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$19 million

Florida's spending on legal fees to defend state policies that didn't hold up in court since Gov. Rick Scott took office in 2011. The successful lawsuits have dealt with a range of laws -- from drug testing and voting rights to gay marriage.

Florida's spending on legal fees to defend state policies that didn't hold up in court since Gov. Rick Scott took office in 2011. The successful lawsuits have dealt with a range of laws -- from drug testing and voting rights to gay marriage.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.