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1. Senate Plan Would Clear Way for Trauma Centers

   Apr 19, 2013 | Sunshine State News

   Plunging into a debate about Florida's trauma system, a Senate committee Thursday approved proposals that could make it easier to open new hospital trauma centers --- and assure that some disputed trauma centers would remain open.

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   Related Topix: Florida, Manatee County, FL, Bayonet Point, FL, Pasco County, FL, Bay County, FL

2. Joe Negron Looks for Health Expansion Compromise

   Apr 17, 2013 | Sunshine State News

   With the House and Senate taking vastly different approaches to expanding health care for low-income Floridians, a key lawmaker Wednesday floated a possible compromise that comes down to this: Let the people choose.

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   Related Topix: Florida, Health Insurance, Health, Land O' Lakes, FL, Medicaid

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3. Lawmakers Pile Up Cash for 2014 Races

   Apr 10, 2013 | Sunshine State News

   As the House and Senate consider changing Florida's campaign-finance laws this spring, they are debating whether to increase a longstanding $500 cap on contributions to political candidates.

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   Related Topix: Florida, Rick Scott, US Governors, Port Orange, FL

4. Another Medicaid Alternative Pops Up in the Senate

   Apr 1, 2013 | Sunshine State News

   In a possible alternative to expanding Medicaid, a Senate committee Tuesday is expected to take up a proposal aimed at helping low-income Floridians get health services -- while turning down billions of dollars in federal money.

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   Related Topix: Healthcare Law, Law, Medicaid, Health, Florida, Health Care Policy, Health Insurance

5. Dolphins' Stadium, Even Dan Marino, Supported in Senate Committee w/Photo

   Feb 5, 2013 | Sunshine State News

   It's been years since NFL great Dan Marino moved the yard markers at what is now Sun Lite Stadium, but he still has fans even in the Florida Senate after a "I like the Dolphins, I even still like Dan Marino," said Senate Commerce and Tourism Committee Chair Nancy Detert, R-Venice, as a proposal to upgrade the stadium went before her committee ... (more)

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6. Ban on Credit Reports on New Hires Backed by Senate Committee

   Jan 15, 2013 | Sunshine State News

   A bill that would prohibit most employers from using credit scores on new hires got the full backing of the Senate Commerce and Tourism Committee.

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7. Obamacare Creates Questions About State Marketplace

   Dec 7, 2012 | Sunshine State News

   The long-discussed Florida Health Choices program is moving forward with plans to run a health-insurance "marketplace" catering to small businesses, but its long-term future is more uncertain because of the federal health overhaul.

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   Related Topix: US Senate, Republican, US Politics, Senator Marco Rubio, US News, Florida