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Clay Ingram hosting fundraiser for Rebekah Bydlak

Termed out Pensacola Republican Rep. Clay Ingram is hosting a fundraiser on May 8 for Rebekah Bydlak, the leading candidate … Drew Wilson

Rick Scott, Cabinet plan to meet in felons’ rights battle

Awaiting a decision from an appellate court, Gov. Rick Scott has scheduled a Wednesday night meeting of the state’s Board … News Service Of Florida

After a year, families hear nothing on calls for justice for the Groveland Four

A year ago, the families of the “Groveland Four” fought back tears, joined with Florida Legislature leaders, and watching as … Scott Powers

Frank White’s cash position an advantage in AG race

There’s four months left before Republicans pick their nominee in to replace Attorney General Pam Bondi, and Pensacola Rep. Frank … Drew Wilson

State names 9 Medicaid health plans but challenges loom

Florida officials on Tuesday announced the names of the nine health plans the state wants to ink contracts with to … News Service Of Florida

Legislative, Influence and Policy

Lori Berman’s special election victory certified

Lantana Democrat Lori Berman’s special election victory for a Palm Beach County Senate district, which moved her up from the … News Service Of Florida

Dana Young: Let’s get the medical marijuana licensing train rolling

Sen. Dana Young is pressing the Department of Health to ramp up efforts to issue more licenses for medical marijuana … Jim Rosica

The CRC’s Brecht Heuchan defends ‘grouping’ in proposals sent to voters

Florida’s 39-member Constitution Revision Commission is catching flak for “grouping” items among the eight proposals it has voted to place … Michael Moline

Jacqui Thurlow-Lippisch defends CRC amendment bundling

Jacqui Thurlow–Lippisch, an appointee of fellow Martin County resident Senate President Joe Negron to the Constitution Revision Commission, defended the … News Service Of Florida