Gov. Scott Says He Will Veto Bill to Increase Speed Limit

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Published May 14, 2014 at 11:29 AM EDT

The Florida Legislature passed a bill to boost the speed limit on the state’s highways, but the governor says he won’t allow the proposal to become law.

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