By JIM TURNER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA People with concealed-firearms licenses could carry guns at state colleges and universities, under a proposal narrowly approved Monday by a Senate committee. Meanwhile, people…
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WSRE: Legislative Review: Dialogue with the Delegation airs on Jan. 29
WSRE-TV’s “Legislative Review: Dialogue with the Delegation” will be air live on Thursday, Jan. 29 from 7-8 p.m. Jeff Weeks will moderate the show on which state legislators will answer constituents’ questions…
Guns on campus bill moving through Florida House
A House panel is expected next week to take up a bill that would allow people with concealed-weapons licenses to carry guns on the campuses of state colleges and universities. The bill…
Lock-n-Load Lawmakers want guns on campus
By MARGIE MENZEL THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA A Florida lawmaker has filed a bill that would allow people to carry concealed weapons on the campuses of state colleges and universities. Rep….
State lawmakers seek input on local bills
State Representative Clay Ingram, chairman of the Escambia County State Legislative Delegation, announced today that a public hearing will be held on Monday, December 15, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at…
Evers endorses Valentino
I just received an endorsement letter from State Senator Greg Evers for Escambia County Commissioner Gene Valentino, who is battling Doug Underhill in the District 2 race. Evers wrote, “I have worked…
Evers: ‘It’ll be snowing in Miami’ when pension bill passes
By Brandon Larrabee, The News Service of Florida A law-enforcement union and one of the Republican senators who helped kill an overhaul of the state pension system last year came out Thursday…
Warning Shot bill to be discussed on IN Your Head Radio today
Sen. Greg Evers, R-Baker, has filed a bill that would grant immunity to people who show guns or fire warning shots in self-defense, and it will get a hearing on Wednesday. The…
IN Your Head Radio lineup for Monday, Jan. 6
I worked hard to put together at set of guests that can talk on national, state and local issues. Cumulus didn’t let me know that I would be on the air until…
Evers has bill regarding utility vehicles
State Sen. Greg Evers (R-Okaloosa) is sponsoring a bill (SB 478) that will require drivers to slow down or move over a lane when approaching a utility vehicle parked on the side…
Sen. Evers announces local state-funded road projects
The Florida Legislature has recently approved the funding for many key transportation projects across Northwest Florida. “As a member of the Senate Transportation Committee, it is my great honor to have worked…
Escambia County State Legislative Delegation sets date for hearing on local bills for Jan. 21
The Escambia County State Legislative Delegation will a public hearing on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2014 from 5-7 p.m. at the Jean & Paul Amos Performance Studio, located at 1000 College Blvd. in…
Americans for Prosperity Florida targets Greg Evers
Americans for Prosperity Florida, the conservative political advocacy group sponsored in part by billionaires David H. Koch and Charles Koch, has targeted one of Northwest Florida’s most conservative state senators. An AFP…
Evers’ Ethanol Victory
Sen. Greg Evers is applauding passage today of a bill repealing Florida’s requirement that fuel sold in the state be blended with ethanol. He described the passage as a “tremendous victory.†“The…
Evers and the Clays
Local lawmakers sat center stage last night as government officials and citizens bent their ears on a variety of topics. The Escambia County State Legislative Delegation—consisting of Rep. Clay Ford, Rep. Clay…
Luncheon with Lawmakers, or Tallahassee Wish List
Earlier this month, state legislators from northwest Florida visited Pensacola for a bite to eat and a sit-down with the local business community. The 2012 Legislative Luncheon—sponsored by area chambers of commerce—was…
Buzz: Murzin to enter Commission District 2 race
Before the day ends, we hear that State Rep. Dave Murzin will drop out to his State Senate race against Greg Evers and Mike Hill and file to run for Escambia County…
Poll: House Dist. 1 race wide open
According to the latest poll by Mass Marketing Media, the State House District 1 race is wide open with no candidate having a clear lead. Press Release: With the 2010 Primary Election…
Evers co-sponsors prayer bill
Rep. Greg Evers is co-sponsoring a bill, House Bill 31 that is designed to allow student-initiated inspirational messages at some school events. The bill was passed by the Florida House Pre K-12…
Evers shares wisdom. No really, that’s what it says
Press Release by Natalie Custodio: Tallahassee- Representative Greg Evers took a breather this morning from committee meetings to offer his own experience and wisdom to Florida’s next generation of civic-minded individuals. Representative…