game of Thrones” Iron throne seat were the top topics of conversation at South by Southwest over the weekend, as 33,000-plus members of the technology, marketing and media industries poured into Austin, Texas. “You never know what’s around the corner at South By Southwest, it could be a small thing or it could be life changing,” said David Rubin, Pinterest’s head of brand, at the social media…

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Seminole Tribe polls says Floridians want to renew Seminole Compact

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When it comes to gambling, Floridians like things the way they are. A new poll, sponsored by the Seminole Tribe of Florida finds a majority of respondents support the existing gambling compact and oppose any further gaming expansion statewide. More than 60 percent said they favor renewing the Seminole Compact, which the Tribe insists brings stability in gaming throughout the state. The poll comes as Florida lawmakers consider the future of gaming in Florida, including renewal of the agreement giving the…

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Early voting begins in Tampa for City Council runoff

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Early voting in the District 6 City Council contest between Guido Maniscalco and Jackie Toledo has begun. It continues through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the following poll places. ♦ C. Blythe Andrews Jr. Public Library ♦ Fred B. Karl County Center, 16th Floor ♦ Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library ♦ North Tampa Branch Library ♦ Robert L. Gilder Elections Service Center ♦ West Tampa Branch Library However, the only citizens who can vote in the contest are those who live in District…

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Florida in bad spot arguing feds don’t play role in water dispute, law prof says

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A legal dispute in the U.S. Supreme Court between Florida and Georgia over water can proceed without the involvement of the federal government that operates dams on the Chattahoochee and Apalachicola Rivers, federal officials say. That argument highlights how the water dispute between the states has changed. And if the argument holds true, then Florida is in a bad position for arguing its case before the U.S. Supreme Court, said Robin Kundis Craig, a University of Utah water law professor.…

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Equality Florida rallying members to oppose Frank Artiles’ transgender bill

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Miami Republican Frank Artiles’ controversial bill that would criminalize bathroom use for transgender people moves to its second committee in the House tomorrow, and LGBT activists are in Tallahassee right now trying to lobby legislators to vote against it. HB 583 goes before the Government Operations Subcommittee on Tuesday. The legislation would make it illegal for the transgendered to enter sex segregated facilities such as bathrooms, locker rooms, or dressing rooms. Critics say the bill would also compel businesses to discriminate against their own employees…

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