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Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJanuary 28, 2016

The River of Grass needs a steady flow of funding. That’s the message environmental and conservation activists are hoping to send to lawmakers on Thursday during the annual Everglades Action Day. “The focus this year is a funding mechanism,” said Jason Totoiu, the co-chairman of the Everglades Coalition, made up of 61 environmental and conservation […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJanuary 27, 2016

Voters will have another chance to vote on medical marijuana. According to United For Care, the group behind the effort to get a medical marijuana amendment on the 2016 ballot, the group has exceeded the number of valid signatures needed to get on the ballot. The issue will appear on the November ballot as Amendment […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJanuary 27, 2016

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The state House passed a controversial measure to regulate fracking, despite significant opposition from Democrats who said the practice could harm the state’s natural resources. The House voted 73-45 after more than an hour of passionate debate to approve the bill (HB 191), with just a few Republicans joining Democrats in opposing it. “Yesterday, over […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJanuary 27, 2016

Marco Rubio is vowing to uphold the Constitution in a new advertisement hitting the airwaves this week. In the 30-second spot, Rubio is shown talking about his beliefs in faith and family. The Florida senator speaks directly to the camera as music plays in the background. “I believe you can’t have a strong America without […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJanuary 27, 2016

Marco Rubio is vowing to uphold the U.S. Constitution in a new advertisement hitting the airwaves this week. In the 30-second spot, Rubio talks about his beliefs in faith and family. The Florida Senator speaks directly to the camera as music plays in the background. “I believe you can’t have a strong America without strong […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJanuary 27, 2016

There’s one week until the first nominating contest of 2016, and candidates are doubling down on their campaign efforts in Iowa and New Hampshire. Marco Rubio began the week in the Hawkeye State, scheduling seven events in two days, and is planning to spend the entire week leading up to the Iowa caucuses barnstorming through […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJanuary 27, 2016

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The Florida League of Cities and the Florida Association of Counties have withdrawn their opposition to a bill prohibiting local governments from banning hydraulic fracturing. Rebecca O’Hara, a lobbyist with the Florida League of Cities, said the decision to drop its opposition came after working with sponsors of the bill (HB 191/SB 318) to reach […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJanuary 27, 2016

Two years after resigning from office amid scandal, Trey Radel is penning a book. BuzzFeed reporter Andrew Kaczynski on Wednesday reported the former Fort Myers congressman is writing a book about his time in Congress. The book — which BuzzFeed reported is expected to be announced Wednesday by Blue Rider Press, the imprint of Penguin […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJanuary 27, 2016

Jeb Bush could be staging a comeback, according to a new poll conducted by the Emerson College Polling Society. The survey found that, among likely Republican primary goers, Bush is in second place, with 18 percent. Donald Trump holds on to his top spot with 35 percent support; while John Kasich is in third with […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJanuary 27, 2016

With less than two months before the state’s primary, Hillary Clinton is staffing up in Florida. The campaign has hired Mahen Gunaratna as the campaign’s Florida press secretary. The announcement comes as the campaign begins to ramp up for the March 15 presidential preference primary. Gunaratna is no stranger to Florida. He served as U.S. […]

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Photo of Bob Graham at a Rick Scott State of the State address in 2013. Photo via the Florida Times-Union.

On Everglades Action Day, environmental groups to urge lawmakers to set aside money for restoration projects

Medical marijuana amendment cleared for 2016 ballot

House approves controversial fracking bill, despite opposition from Democrats

Ad focus: Marco Rubio vows to ‘uphold the Constitution’ in new advertisement

Ad focus: Marco Rubio vows to “uphold the Constitution” in new spot

Email insights: Jeb Bush, Marco Rubio campaigns make fundraising pitches before first votes

Florida Association of Counties and Florida League of Cities drop opposition to fracking bill

Report: Trey Radel to write book about time in Congress

Poll contends Jeb Bush in 2nd place in New Hampshire

Hillary Clinton campaign hires Mahen Gunaratna as Florida press secretary