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Statement by Representative Janet Long to veto of SB6

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I strongly commend Governor Crist for taking a stand in support of Florida’s children and teachers by vetoing Senate Bill 6. “Improving and reforming the education system should be a bipartisan effort developed in concert with Florida’s teachers and others. Unfortunately, Senate Bill 6 succumbed to partisan politics over what is in the best interest of our students, teachers, and all Floridians. “I believe that changes to the education system should not involve shoving unproven, divisive ideas down everyone’s throats.…

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Janet Long only seven points ahead of newcomer Larry Ahern, according to poll of House District 51

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According to exclusive poll results obtained by this blog, Democratic incumbent Janet Long holds a narrow seven point lead over political newcomer Republican Larry Ahern.  Long leads Ahern 38% – 31% according to this poll taken on March 17 & 18  and has a margin of error of 4.9%.  Keep in mind, this is not my poll, so I cannot verify the polls’ results, but my source for this information is from the same source which provided the spot-on polling data during the St. Petersbug…

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Rep. Janet Long’s bill to boost tax haul for rooms booked online meets stiff resistance

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  When the PriceLine Negotiator or the Roaming Gnome gets you a good deal on a hotel room, he’s paying less in hotel room taxes than you would be if you booked the room yourself. Counties and some in the Legislature say that should change because of the tax money that’s being left on the table. But a bill (which I track using LobbyTools) to clarify that online rooms should result in the same amount of taxes going to state…

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Rep. Janet Long’s bill to boost tax haul for rooms booked online meets stiff resistance

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When the PriceLine Negotiator or the Roaming Gnome gets you a good deal on a hotel room, he’s paying less in hotel room taxes than you would be if you booked the room yourself. Counties and some in the Legislature say that should change because of the tax money that’s being left on the table. But a bill (which I track using LobbyTools) to clarify that online rooms should result in the same amount of taxes going to state coffers…

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Florida Cabinet reinforces Rep. Janet Long’s legislation to rein in public adjusters

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After nearly five years, claims that continue to be filed against insurance companies as a result of Hurricane Wilma are being considered by the state’s top political leaders. State Rep. Janet Long (D-St. Petersburg) said “recognition of the problem by the Governor, Chief Financial Officer and Attorney General adds further importance and urgency” to a bill she filed this week that would limit the time that claims can be filed. Current law allows five years. Rep. Long’s bill (HB 1181)…

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Florida Cabinet reinforces Rep. Janet Long’s legislation to reign in public adjusters

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After nearly five years, claims that continue to be filed against insurance companies as a result of Hurricane Wilma are being considered by the state’s top political leaders. State Representative Janet Long (D-St. Petersburg) said “recognition of the problem by the Governor, Chief Financial Officer and Attorney General adds further importance and urgency” to a bill she filed this week that would limit the time that claims can be filed. Current law allows five years. Representative Long’s bill (HB 1181)…

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Rep. Janet Long files the Arrive Alive Act

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Representative Janet Long (D-Seminole) and Senator Paula Dockery (R-Lakeland) have filed the “Arrive Alive Act” pertaining to text-based communication while driving. Filed as Senate Bill 328 and House Bill 323, this bipartisan effort seeks to make Florida’s highways safer by outlawing the use of text-based communications while driving. If passed, Florida will join 19 other states and be in an excellent position to receive potential federal incentives that are being enacted for states who are taking steps to reduce distracted…

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