By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Allowing fans to place bets at professional sports arenas while games are played may sound far-fetched. But the twist on what are…
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The loveable, punchable Matt Gaetz
Congressman Matt Gaetz has become a household name for his intense loyalty to President Donald Trump. Whether that’s good or bad depends on the household. The Daily Beast has described Gaetz as…
DeSantis poised to push agenda in legislature
By Ann Ceballos, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday will start his first legislative session, where he will test his influence to push an extensive agenda…
Ten issues to watch during the 2019 session
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida –Florida lawmakers will gather March 5 in the House chamber to hear Gov. Ron DeSantis give his first State of the State address, the…
DeSantis rescinds appointment for Hayward
Florida Politics.com reports that former Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward’s last-minute appointment to the Florida Commission on Community Service was rescinded by Gov. Ron DeSantis. The governor on Friday retracted an additional 169…
NYT: Gaetz devised plan to attack Mueller probe
Congressman Matt Gaetz was identified as on the organizers of the U.S. House’s “coordinated” efforts to discredit the Mueller investigation of President Donald Trump, according to article published yesterday by The New…
Panhandle screwed in both budget deal, national emergency
The Florida Panhandle loves President Donald Trump. Its Congressman Matt Gaetz has the president on speed dial. However, the love didn’t translate to love for Northwest Florida. The budget package approved by…
District voters disagree with his NATO vote but remain satisfied with Gaetz
Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed bipartisan legislation that expressed congressional support for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). The bill passed in a 357-22 vote. All the “no” votes…
BP money eyed to help with hurricane recovery
By  Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida… TALLAHASSEE — Calls are growing to use BP oil spill money to bolster Hurricane Michael recovery efforts, potentially reducing the financial burden on local…
Poll: Floridians blame Trump for shutdown
In an InWeekly/Political Matrix poll of 840 likely Florida voters conducted between Jan. 19-21, we found the majority blame President Donald Trump for the federal government shutdown. Responses: 840 Total % President…
Meaning of ‘Murder’ key in felons’ voting rights
By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida.. TALLAHASSEE — A key Senate panel on Tuesday began grappling with how to carry out a constitutional amendment that “automatically†restores the right to…
Williamson files for 2020
The News Service of Florida reports House Rep. Jayer Williamson, R-Pace, has taken the first formal step toward running again in 2020. He opened a campaign account this week to seek another…