Florida state Rep. Mike Fasano, on the pension bill the legislature passed and Gov. Rick Scott signed that forces counties to contribute $264 million more to the state's pension system.
This weekend 95 affiliated events across the country will be a part of National Day of Civic Hacking, which is aimed at advancing the principles of transparency, participation and collaboration with regards to government and its use of technology.
Gov. Rick Scott signed into law two bills aimed at helping victims of sex trafficking clear their names for crimes like drug use or prostitution that are tied to their forced servitude.
The California Assembly passed a bill to raise California's minimum wage from $8 to $9.25 an hour over the next three years. The bill also requires future increases to keep pace with inflation
California state Sen. Ricardo Lara, on the Boy Scouts of America policy that allows openly gay boy scouts but not gay adult leaders. On Wednesday, the state Senate approved a bill to revoke the organization's nonprofit status.
