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Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterFebruary 9, 2016

Hillary Clinton is applauding state lawmakers for considering a proposal to prohibit gender- and sexuality-based workplace discrimination. In a statement released by her campaign Tuesday, Clinton said establishing nondiscrimination protections “would be a critical step forward for both Florida and the nation.” “I’m heartened to see the business community working hand in hand with both […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterFebruary 9, 2016

Want to see what Donald Trump will say when he speaks at the University of South Florida Sun Dome on Friday? Don’t worry, Silver Airways has a promotion for that. The airline is offering 60 percent off one-way flights to Tampa on Thursday and Friday. The promotion is also good for one-way flights from Tampa […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterFebruary 9, 2016

Hillary Clinton is headed to the Sunshine State. Clinton is scheduled to make a campaign stop in Palm Beach County on Monday, according to her campaign. No other details about the event were immediately available Tuesday. Clinton is expected to outline why she is the best candidate for president. According to the campaign, she’s expected […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterFebruary 9, 2016

The push to legalize marijuana for medicinal purposes received the backing of the Service Employees International Union of Florida. “The Use of Marijuana for Debilitating Medical Conditions ballot initiative is about compassion and quality of care for patients. There are hundreds of thousands of very sick Floridians who will find relief due to this comprehensive […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterFebruary 9, 2016

Marco Rubio made a last-minute push Tuesday to woo New Hampshire voters, telling “Good Morning America” host George Stephanopoulos he gives the Republican Party the best chance of winning in November. “I give our party the best chance to do three things: to unify, to grow, and to win,” Rubio said during an interview on […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterFebruary 9, 2016

Marco Rubio is making one last pitch to New Hampshire voters this morning. The Florida Republican is scheduled to stop by four polling locations this morning to chat with voters as they head in to cast their ballots. Rubio will head to polling places in Manchester, Bedford, Salem and Derry this morning. Rubio is in […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterFebruary 9, 2016

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Republican voters think Donald Trump will be their party’s nominee, according to a new NBC News|Survey Monkey tracking poll. Trump continues to lead the Republican field in the national poll, with 35 percent of Republican and Republican-leaning voters saying the supported him. Ted Cruz is in second with 20 percent, followed by Marco Rubio with […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterFebruary 9, 2016

The candidates they support are as different as can be. There’s Marco Rubio supporters and Jeb Bush boosters; Ted Cruz backers and Donald Trump allies. All of them are confident their man will get the ticket out of New Hampshire, and many still are still hopeful their candidate will be the Republican nominee. “I feel good,” said Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, a Miami Republican backing […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterFebruary 8, 2016

Jeb Bush and John Kasich are battling it out for second place in New Hampshire, according to a new Emerson College Polling Society poll released Monday. Among likely Republican primary voters, Donald Trump remains in the lead in the Granite State with 31 percent. Bush is in second with 16 percent, followed by Kasich at […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterFebruary 8, 2016

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A bill that would ban discrimination against the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community has one more chance of passage. The Senate judiciary committee on Monday temporarily postponed the measure (SB 120). The measure, which prohibits gender- and sexuality-based workforce discrimination, will be taken up again Tuesday. Nadine Smith, CEO of Equality Florida, said in […]

Jenna Buzzacco-Foerster
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Hillary Clinton hails Florida’s proposed anti-LGBT discrimination bill

Airline offers 60% discount to see Donald Trump in Tampa

Hillary Clinton to campaign in Florida on Monday

Medical marijuana initiative receives backing from service employees union

Marco Rubio says he gives Republicans “best chance to win”

Marco Rubio visiting New Hampshire polling places Tuesday

Donald Trump maintains commanding lead in new NBC News tracking poll

Floridians confident their candidates will do well in New Hampshire and beyond

Poll: Jeb Bush, John Kasich battling for 2nd in New Hampshire

Capitol Reax: Changes to municipal elections, LGBT discrimination bans