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Drew WilsonMarch 6, 2017

Former Democratic U.S. Rep. Gwen Graham condemned President Donald Trump’s second attempt at a travel ban in a Monday afternoon Facebook post. “Everyone who cares about America’s safety and security should oppose this latest Trump attempt at a travel ban,” she said. “And everyone who cares about America’s safety and security should call on Donald […]

Drew WilsonMarch 6, 2017

Democratic lawmakers have filed bills in the House and Senate that would make it possible for Floridians to directly propose legislation through a process similar to the state’s ballot initiative procedure. HJR 349, sponsored by Aventura Rep. Joseph Geller, and SJR 1332, sponsored by Orlando Sen. Vic Torres, would allow bills to be put on […]

Drew WilsonMarch 6, 2017

Veterans advocacy group Concerned Veterans for America announced its priorities for the 2017 Legislative Session, including support for bills that would help veterans by giving them tax breaks and helping them hold down jobs after leaving the military. “Florida should welcome veterans and military families, instead of pushing them away with burdensome taxes and regulations […]

Drew WilsonMarch 6, 2017

The Florida branch of the conservative group Americans for Prosperity announced its 2017 legislative priorities Friday; dismantling Enterprise Florida is on the top of the list. “In 2015 the Governor boldly stated that ‘taxpayers are better investors than government.’ We completely agree. That’s why we’re calling on both chambers to put politics aside and work […]

Drew WilsonMarch 6, 2017

A bill filed by Orange Park Republican Sen. Rob Bradley Wednesday would require the state to set up a website detailing the amount of state, federal and local money school districts spend on each public school student. “Florida invests nearly a third of the state’s total budget in education. Florida parents and taxpayers deserve access […]

Drew WilsonMarch 6, 2017

A bill that would give judges discretion in whether to award attorney’s fees in public records cases is set to go before the Senate Community Affairs Committee Monday. Current law allows winners of public records lawsuits to collect attorney fees, but SB 80 would give judges discretion in whether or not they award fees to […]

Drew WilsonMarch 6, 2017

A restoration of civil rights bill got an amendment from St. Petersburg Republican Sen. Jeff Brandes that would give convicts the right to own guns after completing their sentence. SB 934, sponsored by Democratic Sen. Perry Thurston, would automatically restore all other civil rights, such as the right to vote, when a felon completes their […]

Drew WilsonMarch 3, 2017

Lawmakers will consider a measure that would make Florida Secretary of State an elected position when the 2017 Legislative Session kicks off Tuesday. SJR 882, a joint resolution, was filed by Republican Sen. Aaron Bean in February. The proposal would alter the state constitution to make the Secretary of State an elected member of the […]

Drew WilsonMarch 1, 2017

A second candidate has filed to take over for term-limited Republican Rep. Michael Bileca in 2018. Vance Aloupis, the CEO of the Children’s Movement of Florida, filed to run for the seat as a Republican Wednesday. Currently, the only other candidate running for the seat is Republican Carmen Sotomayor, who unsuccessfully ran for HD 117 […]

Drew WilsonMarch 1, 2017

Florida Power & Light announced Wednesday it would roll out eight new solar power plants across the state over the next year. “With the support of communities across the state, we are advancing smart, affordable clean energy infrastructure while keeping customer bills low,” said Eric Silagy, FPL president and CEO. “On a per-megawatt basis, these […]

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Gwen Graham denounces new travel ban

Democrats file bills that would allow citizens to directly propose legislation

Veterans group releases priorities ahead of 2017 Legislative Session

Dismantling Enterprise Florida is a top priority for AFP-FL

New bill would give parents a closer look at education funding

Controversial public records bill to go before its second committee Monday

Jeff Brandes amendment would give felons gun rights

Lawmakers consider making Secretary of State an elected position again

Second Republican files to run for House District 115 in 2018

Florida Power & Light building eight new solar plants