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Danny McAuliffeNovember 26, 2018

The new leader of the Florida Senate wants to afford more freedom to state universities wishing to rename buildings previously designated by the state Legislature. Senate President Bill Galvano, after assuming the chamber’s top spot last week, told reporters that he supports “a framework for universities to do their naming and having flexibility, instead of having […]

Danny McAuliffeNovember 20, 2018

Republican state Rep. Jose Oliva assumed speakership of the Florida House on Tuesday, encouraging members to “focus our efforts on those things we can only do together.” Oliva will lead the chamber during the 2019 and 2020 Legislative Sessions. His ascension took place at the Organization Session that occurs every two years after an election cycle. Party […]

Danny McAuliffeNovember 20, 2018

State lawmakers are preparing to address election laws in the wake of a controversial midterm that saw three statewide races head to hotly disputed recounts. What’s more, addressing the issue appears to have a bipartisan backing. State Rep. Kionne McGhee on Tuesday pledged to make election reform a top priority, just hours after he formally assumed […]

Danny McAuliffeNovember 19, 2018

During a ceremonial meeting of Florida House Republicans, members unanimously nominated Jose Oliva as House Speaker and MaryLynn Magar Speaker Pro-Tempore. The House will convene early Tuesday to formally recognize the two lawmakers, along with others, in their leadership capacities set for the next two legislative sessions. Republican state Rep. Blaise Ingoglia, in recognizing Oliva, described […]

Danny McAuliffeNovember 19, 2018

Incoming House Democratic Leader Kionne McGhee has named four fellow legislators to accompany him in directing party efforts through the next two legislative sessions. McGhee, a Cutler Bay Democrat, selected state Reps. Margaret Good, Shevrin Jones, Richard Stark and Barbara Watson as Deputy Leaders on Monday. With these selections, Democratic leadership will be representative of […]

Danny McAuliffeNovember 14, 2018

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Sunshine State sellers should beat 2017’s year-end shopping sales, according to the Florida Retail Federation, the state’s premier vendor association. That’s welcome news to Florida retailers, who typically rely on the swift-approaching days of festivities for 20-40 percent of their yearly sales. And “this time of year shines the spotlight even brighter on retailers and their impact,” FRF President and […]

Danny McAuliffeNovember 14, 2018

State Sen. David Simmons is primed to be the upper chamber’s second-in-command during the 2019 and 2020 Legislative Sessions. Senate President-elect Bill Galvano, a Bradenton Republican, on Wednesday announced his selection of the Longwood Republican to fill the role. The Senate is expected to approve Simmons’ appointment on Tuesday, when the chamber meets for Organizational […]

Danny McAuliffeNovember 13, 2018

Online retail giant Amazon won’t be setting up its new headquarters in any Florida city. Why? Equality Florida is pointing to the absence of statewide non-discrimination policies for the LGBTQ community. Under current state law, it’s still legal to discriminate against LGBT individuals in employment, housing and public accommodations. Statewide civil rights protections — provided […]

Danny McAuliffeNovember 13, 2018

Hurricane Michael probably won’t change the trajectory of the Florida’s population, according to state economists. The Florida Demographic Estimating Conference, an arm of the Legislative Office of Economic and Demographic Research, recently adopted a revised population growth projection: About 14,000 more people are expected to set up residency in the Sunshine State by April 2019 than […]

Danny McAuliffeNovember 12, 2018

The state offers a unique experience for wounded veterans to connect with each other on the home front. And Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam is helping get the word out about the program — Operation Outdoor Freedom — as state offices observe Veterans Day. “Operation Outdoor Freedom is a special way of connecting the natural resources […]

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Bill Galvano outlines path to rename FSU law school

Jose Oliva begins as House Speaker with message of cooperation

Election reform an early talking point in Florida House

Jose Oliva primed to assume House Speaker post

House Democrats fill out leadership roles

Retailers optimistic about holiday season

David Simmons selected Senate President Pro Tempore

Snubbed by Amazon: Lack of LGBTQ protections hurt Florida, group says

Hurricane Michael unlikely to affect population growth

Adam Putnam invites wounded veterans to fishing, hunting excursions