Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi, who has been part of President Donald Trump’s impeachment communications team, will be part of the defense for his Senate trial, according to several Washington, D.C.-based…
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Highlights: State of the State
In his State of the State address today, Governor Ron DeSantis encouraged lawmakers to recognize that people are more mobile and will move out of states with high taxes and too many…
AG Barr reports on DOJ investigation into NAS shooting
Yesterday Attorney General William Barr had a press conference to reported on the Department of Justice investigation into the shooting at NAS Pensacola in early December. Â He described the incident as “an…
Andrade raises $16,500, Hill $9,630, Salzman $1,232
State lawmakers rake in contributions the weeks leading into the legislative session. They aren’t allowed to accept campaign contributions while the session is convened. December 2019 was no exception. District 2 State…
Gaetz explains his War Powers vote
In his weekly newsletter. Rep. Matt Gaetz explained his controversial vote in favor of a War Powers resolution. The resolution stated if the White House wants to declare war on Iran, Congress…
AG Moody opposes recreational pot referendum
Press Release: Attorney General Ashley Moody yesterday filed a petition regarding the Adult Use of Marijuana initiative. The initiative’s ballot summary claims it will permit adults to possess, use and buy marijuana….
Proposal targets Pensacola shooter ‘loophole’
By Jim Turner TALLAHASSEE — Three U.S. House members from Florida want to close a “loophole†used by a Saudi national to buy a handgun before he killed three people and injured…
Lawmakers look for way to curb vaping
By Dara Kam TALLAHASSEE — As state lawmakers ponder how — and if — to respond to teens’ skyrocketing use of electronic cigarettes, one university student is influencing the Florida Senate leader’s…
NRA, Local Governments square off on gun law
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — The National Rifle Association and local-government groups are trying to help sway an appeals court in a battle about a controversial state…
Bondi: Trump won’t testify
Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi, a new member of President Donald Trump’s impeachment defense team, said this morning the president is unlikely to testify in the U.S. House’s impeachment inquiry. “Of…
DeSantis proposes $91.4 billion budget
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday proposed a $91.4 billion state budget for next year, touting plans to funnel more money to public-school…
Salzman outraises Hill again
State Rep. Mike Hill (R-Marcus Point) raised $1,100 last month from two contributors for his 2020 campaign. A thousand dollars came from the Realtors Political Advocacy Committee. GOP challenger Michelle Salzman raised…