Category: State & National News
Rubio: ‘Cuba today is governed exactly the same way as it was 48 hours ago’
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio yesterday appeared on NBC’s “Meet the Press with Chuck Todd.†He said that while the death of Fidel Castro is a…
Pensacola Speaks: Hear from Florida delegate to Electoral College
My guest today on “Pensacola Speaks” will be Jeremy Evans, state committeeman of the Escambia County Republican Executive Committee. He is one of Florida’s 29…
Nelson asks for investigation into sales of Florida driver license database
Florida has sold the personal info of more than 15 million Florida drivers to 75 companies the past two year. U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson (D-FL)…
Speaker Corcoran says local elected officials should do their own lobbying [podcast]
On “Pensacola Speaks,” incoming Florida House Speaker Richard Corcoran discussed why he believes that city and county governments shouldn’t hire firms to lobby the Florida…
Pensacola Speaks today: Speaker Richard Corcoran and Grover Robinson
We will open “Pensacola Speaks” on News Talk 1370 WCOA with Escambia County Commissioner Grover Robinson. He will be in the studio from 5:10-5:30 p.m….
Florida Senate, House differ on lobbyist rules
By BRANDON LARRABEE THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA New Florida Senate rules released Tuesday do not include the broad-based restrictions on lobbying and budget measures…
White, Williamson head to Tallahassee for first meeting
By JIM TURNER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA More than 60 newly elected lawmakers were in the Capitol on Tuesday, comparing their recent political campaigns…
More see Miller as logical choice for VA secretary
The New York Times has Congressman Jeff Miller (R-Chumuckla) as the favorite to be the Veterans Affairs Secretary in Donald Trump’s Cabinet. In fact, the…
Hammer: private dollars should pay for lobbyists, not public
In a viewpoint in the Tallahassee Democrat, NRA lobbyist Marion Hammer said that she agrees with incoming Florida House Speaker Richard Corcoran when it comes…
Rick Scott possible pick for Health and Human Services secretary
Politico has speculated that Florida Gov. Rick Scott is a contender to be Donald Trump’s Secretary of Health and Human Services, as is Dr. Ben…
Pot amendment creates green rush
By DARA KAM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Florida voters’ overwhelming approval of a constitutional amendment legalizing medical marijuana for a broad swath of patients…
State weekly roundup: GOP holds Trump Card
(Recap and analysis of the week in state government) By BRANDON LARRABEE THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA The 2016 elections had already produced their share…
Bondi added to Trump Transition Team
Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi, an early supporter of newly elected President Donald Trump, was named Friday to Trump’s 16-member Presidential Transition Team Executive Committee….
Backroom briefing: Money on the move
(Weekly political notes from The News Service of Florida) By JIM SAUNDERS AND JIM TURNER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA When Florida lawmakers approved changes…
Florida TaxWatch: Zika virus may impact state budget
The latest Florida TaxWatch Budget Watch raises the alarm on the potential impact of the on the state budget. Despite Congressional approval of a $1.1…
Three key tactics that pushed Trump to victory
Ben Kaplan, CEO of PR Hacker, wrote me about how Donald Trump used Twitter, emotion-triggering local events, and bold statements of outsider status to become…
Buzz: Miller could be next VA Secretary
With Donald Trump’s victory, speculation has already begun about who will be in his Cabinet. Here are the names we’re hearing: Secretary of State –…
Breaking news: Firefighters withdraw support of Solar Amendment 1
The Florida Professional Firefighters have withdrawn their endorsement of Constitutional Amendment #1, Rights of Consumers Regarding Solar Energy Choice. Official Announcement: “Our support for the…
Gulf Power pumps in $2 million to pass Amendment 1
The News Service of Florida reports that Gulf Power has contributed $2.2 million to the Consumers for Smart Solar, the political action committee supporting Amendment…
Zombies will not steal the election from Trump
Some in my “Pensacola Speaks” radio audience are convinced that dead people will be voting in this year’s presidential election, and all those votes will…
