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Attorney General Bondi’s Statement on Florida Supreme Court Decision in Perry v. State

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Attorney General Pam Bondi today issued the following statement in response to the Florida Supreme Court’s decision in the case of Perry v. State:

“I am pleased with the Florida Supreme Court’s decision today to allow ongoing capital punishment cases to proceed with proper jury instruction. This decision provides our courts with the clarification needed to proceed with murder cases in which the death penalty is sought.”

To view the Florida Supreme Court’s decision, click here.

Attorney General Bondi Issues Statement on Florida Supreme Court Decision in McCall v. Scott

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Attorney General Pam Bondi issued the following statement in response to the Florida Supreme Court’s decision today to deny the review of a case challenging Florida’s Tax Credit Scholarship Program:

“Today, the Florida Supreme Court declined to review McCall v. Scott, a case dismissed by the lower court challenging the constitutionality of Florida’s Tax Credit Scholarship Program. I am pleased that the lower court’s decision will stand, and that this important program will continue to provide educational opportunities for children of families that have limited financial resources. Today is a great victory for our children.”

To view the Florida Supreme Court’s decision, click here.

Florida A&M University's Statement Regarding SGA's Electoral Commission Decision

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The Florida Legislature has provided for university student governments to self-govern, and pursuant to the August 2016 opinion, the First District Court of Appeals upheld this autonomy.
Subsequently, on January 11, 2017, Florida A&M University’s Student Government Association (SGA) – through its Electoral Commission – issued an electoral resolution determining that Justin Bruno and Devin Harrison are the SGA President and Vice President, respectively. The SGA has the authority to self-govern pursuant to Florida Law and the Florida Board of Governors’ regulation.
 
The University’s administration looks forward to working with SGA’s representatives.