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Peter SchorschJanuary 31, 2018

“Is it a matter of if, Burr, or which one?” — Alexander Hamilton in Hamilton: An American Musical. Is it a matter of *if* Richard Corcoran, who undoubtedly sees himself as a modern-day revolutionary, or *when* he announces he’s running for Florida governor? If this week — one in which Corcoran’s political committee began airing a […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 30, 2018

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Three candidates vying in the House District 72 special election engaged in their first — and likely only — televised debate Tuesday night, two weeks before voters decide Feb. 13. Republican James Buchanan, Democrat Margaret Good, and Libertarian Alison Foxall all appeared on the hourlong debate (with commercials) aired on WWSB, the ABC affiliate in Sarasota. Anchor Alan […]

Ana CeballosJanuary 30, 2018

Amid tough immigration talk in Florida politics this election year, state senators on Tuesday halted a bid to penalize local officials in so-called “sanctuary cities” who do not fully comply with federal immigration authorities. The Republican sponsor of the measure, Sen. Aaron Bean, requested his bill be temporarily postponed as it did not “yet meet […]

A.G. GancarskiJanuary 30, 2018

On Tuesday, the Florida Senate Ethics and Elections Committee approved a landmark bill on “Creating the Task Force on the Prevention of Sexual Harassment and Misconduct.” SB 1628, sponsored by Plantation Democrat Lauren Book, mandates that the task force meets every four years. It bars legislators, candidates, agency employees, and lobbyists from sexually harassing anyone, and […]

Jim RosicaJanuary 30, 2018

A key committee Tuesday moved along this year’s House gambling bill, but the fractures on the committee echoed those among the state’s gambling interests. The Tourism and Gaming Control Subcommittee OK’d the measure (PCB TGC 18-01) on a 9-6 vote, with Rockledge Republican Tom Goodson joining the panel’s five Democrats in voting ‘no.’ Committee chair Mike La Rosa said […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 30, 2018

On Monday, Congressman Ron DeSantis made it official — launching his long-expected bid for Florida governor. Taking to a Boca Raton stage as the late Tom Petty’s “I Won’t Back Down” played, the North Florida Republican claimed he was the only “principled conservative” and an outsider in the race — a direct knock on both […]

A.G. GancarskiJanuary 30, 2018

On Tuesday afternoon, the Florida Senate Judiciary Committee will be the first Senate panel to mull the sanctuary cities ban bill (HB 9) that passed the House already. And one of the House co-sponsors of that measure — Jacksonville Republican Jay Fant, a candidate for Attorney General — sent an email to supporters last night, urging them […]

Ana CeballosJanuary 29, 2018

A Senate panel on Monday pushed forward a bill that would make it harder for future lawmakers to raise taxes, but also put the upper chamber at odds with the House and Gov. Rick Scott. The proposal by Republican Sen. Kelli Stargel is less stringent than the version passed by the House last week. Under […]

Ana CeballosJanuary 29, 2018

The Andrew Gillum campaign on Monday criticized House Speaker Richard Corcoran‘s campaign for running a “race-baiting” TV ad that aims at “vilifying immigrants.” “It’s a vile ad that seeks to divide us against one another, and the Speaker ought to be ashamed of himself,” said Geoff Burgan, the communications director for Gillum’s gubernatorial campaign. The […]

Drew WilsonJanuary 29, 2018

With an eye on the governor’s mansion, House Speaker Richard Corcoran has spent nearly $100,000 on a Fox News media buy to campaign off a legislative priority: banning so-called “sanctuary cities.” In a dramatic ad, Corcoran warns undocumented immigrants can target “any family, anywhere” — including a teenage girl walking in a Florida suburb. The message […]

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Richard Corcoran campaigns off ‘sanctuary city’ ban bill