TALLAHASSEE — Moments after he was formally elected Tuesday to serve as Florida’s next House speaker, Palm Harbor Republican Chris Sprowls waded into issues such as bolstering the state’s finances and addressing…
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Florida poll: Warren gains on Biden; both in dead heat with Trump
Sen. Elizabeth Warren has doubled her support in Florida in the last four months to pull within 10 points of former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden in the race for the Democratic…
Background checks seen as possible answer to mass shootings
TALLAHASSEE — After three hours of testimony from experts on Monday, the Republican head of a Florida Senate panel looking into mass violence and white nationalism suggested that increased background checks on…
Weekly Roundup: So long, justices, we hardly knew ye
TALLAHASSEE — Less than two weeks after Hurricane Dorian wrecked the Bahamas, a potential tropical cyclone is looming over the island chain. Weather experts on Friday predicted “Potential Tropical Cyclone 9†could…
Andrade has big fundraising month
By The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — State political candidates faced a Tuesday night deadline to file reports showing how much campaign money they raised in August. Here are top legislative…
Broxson makes list of wealthiest lawmakers
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Florida lawmakers will return to the Capitol next week to start holding committee meetings in advance of the 2020 legislative session. Members…
Florida to share voter registration info
Editor’s note: This is a big deal–and will make our voting registration more secure. From Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has agreed to allow Florida to join…
Florida’s ‘Winded’ Economy
By Christine Sexton, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Heading into a critical election year, Florida legislators may have to tighten spending because of a combination of a slowing economy and…
Salzman outraises Hill in July
Republican challenger Michelle Salzman outraised incumbent Florida House Rep. Mike Hill in July, according to reports filed with the Florida Secretary of State. Salzman brought in $1,966Â in cash from 29 donors and…
Broxson proposes name for bridge
Senator Doug Broxson (R-Gulf Breeze) announced today that he has submitted legislation to name the new Pensacola Bay Bridge, the “General Daniel ‘Chappie’ James Jr. Bridge.† Senator Broxson stated, “General James is…
Gaetz: No go on using military force against Iran without congressional approval
Today, U.S. Congressmen Matt Gaetz (FL-01) and Ro Khanna (CA-17), along with 16 original cosponsors, introduced an amendment to the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to prevent federal funds from being…
Miller’s zombie campaign
Florida Politic’s Noah Pransky reports how our former Congressman Jeff Miller has used his campaign account that he never shut down. Miller, who chaired the House Veterans Affairs subcommittee before he left…