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Some advocates for seniors were riled by Gov. Rick Scott's recent veto of legislation that would have eased criminal background screenings for volunteers working with the elderly.
They said the cost of background checks could deter some people from volunteering. Scott said eliminating them posed a risk to vulnerable seniors. Carole Green, secretary of the Department of Elder Affairs under Gov. Jeb Bush, agrees with Scott. READ MORE
Members of Southwest Florida's legislative delegation told local business leaders Wednesday they're satisfied they balanced the state budget this year without raising taxes or fees.
Lawmakers spoke to business leaders at a chamber luncheon in Fort Myers. State Rep. Trudi Williams, R-Fort Myers, who's served in the Florida House since 2004, said some really important laws were passed this year. She said she regrets some budget cuts, but lawmakers did what they had to do. READ MORE
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