Jesse SchecknerPalm Beach County GOP touts $1.1M haul in Q1. It all happened at Mar-a-Lago
The Palm Beach County GOP last quarter received close to 250 individual donations.
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Staff ReportsDelegation for 4.19.24: Foreign aid — new sanctions — impeachment? — mental health — caregivers
Congress tries to pass a foreign aid package, while many in the delegation soured on the details.
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Lake Alfred City Commissioner arrested for possessing child porn
Charles Lake told authorities he has viewed such content regularly since at least 2008.
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Associated PressEmergency rooms refused to treat pregnant women, leaving one to miscarry in a lobby restroom
‘They are so scared of a pregnant patient, that the emergency medicine staff won’t even look. They just want these people gone.’
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Lake Alfred City Commissioner arrested for possessing child porn
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Brevard Co. consultant faces wire fraud charges tied to PPP loan
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Legislative, Influence & Policy
Transcript from Christian Ziegler sex video details decision not to pursue rape charge
Other records released by police show conversations about the threesome years before the investigated encounter.
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A.G. GancarskiGov. DeSantis grants patriotic organizations and chaplains access to public schools
‘Satanists’ won’t make the cut, but other preachers and groups will be in schools next year.
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Gabrielle RussonFDACS inspectors find nearly 200,000 hemp products targeting kids in search
In Florida, the hemp industry is among the biggest in the nation.
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Gray RohrerCapitol makeover moves Gov. DeSantis administration to temporary digs
Executive Office of the Governor employees are expected to return to the Capitol offices before the next Regular Session in March 2025.
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Communism history classes are coming to Florida K-12 schools
Mao Tse-Tung and Joseph Stalin will be introduced to Sunshine State students in the coming years.
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Gov. DeSantis suggests high school football coaches need to be paid more
‘I want it to be attractive to coach.’
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2024 – Presidential
12 jurors have been picked for Donald Trump’s hush money trial. Selection of alternates ongoing
The Judge also scheduled a hearing on the prosecution’s request for contempt sanctions for Trump.
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First 6 jurors are chosen for Donald Trump’s hush money criminal trial; 12 more still needed
‘I will not tolerate any jurors being intimidated in this courtroom.’
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Fresh Take FloridaNew Florida college survey asks students: Does a vote for Donald Trump or Joe Biden end a friendship?
The survey also contains several new questions this year related to protests and freedom of speech on campus.
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Donald Trump’s history-making hush-money trial begins with challenge of picking a jury
Prosecutors asked for Trump to be sanctioned over social media posts that they said violated the Judge’s gag order.
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Tax Day reveals a major split in how Joe Biden and Donald Trump would govern
The men have different thoughts what should happen on America’s tax rates— and their own.
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Alaska, Wyoming Primaries should pad Joe Biden delegate count
There’s not much drama in either state with a cleared field and no other options.
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2024 – Initiatives
FAU poll: Just 47% support recreational pot measure, with 18% undecided
The referendum needs 60% support to pass.
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Ron DeSantis slams marijuana amendment again, warns of ‘toking up’ near schools
‘That is not good for families, that is not good for the elderly.’
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Ron DeSantis urges reporters to ask Donald Trump where he stands on Florida abortion rights initiative
The Governor once hammered Trump on reproductive rights. Now both abortion and the former President are on the November ballot.
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Like Florida, Arizona voters could decide abortion rights in November
‘This is an issue that people are eager to see on the ballot,’ said an Arizona abortion rights advocate.
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Abortion rights supporters rally in Orlando to kick off Yes on 4 campaign
Activists had their say Saturday in Central Florida.
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Rick Scott softens his abortion position after Florida Supreme Court ruling
Scott is softening his messaging amid roiling politics on abortion across the country.
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2024 – Down Ballot
Kristen Arrington has Dem money lead in SD 25, while Jon Arguello leads in GOP donations
But self-funder Jose Augusto Martinez has the most cash on hand.
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Laurel Lee has drawn plenty of challengers. But do any of them have money?
Only 1 challenger at the end of March has enough cash to even qualify for the ballot.
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Vern Buchanan outraises Eddie Speir 17-to-1
The longtime incumbent saw interest from around the country. The Primary challenger continues to self-fund.
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Debbie Mucarsel-Powell continues to hammer Rick Scott on abortion restrictions
The Democrat continues to press the GOP incumbent on his reproductive rights statements and record. Will voters respond in November?
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Rick Scott ‘Socialismo’ ad continues outreach to Hispanics
The spot can be seen on TV and digitally.
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Poll: Rick Scott above 50%, 16-point lead over potential Democratic challenger
In good news for Scott. 19% of Democratic respondents and 17% of those who voted for Joe Biden in 2020 say they’d back the Republican’s re-election.
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Culture Wars
Emergency rooms refused to treat pregnant women, leaving one to miscarry in a lobby restroom
‘They are so scared of a pregnant patient, that the emergency medicine staff won’t even look. They just want these people gone.’
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Christine Jordan SextonDon’t expect a ruling on children’s health insurance dust-up until May
U.S. District Judge and Donald Trump appointee William Jung is presiding over the challenge.
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More than 22K children dropped from Florida KidCare in 2024 as state challenges federal eligibility protections
Florida is the only state challenging the new federal health insurance protections for children
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Rick Scott backs 15-week abortion ban with exceptions, distancing from law Gov. DeSantis signed
‘I think that’s where the population is.’
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As abortion battle rages in Florida, Arizona Supreme Court upholds ban from Civil War era
Arizona’s ruling sparked anger among Democrats and celebration from Christian conservatives.
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Florida pension plan supported Disney CEO Bob Iger in proxy fight
Bob Iger retained control of his company board last week.
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South Florida
Palm Beach County GOP touts $1.1M haul in Q1. It all happened at Mar-a-Lago
The Palm Beach County GOP last quarter received close to 250 individual donations.
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Pete Buttigieg to hold roundtable with city Mayors in Miami
The Biden-Harris campaign made clear that Buttigieg is appearing ‘in his personal capacity,’ not as a Cabinet member.
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Marco Rubio keeps ripping high insurance costs
The Senator from South Florida delivers increasingly familiar talking points.
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Contest for open HD 115 seat draws $300K in Q1 for candidates with political, firefighter union support
3 Republicans and 1 Democrat are competing for the seat freshman Rep. Alina García is vacating to run for Miami-Dade Supervisor of Elections.
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Jared Moskowitz taps local donors, national groups to add $474K in Q1 toward CD 23 defense
Ex-Palm Beach County Commissioner Robert Weinroth, a former supporter of Moskowitz’s, led a crowded Republican Primary field with $223K raised.
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Take a bow: Show biz union backs Daniella Levine Cava for re-election as Miami-Dade Mayor
‘Having a Mayor who stands with us in our fight for fair pay and increased opportunity is critical for local entertainment workers.’
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Federal
House leaders toil to advance Ukraine and Israel aid. But threats to oust Mike Johnson grow
In a narrowly divided House, leadership is working closely with the minority of rules.
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Senate dismisses 2 articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary, ends trial
Angry Republicans called for several votes to delay the inevitable final outcome.
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Supreme Court questions obstruction charges brought against Jan. 6 rioters and Donald Trump
Some of the conservative Justices said the law was so broad that it could be used against even peaceful protests.
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Noncitizen voting isn’t an issue in federal elections, regardless of conspiracy theories. Here’s why
There have been cases of noncitizens casting ballots, but they are extremely rare.
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Student loan discharge granted to over 21,000 more Floridians over GOP objections
The President continues forward despite GOP pushback.
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Gov. DeSantis blasts Joe Biden after closure of so-called ‘gun show loophole’
‘And what they’re trying to do is really crimp the ability to exercise Second Amendment rights.’
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Foreign Affairs
What’s inside the $95B House package focused on aiding Ukraine and Israel
Will this package cost the Speaker his job?
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House’s Ukraine, Israel aid package gains Joe Biden’s support, Mike Johnson fights to keep job
The aid packages will likely need Democratic votes to pass. Will retaining Johnson need the same?
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Jared Moskowitz, Tom Kean Jr. introduce bipartisan bill condemning Iran attack on Israel
‘What the world witnessed this weekend was a declaration of war.’
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Iran’s attack on Israel spurs response from Florida politicians
‘We’re looking at the most dangerous Middle East moment since 1973.’
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Israel hails ‘success’ in blocking Iran’s unprecedented attack. Joe Biden seeks diplomatic response
Air Defense systems stopped 99% f incoming drones from Iran.
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The Israeli military says Iran has launched drones at Israel that will take hours to arrive
Tensions continue to ramp up in the Middle East.
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Emails & Opinions
Delegation for 4.19.24: Foreign aid — new sanctions — impeachment? — mental health — caregivers
Congress tries to pass a foreign aid package, while many in the delegation soured on the details.
Apolitical
Details revealed about Bob Graham’s interment, lying in state
The political giant will be honored in Tallahassee, with a memorial service for him next month in his hometown.
Gov. DeSantis orders flags at half-staff to honor Bob Graham
The Governor and First Lady have personally offered condolences today also.
Tech
Could Kennedy Space Center host 300 rocket launches a year?
Between private spaceflight, NASA and Space Force, there’s activity on the horizon.
Anonymous users are dominating right-wing discussions online. They also spread false information.
False stories proliferate on the internet.
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Universities
Leading Dem slams offering $500 for college students to participate in politically focused state survey
The prior version of the survey had low turnout.
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Cole PepperUSF announces construction management team for football stadium project
The selections: Manhattan Construction Company, H.J. Russell & Company and DuCon.
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Peter SchorschNew College pitches marine mammal grad program to BOG
If approved, the pieces are in place for a Fall 2024 launch.
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