Janelle Irwin TaylorRuth’s List Florida backs ‘sane leader’ Patricia Alonzo in long shot Hillsborough County Commission bid
‘I’m running to flip control of the Hillsborough County Commission back to sane, compassionate, practical leaders.’
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Jacob OglesKat Cammack announces first round of American GRIT endorsements
The leadership PAC is focused on electing conservatives with blue-collar backgrounds.
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Bowen Kou launches hunger strike in protest of Senate Republican attack ads
‘These desperate political ads are meant to spread lies and hate.’
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Copley Gerdes offers bipartisan support for Pete Boland in open City Council contest
‘His ability to bridge divides and work collaboratively with all stakeholders will serve our city well.’
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News & Trending
Staff Reports
A.G. Gancarski
Associated Press
July 2, 2024
Peter Schorsch
Peter Schorsch
Could Vern Buchanan weigh another bid for Ways and Means Chair?
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Legislative, Influence & Policy
Independence Day Weekend is brought to you by these lobbyists and political organizations
Here’s a look at the Fourth of July in Lobbying.
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PACE loans expanded for energy efficiency, wind resistance improvements to homes
Gov. DeSantis signed legislation expanding the universe of improvements covered starting July 1.
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Alma Littles tapped for big job at Florida State University College of Medicine
‘Her career exemplifies the mission of the FSU College of Medicine to practice patient-centered health care, advance medical knowledge, and bring high-quality care where it is most needed.’
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Florida PhoenixPublic school chaplains, other education laws take effect Monday
Monday marks an increased number of school choice scholarships available to Florida families.
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‘Lab-grown’ meat maker hosts Miami tasting party as Florida ban goes into effect
A ban on the product goes into effect in July.
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Arts groups rocked by Gov. DeSantis vetoes
Across Florida, the scrambling for dollars is on.
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2024 – Presidential
Donald Trump campaign trumpets ‘fundraising momentum’ after beating Joe Biden in Q2
The President actually outraised the Republican in June, but Trump’s consultants are taking the long view.
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Judge delays Donald Trump’s sentencing in hush money case to eye high court ruling on presidential immunity
The proposed sentencing date will move back 2 months, to September.
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Prosecutor won’t oppose Donald Trump sentencing delay in hush money case after high court immunity ruling
That could mean sentencing takes place after the Republican National Convention.
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Joe Biden and the Democrats raise $264 million in 2nd quarter as they seek to calm post-debate anxieties
the campaign raised more than $33 million on the day of the debate and in its aftermath.
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Rick Scott thinks Joe Biden lacks ‘capacity’ to be President
‘Not today, not tomorrow, not next Jan. 20.’
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Ron DeSantis says ‘jig is up’ for Joe Biden’s ‘Weekend at Bernie’s’ presidency
The Governor said he had an ‘uncomfortable feeling’ watching Biden debate Donald Trump.
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2024 – Initiatives
Christine Jordan SextonEconomists review impact of abortion rights amendment … again
‘There’s been all kinds of words like “misleading” thrown around. There’s nothing misleading in what we were attempting to do.’
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Bait and switch? Vote No On 4 debuts ad campaign combatting ‘extreme’ abortion amendment
An ad says the constitutional amendment to reverse Florida’s abortion restrictions is more than it seems.
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Ron DeSantis’ Florida ‘Freedom Fund’ off to slow fundraising start
Anti-weed and anti-abortion forces have a long way to go to match the money in favor of the citizens’ initiatives DeSantis opposes.
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Gabrielle RussonAbortion rights advocates argue women need access to health care in post-Roe v. Wade era
‘We’re all sinners, and regardless of what your sin is, you’re the one at the end of the day that has to answer on that.’
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Robert HaughnMultiple Catholic dioceses donate to anti-abortion committee
The Florida Voters Against Extremism committee that has advocated against Amendment 4 received $80K from multiple Catholic dioceses during the reported June period.
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Ron DeSantis re-ups warnings about legal weed in schools, restaurants
The Governor warns that people could hold up to 50 joints at once, and says they could consume with impunity.
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2024 – Down Ballot
Kat Cammack announces first round of American GRIT endorsements
The leadership PAC is focused on electing conservatives with blue-collar backgrounds.
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Bowen Kou launches hunger strike in protest of Senate Republican attack ads
‘These desperate political ads are meant to spread lies and hate.’
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Hoteliers announce bipartisan slate of endorsements in state, local races
Here’s who Central Florida Hotel and Lodging Association is endorsing in some Orlando and state races.
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Senate Republicans slam Bowen Kou over foreign workers, bailout money in new video ad
The ad draws heavily from an interview Kou gave that he’s now suing over.
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‘Principled leader’: David Arreola receives major endorsements in HD 22 bid
Arreola announced his new wave of endorsements on Monday as he runs for the House District 22 seat.
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Whitney Fox lands powerful SEIU endorsement as CD 13 Democratic Primary inches closer
‘Together, we can build a Florida that works for all of us, not just the wealthy few.’
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Culture Wars
Gov. DeSantis hails supermajority death penalty verdict for cold-blooded killer in Sebring bank
The Governor reacted to a 9-3 jury decision to execute a shooter who killed 5 women in a bank in 2019.
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Debbie Mucarsel-Powell decries emergency abortion case going all way to Supreme Court
The U.S. Department of Justice sued Idaho in 2022.
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Ron DeSantis renews warning of migrant terror attacks on Joe Biden’s watch
‘How could you have that many people and not have some people that are hostile?’
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Nikki Fried says abortion makes health care an issue at the polls
Fried used access to abortion as a talking point in her unsuccessful Democratic Primary campaign against Charlie Crist.
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State delays Black history museum task force’s last meeting until days before report deadline
‘That is not the way you do things.’
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The Supreme Court upholds a gun control law intended to protect domestic violence victims
The case also had been closely watched for its potential to affect cases in which other gun ownership laws have been called into question, including in the high-profile prosecution of Hunter Biden.
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NE Florida
Drew DixonOrlando
St. Pete
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Tampa
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Jesse SchecknerTallahassee
South Florida
Medicaid fraud unit becomes fourth body to reject ‘Tooth Fairy’ case
A Florida Board of Dentistry (FBOD) probe remains ongoing.
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‘A strong voice for working people’: SEIU Florida backs Annette Taddeo for Miami-Dade Clerk
‘I’ve been fighting for our workers every day that I’ve been a public servant and I won’t ever stop.’
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Unsealed: Jeffrey Epstein’s grand jury records now viewable online
The records have long been sealed due to state limitations on exposing grand jury evidence. Lawmakers passed narrowly tailored legislation in February to circumvent those restrictions.
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Ryan NicolHispanic Vote PAC backs Gregory Tony for re-election, calls him ‘most qualified’ Broward Sheriff candidate
‘I am deeply honored to receive this endorsement.’
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‘The real deal’: Shevrin Jones backs former aide Emily Rodrigues for HD 98
‘Emily is a true warrior who will fight with everything she’s got.’
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SEIU Florida endorses ‘passionate advocate’ David Richardson for Miami-Dade Tax Collector
‘Under his leadership, Miami-Dade’s Tax Collector Office will better serve the needs of working-class people in our community.’
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Federal
Could Vern Buchanan weigh another bid for Ways and Means Chair?
Buchanan was overlooked last time, but a lot has changed.
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House Republicans sue Merrick Garland over access to Joe Biden interview audio
Republicans in the House previously made Garland the third Attorney General in U.S. history to be held in contempt of Congress.
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Donald Trump ally Steve Bannon surrenders to federal prison to serve 4-month sentence
Trump had previously pardoned Bannon in the final hours of his White House term as part of a flurry of clemency action.
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Ron DeSantis hails SCOTUS switch on Chevron deference
The long-standing principle was upended in a case last week involving fishermen and fees.
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Supreme Court makes it harder to charge Capitol riot defendants with obstruction, charge Donald Trump faces
More than 1,400 people have been charged with Capitol riot-related federal crimes.
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Supreme Court weakens federal regulators, overturning decades-old Chevron decision
The shock move means agency decisions will be getting a closer look by the courts.
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Foreign Affairs
Benjamin Netanyahu says he won’t agree to a deal that ends the war in Gaza, testing the latest truce proposal
The Israeli leader’s latest comments stood in sharp contrast to a deal detailed by Joe Biden.
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Ron DeSantis blames Joe Biden’s ‘weakness’ for Russian warships near Florida
‘It starts at the top.’
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Emmanuel Macron hosts Joe Biden as they try to move past trade tensions
Calling himself a student of French history, Biden said the visit was a ‘great honor.’
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Israel rescues 4 hostages kidnapped in a Hamas attack on Oct. 7. At least 55 dead in Gaza strikes
Saturday’s operation is the largest recovery of live hostages since the war erupted.
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How Joe Biden’s new order to halt asylum at the U.S. border is supposed to work
There are serious questions of whether the new measure can stop large-scale migrant entries.
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Mass parachute jump over Normandy kicks off commemorations for 80th anniversary of D-Day
Dozens of World War II veterans are converging on France to revisit old memories, make new ones, and hammer home a message that war is hell.
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Emails & Opinions
Delegation for 7.2.24: Unpopular opinions — gametime — water wins — good defense — defending Israel
SCOTUS courts controversy — again.
Apolitical
UF survey: Consumer sentiment improves in June, but economic skepticism remains stubborn
Floridians are still hesitant about buying bigger-ticket items, such as household appliances.
Former NFL star Jack Brewer taps into faith to promote positive father-child relationships
‘We have proof of amazing men that have completely turned their life around and families that have been restored and rebuilt.’
Tech
Ron DeSantis rips SCOTUS ruling on social media censorship
The Governor is miffed about Murthy v. Missouri.
Universities
UF cancels classes July 5, giving students 4-day Independence Day Weekend
That’s more time for Gators to spend with family and friends.
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A Palestinian student was arrested over new Florida hate crime law. Then the case fell apart
‘I’m Israeli,’ a student told UCF Police. ‘I definitely feel more like a target here.’
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UCF lands $10M ‘transformational’ gift from big donor
Kenneth Dixon’s latest $10M gift will be spent on career services and athletics.
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