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Drew WilsonMarch 13, 2017

Democratic Sen. Kevin Rader called on the Florida Senate officially oppose a United Nations resolution that would classify Israeli settlements in historically Palestinian areas as legally invalid. “Filing this resolution hits very close to home,” Rader said. “It is personal because my family lives in Israel and I, my wife and kids constantly go back […]

Drew WilsonMarch 11, 2017

President Donald Trump has asked for resignations from 46 U.S. Attorneys appointed by former President Barack Obama, possibly including A. Lee Bentley of the Middle District of Florida. The Tampa Business Journal contacted multiple sources to see if Bentley had been asked to step aside, but did not get a confirmation as of Friday evening. […]

Drew WilsonMarch 10, 2017

State Rep. Al Jacquet and Palm Beach County Commissioner Mack Bernard, both Democrats, got a little bit hands-on with voter outreach last year according to an investigation by the Palm Beach Post. The report found that both men entered the homes of vote-by-mail voters and “helped” them fill out their ballots. One voter who is […]

Drew WilsonMarch 9, 2017

A bill that would extend a constitutional amendment to stop large spikes a property’s taxable value is ready for a floor vote in the House. HJR 21 cleared the House Commerce Committee with a 24-2 vote, and previously made it through the House Ways and Means Committee with a 16-1 vote. Back in 2008, Florida […]

Drew WilsonMarch 9, 2017

The Florida Association of Health Plans will release a series of videos during the 2017 Legislative Session to highlight how help plans help Floridians. “As the 2017 Legislative Session gets underway and discussion and debate on the health care environment in our state continues, FAHP is launching the ‘Florida Patients Matter’ campaign and video series […]

Drew WilsonMarch 9, 2017

Gov. Rick Scott said Thursday that he thinks Florida would be treated unfairly under the current version of congressional Republicans’ Obamacare repeal bill. Scott did not tell reporters he opposed the bill after meeting with House Speaker Paul Ryan in Washington, D.C., though he did say the repeal bill needs to be fair for states […]

Drew WilsonMarch 8, 2017

The Florida Senate passed a bill to rename a section of State Road 408 in honor of Arnold Palmer Wednesday. SB 480, sponsored by Altamonte Springs Republican Sen. David Simmons, earned unanimous approval in the floor vote, as well as its lone committee stop in the Senate Transportation Committee. In addition to renaming the state […]

Drew WilsonMarch 8, 2017

Ridesharing company Lyft earned praise from Tallahassee officials Wednesday after announcing that it was open for business in the capital city. “Tallahassee was proud to be one of the first cities in the state to approve favorable ridesharing laws, and we are excited that Lyft is now expanding into the Capital City,” said Tallahassee Mayor […]

Drew WilsonMarch 8, 2017

The Florida Highway Patrol came out against a proposed committee bill Wednesday that would hand over agency funding and jurisdiction in two counties. CRJ 17-01 from the House Criminal Justice Subcommittee could give the Pinellas County and Polk County sheriff’s offices a combined $6 million to handle crashes on state roads within county borders. FHP Lt. Col. […]

Drew WilsonMarch 7, 2017

A House panel unanimously approved a bill that would grant $1 million to the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association for a tourism marketing campaign. HB 3343, sponsored by Panama City Republican Rep. Jay Trumbull, would give $1 million in non-recurring general revenue to the Department of Business and Professional Regulation to contract with FLRA to […]

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Kevin Rader files resolution to oppose United Nations Security Council decision

Donald Trump could be forcing out U.S. Attorney A. Lee Bentley

Palm Beach County Democrats ‘helped’ voters fill out ballots

Bill limiting property tax assessments ready for House floor

Florida Association of Health Plans launches video series

Rick Scott says ACA replacement is a work in progress

Bill to name state road Arnold Palmer Expressway clears senate

Lyft now offering rides in Tallahassee

House bill could transfer millions from FHP to county sheriffs

Bill to fund a $1M in-state marketing campaign clears House committee