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Drew WilsonMarch 12, 2018

State Attorneys Katherine Rundle of the 11th Circuit and Andrew Warren of the 13th Circuit said Monday they were in favor of a Constitution Revision Commission proposal that would put a victims’ bill of rights in the state constitution. Known as “Marsy’s Law,” Proposal 96 would require victims to be told about their rights as […]

Drew WilsonMarch 12, 2018

Republican Chip LaMarca raised another $24,325 for his House District 93 campaign last month, putting him at $194,000 in total fundraising since he filed in October. “As a lifelong resident of Broward County, I am excited for the opportunity to represent our dynamic community in the Florida House and believe our campaign’s momentum is growing […]

Drew WilsonMarch 12, 2018

The Fraternal Order of Police announced on Monday endorsed Republican Mike Moore for re-election to the Pasco County Commission. William Lawless, president of Pasco County FOP Lodge 29 Labor Unit, said it gave him “great pleasure” to endorse Moore, who is running for second term on the commission. “We are grateful for your support of […]

Drew WilsonMarch 12, 2018

Democratic Senate District 8 candidate Kayser Enneking announced a bulk endorsement from local officials in the Gainesville-based district currently held by Republican Sen. Keith Perry. On the endorsement list were Alachua County Commissioners Hutch Hutchinson and Chuck Chestnut, Putnam County Commissioner Chip Laibl, Alachua County School Board members Gunnar Paulson, Eileen Roy, Rob Hyatt, and […]

Drew WilsonMarch 12, 2018

Americans for Prosperity-Florida, the free market fighters, are celebrating a long list of legislative accomplishments as the 2018 Legislative Session comes to an end. Among their top priorities this year was a bill to allow direct primary care contracts, SB 80, and the House education package which includes a requirement that teacher unions to have […]

Drew WilsonMarch 12, 2018

After going into overtime on the 2018 Legislative Session lawmakers passed an $88.7 billion budget Sunday, but Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gwen Graham said it doesn’t measure up when it comes to school funding. She lays the blame on the man she’s looking to replace in the governor’s mansion. “Rick Scott‘s first priority as governor was […]

Drew WilsonMarch 11, 2018

A bill that would have changed election dates for municipal offices died in the closing days of the 2018 Legislative Session. HB 7037, sponsored by Lehigh Acres Republican Rep. Matt Caldwell, aimed to narrow the choices for when municipal governments could set elections to either the third Tuesday in March, or the first Tuesday after […]

Drew WilsonMarch 11, 2018

A bill that would allow write-in candidates to run for districts they do not live in cleared the Legislature in the closing days of Session and is now ready for a signature from Gov. Rick Scott. HB 6009, sponsored by Dania Beach Democratic Rep. Joe Geller, fixes some inconsistencies in the law when it comes […]

Drew WilsonMarch 9, 2018

Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam raised $905,630 for his gubernatorial bid in February, ending the month with nearly $17.5 million on hand. Putnam is one of three major Republicans running to replace termed-out Gov. Rick Scott in 2018. He faces U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis and House Speaker Richard Corcoran. Putnam’s campaign finance report is not yet […]

Drew WilsonMarch 9, 2018

Republican Baxter Troutman said his Agriculture Commissioner campaign hit the $2.9 million mark in total fundraising last month and has $2.7 million on hand. Troutman, a former Winter Haven state representative, is one of three Republicans vying to replace term-limited Ag Commissioner Adam Putnam, who is running for Governor in 2018. Troutman’s February campaign finance […]

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Supporters celebrate the opening of a wheel-chair accessible playground at Anastasia State Park. Image via Florida State Parks Foundation.

Two state attorneys come out in support of Marsy’s Law

Chip LaMarca adds $24K for HD 93 campaign in February

Pasco police back Mike Moore’s county commission bid

Kayser Enneking announces 15 local endorsements for SD 8 campaign

Free market fights end in wins for 2018, AFP-Florida says

Email insights: Gwen Graham blasts ‘devastating cuts to schools’

Municipal elections bill dies in Senate

Bill changing write-in rules clears Legislature

Adam Putnam raises $905K in February

Baxter Troutman hits $2.9M raised in Ag Commissioner race