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Drew WilsonNovember 1, 2017

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Same-sex marriage has been legally recognized in Florida since the beginning of 2015, but lawmakers have kept language banning gay nuptials on the books. Now, a pair of Democratic state lawmakers are looking to change that in the 2018 Legislative Session, which starts Jan. 9. Democratic Rep. David Richardson of Miami Beach, an openly gay […]

Drew WilsonOctober 31, 2017

Lantana Democratic Rep. Lori Berman announced Tuesday she will run for the special election in Senate District 31, which opened up Friday following the unexpected and immediate resignation of Jeff Clemens. “We’re in the midst of a watershed moment in the struggle for women’s rights across this country and one of the key motivators in […]

Drew WilsonOctober 30, 2017

Gov. Rick Scott announced Monday that he will ask lawmakers to include $50 million to fast-track repairs to the Herbert Hoover Dike around Lake Okeechobee in the 2018-19 state budget. In a Monday press release Scott thanked President Donald Trump for his “commitment to accelerating critical repairs” to the dike but said Trump green-lighting a […]

Drew WilsonOctober 30, 2017

Consumer confidence may be down, but shoppers won’t be spooked on Halloween according to a new survey by the National Retail Federation. NRF, the parent group of the Florida Retail Federation, expects 179 million Americans to spend a combined $9.1 billion this year on all things Halloween — that’s 8 million more trick-or-treaters and $700 […]

Drew WilsonOctober 26, 2017

One of the Republicans running for Agriculture Commissioner is stepping out of the race and throwing his support behind state Rep. Matt Caldwell in the GOP primary to replace termed-out Adam Putnam. As reported by the Central Florida Post, Orlando businessman Paul Paulson decided to call it quits this week and said he was asking […]

Drew WilsonOctober 26, 2017

City Council District 6 candidate Gina Driscoll announced Wednesday that she had earned an endorsement from the West Central Florida Labor Council, a local outfit affiliated with national labor group AFL-CIO. “The West Central Florida Labor Council is proud to endorse Gina Driscoll for St. Petersburg City Council,” WCFLC Executive Director Cheryl Schroeder said in […]

Drew WilsonOctober 25, 2017

Pasco County Commissioner Mike Moore is holding a fundraiser for his re-election campaign Thursday and among those on the guest list are future Senate President Wilton Simpson and Republican state Rep. Danny Burgess. The fish-fry event will be held at 35230 Abbot Charles Road, Dade City, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and those looking […]

Drew WilsonOctober 25, 2017

Pensacola Republican Rep. Frank White picked up an endorsement for his Attorney General campaign from Escambia County Sheriff David Morgan Wednesday. “I’m proud to endorse Frank White for Attorney General” Morgan said in a prepared statement. “Frank is a friend and strong supporter of the law enforcement community in Florida. His dedication to supporting law […]

Drew WilsonOctober 25, 2017

The Rubin Group announced Tuesday that it is setting up shop in Miami and has tapped a former higher-up in Miami-Dade’s Office of Intergovernmental affairs to run the new location. “We are excited to expand our firm’s footprint with the opening of our Miami office that will be led by Erica Chanti,” said firm founder […]

Drew WilsonOctober 24, 2017

Americans for Prosperity – Florida thanked the Senate Tuesday for advancing a bill that would allow physicians and patients to strike deals for primary care services without the need for health insurance. The practice, known as “direct primary care,” has gained in popularity as health insurance premiums have shot up over the past decade. In […]

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David Richardson seeks to delete gay marriage ban

Lori Berman to run in SD 31 special election

Scott wants $50M to speed up Lake O dike repairs

NRF survey predicts another record-setting Halloween for retailers

Paul Paulson bows out, supports Matt Caldwell for Ag Commissioner

Gina Driscoll endorsed by West Central Florida Labor Council

Mike Moore fundraiser features Wilton Simpson, Danny Burgess

Frank White gets Escambia Sheriff endorsement in AG race

The Rubin Group announces new office in Miami

AFP-FL praises senators for advancing ‘direct primary care’