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Janelle Irwin TaylorOctober 27, 2015

Every 20 years, a group convenes to review the Florida Constitution and recommend changes to go before voters for approval. The LeRoy Collins Institute is launching an education and outreach effort aimed at getting ready for that process. The 2017-2018 Constitution Revision Commission will consist of 37 appointees. In all, 18 groups from across the […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorOctober 27, 2015

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The Florida Department of Children and Families announced two key appointments Tuesday. Michael Wickersheim will be the agency’s legislative affairs director. Tim Parson, the employee who formerly held that post, will now be the executive staff director for Florida’s Drug Policy Advisory Council. “We are excited to bring Michael on board as we head into […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorOctober 23, 2015

Dear Bear Hunters, It’s strange to me that you consider killing living things a sport. That you smile over the carcass of a once-living thing and revel in your kill both shocks and offends me. Killing animals for food is one thing – cows are cute, but I love me some steak – but to […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorOctober 23, 2015

Dear Bear Hunters, It’s strange to me that you consider killing living things a sport. That you smile over the carcass of a once-living thing and revel in your kill both shocks and offends me. Killing animals for food is one thing – cows are cute, but I love me some steak – but to […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorOctober 21, 2015

St. Pete Mayor Rick Kriseman is endorsing Eric Lynn for Congress. In a video released Wednesday morning, Kriseman praised Lynn for valuing community. “[St. Pete is] a place where the community values family and service is important,” Kriseman said in the video. “This is a man who cares about his community and will take that […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorOctober 14, 2015

Things are going to look a little silly outside of U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio’s Tampa office Wednesday evening as the work daywinds down. Environmental groups and supporters plan to gather at 5 p.m. in life vests and pool floaties to demand that Rubio be a climate leader, not denier. The event is planned in coordination […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorOctober 12, 2015

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State Sen. Geraldine Thompson said Monday she’s running for Congress. Flanked by family, friends and supporters, Thompson outlined her “Our Families First” agenda as she launched her Democratic bid for Florida’s 10th Congressional District The seat is held by Daniel Webster, who’s vying to be GOP Speaker of the House. Thompson’s campaign agenda includes focus […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorOctober 8, 2015

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Florida is home to more registered boats than any other of the 28 states evaluated in a study released Thursday by the group Environment Florida. The “Summer Fun Index” compiled by the group’s research and policy center shows that more than 37 million people visit the Sunshine State’s waterways each year. “There’s nothing quite like […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorOctober 6, 2015

A bill aimed at enhancing employment opportunities for people with disabilities passed a committee hearing Tuesday opening the way for a framework to meet benchmarks for employment outcomes. The Senate Committee on Governmental Oversight and Accountability introduced Senate Bill 7010, Individuals with Disabilities. “Our goal is to make sure all Floridians have a pathway to […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorSeptember 11, 2015

Conservative strategist and GOP talking head Ana Navarro really doesn’t like Donald Trump. During a conversation with a room full of Republicans, Navarro said if Trump were the GOP presidential nominee she would be in a corner, curled into a ball and sucking her thumb after she dipped it in whiskey. Asked who she’d vote for […]

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Group launches education, outreach campaign gearing up for constitutional review

Former Jeff Brandes staff member appointed to DCF role

Janelle Irwin: An open letter to the 3,200 people hoping to kill bears over the next week

An open letter to the 3,200 people hoping to kill bears over the next week

Rick Kriseman endorses Eric Lynn

Protesters don life vests to challenge Marco Rubio’s denial of sea level rise

Democrat Geraldine Thompson eyes Dan Webster coup

Florida’s high-ranking “Summer Fun Index” shows strong backing for Clean Water Rule

Senate committee moves bill to boost employment for persons with disabilities

Ana Navarro prefers “deez nuts” to Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump