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Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterFebruary 24, 2016

A Senate panel OK’d a proposal Wednesday to make the Secretary of State a statewide elected office. The Senate Rules committee approved a measure (SJR 1424) sponsored by Sen. Aaron Bean, a Fernandina Beach Republican, to make the Secretary of State a member of the Cabinet. It now heads to the full Senate for approval. […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterFebruary 24, 2016

The rules of seersucker are simple. Wear a pastel tie and make sure it matches your socks. Pairing black shoes with your snazzy suit is a no-no. And definitely don’t wear it outside of seersucker season, which for some means it runs from Easter to Labor Day. The Florida Legislature is bending that last rule […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterFebruary 23, 2016

A Senate panel postponed Surgeon General John Armstrong’s confirmation hearing Tuesday, but the committee’s chairman said he hopes to take it up before the end of the 2016 Legislative Session. The Senate Ethics and Elections Committee was scheduled to discuss the confirmations of three governor-appointed department heads. However, Sen. Garrett Richter, committee chairman, said Armstrong’s […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterFebruary 23, 2016

A Senate bill that could expand medical marijuana in Florida was temporary postponed Tuesday. The proposal (SB 460) adds medical marijuana to the state’s Right to Try Act. Under the proposal, sponsored by Sen. Rob Bradley, a Fleming Island Republican, eligible patients would be able to purchase and possess marijuana for medicinal purposes. Lawmakers had […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterFebruary 23, 2016

The Florida Senate on Tuesday OK’d a proposal that creates a legal presumption that parents should get equal time with their children after a divorce. Senators voted 23-15 to approve legislation (SB 250) sponsored by Sen. Tom Lee, a Brandon Republican. The vote came about an hour after the Senate temporarily postponed a vote on the […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterFebruary 22, 2016

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A trio of South Florida congressional leaders have officially backed Marco Rubio, Florida’s junior U.S. senator in his 2016 presidential bid. U.S. Reps. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, Mario Diaz-Balart, and Carlos Curbelo said Monday they were endorsing Rubio. “From his leadership on foreign policy to his focus on improving our economy, Marco understands our country’s needs. From […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterFebruary 22, 2016

With just a few weeks left in the 2016 Legislative Session, Americans for Prosperity-Florida is continuing its opposition to proposed economic incentive packages. The organization released a Web advertisement Monday that called on Floridians to call for their lawmakers to oppose economic incentive packages. The 30-second spot urges Florida voters to remind lawmakers “they work […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterFebruary 22, 2016

If you already cast your ballot for Jeb Bush, there’s no going back now. Thousands of ballots have already been returned to elections officials across Florida in advance of the March 15 presidential preference primary. Once those ballots have been cast, voters can’t change their mind because their candidate dropped out. On Saturday, Bush said […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterFebruary 22, 2016

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The list of current and former lawmakers backing Marco Rubio is growing. On Monday, the Rubio campaign announced the backing of North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis, former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty, and Nevada Rep. Cresent Hardy. The endorsements come just days after the Florida Republican came in second in South Carolina. “It has been a […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterFebruary 22, 2016

Hillary Clinton is expanding her operation in Florida, and with that comes increased scrutiny from the Republican Party of Florida and the Republican National Committee. The Clinton campaign opens a new organizing office in Miami Beach at 7 p.m. Monday. It will be the sixth the campaign has opened this month. “There isn’t a barrier too […]

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Incumbent John Rutherford dominates fundraising, leaving his Primary challenger, Mark Kaye, far behind.

Senate panel signs off on proposal to make Secretary of State member of Cabinet

Screw the calendar and wear your seersucker

Senate panel delays John Armstrong’s confirmation as surgeon general

Senate temporarily postpones medical marijuana expansion bill

Senate approves child time-sharing bill

South Florida Republican congressional delegation throws support behind Marco Rubio

AFP-Florida launches ad campaign to oppose incentive packages

Votes cast for Jeb Bush will still be counted in March 15 primary

Marco Rubio scores backing of Nevada, Minnesota, North Carolina lawmakers

As Hillary Clinton expands Florida operations, GOP shifts focus to emails