Category: State & National News
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
ECUA comments on arrest of former ECUA MRF director
Yesterday, Inweekly broke the news that Jarrell Reynolds, the former director of the ECUA Materials Recycling Facility, had been arrest on Monday, Nov.. 4 for…
Breaking News: Passidomo to be Senate President
Sources in Tallahassee called to say Florida Senate Majority Leader Kathleen Passidomo (R-Naples) has been chosen to be Senate President in 2022-24. Passidomo’s selection is…
Steps to Impeachment
Step 1:Â Inquiry – Impeachment investigation conducted by three House committees: 1) Intelligence, 2) Foreign Relations, 3) Government Reform & Oversight. Step 2: Articles Approved…