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Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterMarch 10, 2016

Don’t call it an absentee ballot. Gov. Rick Scott signed a bill (SB 112) that changes the phrase “absentee ballot” to “vote-by-mail ballot” in state law. The change comes as Florida has seen an increase in the number of people voting early by mail. Many states, including Florida, have changed their state laws over the […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterMarch 10, 2016

There’s now a law on the books to protect your digital assets after you die. Gov. Rick Scott signed the digital asset legislation (SB 494) into law, one of more than two dozen proposals the Naples Republican signed off on Thursday. The new law means a person can designate someone to have access and control […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterMarch 10, 2016

The Florida Taxicab Association is calling on Sen. Jeff Brandes to withdrawn a pro-Uber amendment and “respect the legislative process.” In an email Thursday, the association said Brandes has pushed “model legislation” written by the ride-sharing company Uber “as a solution for any regulatory impediment the company may encounter in Florida now or in the […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterMarch 10, 2016

A bill expanding medical marijuana in Florida has been sent to Gov. Rick Scott. The Florida Legislature sent the bill (HB 307) to Scott on Thursday. The governor has until March 25 to act on the measure. The proposal — sponsored by Rep. Matt Gaetz, a Fort Walton Beach Republican, and Sen. Rob Bradley, a […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterMarch 10, 2016

A vote for anyone but Marco Rubio in Florida is a vote for Donald Trump. That’s the message Conservative Solutions PAC, the super PAC backing Rubio, is sending in a new advertisement, called “Closest.” “In Florida, a vote for Cruz or Kasich is a vote for Trump,” a man is heard saying in the 30-second […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterMarch 10, 2016

It’s the last call for ride-hailing legislation. A bill (SB 1118) to set minimum insurance requirements for ride-hailing companies, like Uber, is once again on the Senate’s special order calendar. So is a similar House proposal (HB 509) that addresses insurance requirements and deals with preemption concerns. With just days left in the legislative session, […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterMarch 10, 2016

Rep. Tom Rooney is throwing his support behind Rebecca Negron in her congressional District 18 bid. “Congressional District 18 needs a conservative that holds its best interest at heart and has the passion to fight for the issues that matter most to Floridians,” said Rooney said about his decision. Rooney was elected to the U.S. […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterMarch 9, 2016

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A new Donald Trump ad is hitting Marco Rubio for his relationships with two controversial allies. Trump tweeted out the advertisement on Wednesday afternoon. The 30-second video features pictures of Rubio with former Ralph Arza and David Rivera. Both men have been shrouded in controversy, but Rubio has remained friends with them. Arza resigned from […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterMarch 9, 2016

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Hillary Clinton is taking to the airwaves in Florida. The Democratic presidential hopeful’s campaign announced Wednesday it started airing two televisions advertisements in the Orlando market Wednesday. The first 30-second spot, called “Stand,” is narrated by actor Morgan Freeman. According to the campaign, the advertisement aims to highlight Clinton’s commitment to defending the progress made […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterMarch 9, 2016

A bill intended to end the fight over juvenile detention costs is headed to the governor. The Florida House voted 117-0 to approve the measure (SB 1322). The approval came just days after the Senate voted 38-0 to approve the bill. The proposal requires counties that aren’t considered fiscally constrained, usually more affluent, urban areas, […]

Jenna Buzzacco-Foerster

Rick Scott OKs request to call absentee ballots “vote by mail” ballots

Rick Scott signs digital assets bill into law

Email Insights: Taxicab Association calls on Jeff Brandes to ‘respect the legislative process’

Florida Legislature sends medical marijuana expansion bill to Gov. Rick Scott

Pro-Marco Rubio super PAC calls on Floridians to “stop Trump”

Email Insights: Uber calls on customers to demand a Senate vote

Rebecca Negron earns the backing of Rep. Tom Rooney

Donald Trump targets Marco Rubio’s friendship with Ralph Arza and David Rivera in new ad

Hillary Clinton campaign hitting airwaves in Florida

House votes 117-0 to approve juvenile detention cost sharing bill