Jacob OglesApril 8, 2019
4min1517
Legislation heads to Senate Criminal Justice today.
Tag: Debbie Mayfield
Jacob OglesApril 8, 2019
Peter SchorschApril 3, 2019
4min396
The Legislature has tried to address the PBMs in the past with some success, but more action is needed.
Scott PowersMarch 18, 2019
3min447
Brodeur has two Demoratic opponents in SD 9. Mayfield is unupposed in SD 17.
Ryan NicolMarch 5, 2019
7min444
Several legislators from the area spoke with Florida Politics ahead of Session.
Drew WilsonFebruary 6, 2019
4min502
"Florida’s patients need the right medication at the right time.”
Scott PowersDecember 27, 2018
9min837
A federal judge has thrown out a lawsuit from Indian River County, clearing the way for Brightline to consider its next steps in building a higher-speed passenger railroad that could connect West Palm Beach and Orlando. “The court’s decision adds momentum to our efforts of connecting Orlando to South Florida,” Brightline spokeswoman Ali Soule said in […]
Scott PowersNovember 27, 2018
9min748
Characterizing Virgin Trains USA’s agreement offering safety upgrades while ending some longtime opposition as a good first step, more is needed, state Sen. Debbie Mayfield said Tuesday. Mayfield intends to keep the pressure on the private railroad company seeking to extend passenger train service. Over the weekend, Virgin Trains USA, formerly known as Brightline (and All Aboard […]
Scott PowersAugust 29, 20188min838
All Aboard Florida received state approval Wednesday to sell $1.75 billion in federal private equity bonds to extend its private, high-speed, Brightline passenger train system from South Florida to Orlando. Meeting in Orlando, the Florida Development Finance Corp. board voted unanimously to grant state permission for the financing after more than three hours of public […]
A.G. GancarskiAugust 16, 2018
3min218
U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis snagged three new gubernatorial endorsements Thursday from Brevard County, as the Northeast Florida Congressman continues to build momentum during GOP primary early voting. Sen. Debbie Mayfield, Rep. Randy Fine and County Commissioner John Tobia endorsed after a roundtable regarding algae blooms in the St. Lucie River and Indian River Lagoon. Mayfield noted that “Ron is a […]
Drew WilsonAugust 13, 2018
7min505
Agriculture Commissioner candidate Denise Grimsley got the nod from a large contingency of her colleagues in the Florida Legislature Monday, adding another 32 backers just days after she announced three dozen endorsements from local elected officials from all corners of the Sunshine State. Grimsley, a Sebring Republican, has been a member of the state Legislature […]