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Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterFebruary 22, 2016

As Marco Rubio continues to gain steam in the race for the Republican nomination, a leading political expert is looking into his crystal ball to make a few predictions. Larry Sabato, the director of the University of Virginia’s Center for Politics and editor-in-chief of “Sabato’s Crystal Ball,” suggested Rubio “consider a daring gambit.” The bold […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterFebruary 19, 2016

Marco Rubio has a message for South Carolina voters: Watch out for dirty tricks come Election Day. The Rubio campaign said Friday it was telling South Carolina voters to be on high alert for funny business from supporters of Ted Cruz. In an email, Alex Conant, a spokesman for the Rubio campaign, said they won’t […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterFebruary 19, 2016

The Florida Senate will consider expanding medical marijuana options to the terminally ill. The Senate is scheduled to discuss Tuesday a bill (SB 460) by Sen. Rob Bradley, a Fleming Island Republican, that adds medical cannabis to the state’s Right to Try Act. Under the proposal, eligible patients and their legal representatives would be able […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterFebruary 19, 2016

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Susan Driscoll understands why Floridians are upset. It has been years since the Compassionate Medical Cannabis Act was signed into law, but progress has been slow going. There have been lawsuits and administrative challenges; lawmakers have complained about the implementation; and patients still can’t get the medicine they need. “It’s frustrating,” said Driscoll, president […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterFebruary 19, 2016

With just one day before the South Carolina primary, Donald Trump’s lead in the Palmetto State is narrowing. Trump still leads the pack, according to a new NBC News/Wall Street Journal/Marist poll of likely South Carolina Republican primary voters; however, Ted Cruz is now within 5 points of the New York businessman. Trump gets 28 […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterFebruary 18, 2016

Gov. Rick Scott used a stop in Southwest Florida to whip up support for his $1 billion tax cut proposal and $250 million Enterprise Florida fund. “Three years ago, we cut the sales tax, for only three years, unfortunately, for machinery equipment. We need to make that permanent,” said Scott during a stop at Arthrex […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterFebruary 18, 2016

The Florida House wants to give kids a little down time. The House voted 112-2 on Thursday to approve a bill (HB 833) that requires public schools to provide 100 minutes of recess each week in kindergarten through fifth grade. It also applies to sixth-grade students enrolled in schools with one or more elementary grades. […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterFebruary 18, 2016

Mark your calendar, changes could be coming to the 2018 Legislative Session. The House State Affairs Committee OK’d a proposal (HB 7103) that moves the start of the 2018 session up to January. The proposal, sponsored by Rep. Jeanette Nunez, a Miami Republican, sailed through the committee on Thursday. In odd-number years, the state constitution […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterFebruary 18, 2016

A super PAC supporting Ted Cruz has its eyes trained on Marco Rubio. According to James Hohmann’s The Daily 202, Keep the Promise I, a Cruz super PAC, is launching four new advertisements, including one that hits Rubio on immigration. The 30-second spot features Senate Democratic leaders talking about Rubio’s involvement in a bipartisan immigration […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterFebruary 18, 2016

Marco Rubio is the best candidate to “keep America safe.” That’s the message South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is hoping to send to voters in a new advertisement released by the Rubio campaign. The advertisement comes just one day after the popular South Carolina Republican endorsed Rubio. “America can’t afford four more years like the […]

Jenna Buzzacco-Foerster

“Crystal Ball” suggests Marco Rubio offer John Kasich VP spot in exchange for his backing

Email Insights: Marco Rubio campaign tells SC voters to be on lookout for dirty tricks

Medical marijuana expansion bill scheduled to be heard by Florida Senate

Surterra moves forward with plans to cultivate, dispense medical marijuana

Donald Trump’s lead narrows; Marco Rubio, Jeb Bush battle for 3rd in South Carolina

Rick Scott tells Southwest Floridians to urge lawmakers to support tax cuts

Florida House passes bill mandating recess at public schools

Proposal to move 2018 Session to January heads to House floor

Pro-Ted Cruz Super PAC goes after Marco Rubio in new ads

In new ad, Nikki Haley says Marco Rubio will “bring a conscience to Republicans in Washington”