Congressman Matt Gaetz still have safety concerns about the T-45 aircraft that have resumed training operations. On “Pensacola Speak,†he said, “I’m glad that in resuming training operations the Navy is keeping…
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Governor gets $1.5B from Trump Administration for health care
As the House and Senate get ready to start negotiating a budget for the upcoming fiscal year, Gov. Rick Scott and federal officials announced Wednesday that the state will have $1.5 billion…
Broxson: Triumph process like ‘Gilligan’s Island’ [podcast]
When asked for an updated on the legislation regarding the distribution of $300-million of Triumph Gulf Coast funds, State Sen. Doug Broxson said, “It feels like it’s ‘Gilligan’s Island.’ It was just…
National Security expert weighs on Syria attacks [podcast]
Yesterday on “Pensacola Speaks,” I interviewed Dr. Jacob Shively, an assistant professor in the University of West Florida’s Government Department, about the events in Syria last week. Dr. Shively has analyzed the…
Senate committee splits Triumph dollars with counties (update)
Over the weekend, I fielded several calls regard the amended Florida Senate Bill 364 concerning the Triumph funds. The amendment came from Panama City Sen. George Gainer and was passed by the…
Senate looks to add more medical pot licenses
By JIM SAUNDERS THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA With the bill sponsor saying it “faithfully” carries out a constitutional amendment that voters passed in November, a Senate committee Monday approved a bill…
Gwen Graham: ‘This state is in desperate need of leadership that just cares’ [podcast]
Former Congresswoman Gwen Graham believes Florida is ready for a change. The daughter of former U.S. Senator and Governor Bob Graham visited our office last Friday. “This state is in desperate need…
Surprise: Gaetz supports Revised American Health Care Act
Yesterday, Republicans in the House of Representatives revealed several key changes to the American Health Care Act (AHCA), the new Republican healthcare plan. Congressman Matt Gaetz (R-FL-01) led the fight for these…
Broxson: Florida Senate sends a ‘clear message’ [podcast]
The Senate Committee on Commerce and Tourism yesterday sent a clear message that the upper chamber wants to keep the Triumph Gulf Coast process “simple and not complicate it by any kind…
Gaetz: BRAC is coming [podcast]
Congressman Matt Gaetz said yesterday that Northwest Florida should prepare for a new BRAC (Base Closure and Realignment Commission). The last BRAC was in 2005. On “Pensacola Speaks” yesterday afternoon, he said,…
Buzz: Enterprise Florida CEO resigns abruptly (update)
The word from Tallahassee is Gov. Rick Scott’s new Enterprise Florida CEO, Chris Hart, has resigned. Hart had only held the position three months. His resignation letter was addressed to Stan Connally,…
Rubio: Trump’s style is ‘what people voted for’
Yesterday, Sen. Marco Rubio appeared on “Meet the Press with Chuck Todd†and addressed President Donald Trump’s recent tweets alleging wiretapping. On Friday, Rubio traveled on Air Force One with the President….