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Drew WilsonJuly 4, 2016

Virginia, Alaska and South Carolina topped the “2016 Most Patriotic States” list released Tuesday by website WalletHub, while Florida came in below the Mendoza line. The list ranks states on both military engagement and civic engagement, with heavy emphasis put on how many residents joined the military in 2014, the percentage of the electorate that […]

Drew WilsonJuly 1, 2016

U.S. Rep. Gwen Graham got into the Independence Day spirit Friday by co-sponsoring a bill to ensure the federal government only purchases flags made in America. “There’s no better time than the Fourth of July to remind us how important the American Flag is to our nation,” the North Florida Democrat said. “This common-sense, bipartisan […]

Drew WilsonJuly 1, 2016

The Florida Government Efficiency Task Force released a 29-point report Thursday that it said could produce billions in annual savings for Florida taxpayers. “These 29 recommendations, if implemented, will lead to over $2 billion in cost-savings for the taxpayers of Florida as well as improving the functions of our state government,” said Task Force Chairman […]

Drew WilsonJuly 1, 2016

Boca Raton Democratic Rep. Irv Slosberg cut a $120,000 check to his Senate District 31 campaign last month but ended up spending more than he brought in. The six-figure loan was one of two contributions made to the HD 91 representative’s campaign through the first three weeks of June, the other a $50 check from Tamarac […]

Drew WilsonJuly 1, 2016

Consumers are expected to spend more than $7 billion celebrating Independence Day this year, according to a new survey released by the National Retail Federation. The total slightly edges out 2015’s record-setting numbers, when consumers spent an average of $71.23 celebrating the holiday. “Floridians will celebrate Independence Day this year by spending in record numbers, […]

Drew WilsonJuly 1, 2016

Low prices on gas and plane tickets could lead to the highest Independence Day travel volume on record, according to the AAA Auto Club Group. “Independence Day is always the most-traveled holiday of the summer, but this year it will be bigger than ever, primarily because of low gas prices,” said Joseph J. Richardson Jr., […]

Drew WilsonJune 28, 2016

House District 21 candidate Chuck Clemons announced Tuesday he has picked up endorsements from the past three speakers of the Florida House. Former Republican House Speakers Larry Cretul, Dean Cannon and Will Weatherford backed Clemons’ campaign in the Gainesville-based seat currently held by Republican Rep. Keith Perry, who is running for Senate in the newly […]

Drew WilsonJune 27, 2016

Hialeah Republican Rep. Manny Diaz previewed his June fundraising numbers Monday, announcing $74,000 in contributions to his campaign and political committee this month. “Our campaign’s momentum is strong, and we are very grateful for the wonderful support we are receiving,” Diaz said. “I can’t wait to continue my work in Tallahassee to keep fighting for the education reforms we […]

Drew WilsonJune 27, 2016

Construction trade group Associated Builders and Contractors announced Monday it had endorsed a dozen candidates running for office in Miami-Dade County. Republican Sen. Anitere Flores got the nod in Senate District 39 and Reps. Daphne Campbell and Frank Artiles won endorsements from ABC in the SD 38 and SD 40 races. ABC Florida East Coast Chapter President Petery […]

Drew WilsonJune 22, 2016

A third Democrat has filed to run against state Reps. Kevin Rader and Irv Slosberg in the race for Senate District 29. Mindy Koch, the president of the Democratic Club of Boca Raton and Delray Beach, filed to run in SD 29 on Tuesday, turning the contest into a three-way primary. So far, Rader is […]

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Study finds 2016’s most patriotic states

Gwen Graham celebrates July 4th by sponsoring bipartisan ‘Made-In-America Flag’ bill

New report suggests ways government efficiency can save Florida taxpayers billions

Irv Slosberg cuts $120K loan in SD 31, spends more during June than raised

Barbecues, fireworks and travel boost expected Independence Day spending to record $7 billion

Low gas prices, airfares lead to expected record July 4 travel numbers

Chuck Clemons picks up endorsements from past Florida House Speakers

Manny Diaz says he’s raised $74K so far in June HD 103 fundraising

Associated Builders and Contractors unveils Miami-Dade legislative endorsements

Third Democrat enters SD 29 race to face Kevin Rader, Irv Slosberg