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Ryan NicolDecember 8, 2018

Members of the Miami-Dade legislative delegation were on hand Friday to hear pitches from the community ahead of the upcoming 2019 Legislative Session. And while a diverse set of voices were heard, the issues of housing, education and the environment were touched on throughout the meeting. Friday’s gathering was held at the Miami-Dade County School Board […]

Ryan NicolDecember 6, 2018

Coral Springs City Commissioner Dan Daley says he will run to replace state Rep. Jared Moskowitz in House District 97 after Moskowitz was tapped to lead the state’s Division of Emergency Management. “Like other Democrats, we are proud that Rep. Moskowitz will be leading our state’s emergency management agency,” Daley said in an exclusive statement […]

Ryan NicolDecember 6, 2018

Governor-elect Ron DeSantis has announced a series of upcoming rallies to serve as a “Thank You Tour” to his supporters throughout the campaign. DeSantis and Lieutenant Governor-elect Jeanette Nuñez will appear at the rallies, which are set to begin Saturday. “This historic win would not have been possible without the support of thousands of volunteers who […]

Ryan NicolDecember 6, 2018

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U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio had a dire warning regarding the recent actions of Saudi Arabia, arguing Saudi leadership could “pull us into a war” if not reprimanded for the killing of a Saudi journalist. The White House has signaled a willingness to believe the word of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman that he had no […]

Ryan NicolDecember 5, 2018

Broward County Commission members outlined their top requests from the Legislature for the upcoming 2019 Session. The commissioners met Tuesday with several members of the Broward County legislative delegation at the Broward County Governmental Center in Fort Lauderdale. Broward County Mayor Mark Bogen led the discussion. Bogen said the county’s main priorities are substance abuse […]

Ryan NicolDecember 5, 2018

On Friday, Democratic National Committee Chair Tom Perez is set to tour Miami-Dade County, to assess the area as a potential host for the DNC 2020 convention. Miami-Dade has been named one of three finalists to host the Democrats’ nominating convention in 2020, along with Milwaukee and Houston. Originally, Miami Beach was set to play sole host […]

Ryan NicolDecember 5, 2018

U.S. Reps. Ted Deutch and Ileana Ros-Lehtinen have issued new calls for the release of all Americans held in Iran after several of those family members published an open letter to the public. “The international community must join together in forcing Iran’s leaders to end this practice of holding Americans and foreign nationals hostage,” said […]

Ryan NicolDecember 5, 2018

Don’t tread on us, local officials in Broward County told state lawmakers Tuesday. Municipalities within Broward County are adamant that the state should respect Home Rule in legislation going forward. And those legislators from the Broward County delegation were a friendly audience when it came to issues of local control. Home Rule powers are enshrined in […]

Ryan NicolDecember 5, 2018

Several parents who lost their children in February’s shooting at Stoneman Douglas High School had an opportunity Tuesday to confront members of the Broward School Board, venting their frustration over what the parents say were failures that led to their children’s tragic loss. Board members were on hand at the Broward County Governmental Center, meeting […]

Ryan NicolDecember 4, 2018

State Rep. Holly Raschein is set to hold a Wednesday event aimed at helping constituents sort through insurance issues following Hurricane Irma. While Hurricane Irma came and went more than a year ago, many South Floridians are still feeling the impact of the storm. Some in the Florida Keys are still rebuilding, while others are attempting […]

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Miami-Dade delegation hears pitches on housing, environment, education

Dan Daley announces run for Jared Moskowitz’s House seat

Ron DeSantis to launch statewide ‘Thank You Tour’

Marco Rubio warns Saudi leader’s actions could ‘pull us into a war’

Broward County Commission highlights its 2019 priorities

DNC chair to scout Miami-Dade for possible 2020 convention

Ted Deutch, Ileana Ros-Lehtinen call for release of Americans held in Iran

City leaders from Broward County push legislators to respect Home Rule

Parkland parents confront Broward School Board, demand victims’ compensation fund

Holly Raschein helps with Hurricane Irma claims