Ana Ceballos, Author at Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government.

Ana CeballosNovember 2, 2017

Gwen Graham, a top Democratic candidate for Florida governor, was quick to paint her persona as a “hugger,” but refused to be labeled on the political spectrum. “I am running to stay true to myself, I am running for what I believe and I believe strongly that the best government is getting smart people in […]

Ana CeballosNovember 2, 2017

In the wake of a sex scandal that rattled the state Capitol last week involving Senator Jeff Clemens and his extramarital affair with a lobbyist, Senate President Joe Negron on Thursday defended the process in which sexual harassment complaints are reported in the Senate. “I don’t think it would be fair to say that in […]

Ana CeballosNovember 1, 2017

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A proposed amendment to the state constitution tweaking the right to privacy sparked a debate over abortion when pro-choice advocates argued the new language would weaken access to the procedure. The issue came up Wednesday during a committee meeting of the Constitution Revision Commission, which is reviewing and considering changes to the state’s governing document. The […]

Ana CeballosNovember 1, 2017

The state will again consider whether it should pursue action against Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, a drug company accused of running a scheme that shielded it from competition and artificially boosted drug prices and sales. The matter was discussed Wednesday at a Cabinet aides meeting before Gov. Rick Scott and the Florida Cabinet meet next Tuesday. According […]

Ana Ceballos

Gwen Graham refuses to be ‘politically labeled’ in governor’s race

Joe Negron defends Senate sexual harassment policy, again

Constitutional amendment on privacy piques abortion-rights advocates

State may sue drug company over money lost in trading