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Ana CeballosNovember 22, 2017

In the race to become the next Florida Democratic Party chair, a position left vacant by ousted Stephen Bittel, Palm Beach County Democratic Chair Terrie Rizzo is already hoarding endorsements. In her two-day grassroots bid to be the next state party leader, Rizzo announced Wednesday over 20 endorsements, which she says account for more than […]

Drew WilsonNovember 22, 2017

A second Republican has filed to succeed term-limited Rep. Bill Hager in the Palm Beach County-based House District 89. Mike Caruso, an accountant, opened his campaign account Nov. 16 and announced his bid with a Wednesday news release. “I am excited to give back to the community that has, so often, given much to me […]

Jim RosicaNovember 22, 2017

State Rep. Jay Fant, a Jacksonville Republican running for state Attorney General in 2018, says he will create a “Confidential Investigator and Ethics Officer” to deal with sexual harassment complaints if elected. Fant tweeted the plan on Wednesday. The new position would meet “confidentially” with those who claim harassment by a “public official.” Any information developed would be […]

Ana CeballosNovember 21, 2017

In one day, the Florida Democratic Party lost its two top leaders. Chair Stephen Bittel and Sally Boynton Brown, the state’s party president, submitted their resignation letters on Monday and the party accepted. “We are looking forward to getting back to the important work of turning Florida blue,” Johnna Cervone, the party’s spokesperson, said in […]

Ana CeballosNovember 21, 2017

House Speaker Richard Corcoran wants Congress to put an end to a “perverse hush fund” that has been used over the years to settle sexual harassment claims. The Land O’Lakes Republican sent a letter to House Speaker Paul Ryan on Monday in response to reports that the Office of Compliance has used $17 million from […]

Mitch PerryNovember 21, 2017

Alma Gonzalez, a member of the Democratic National Committee and a Hillsborough County committeewoman, announced Tuesday her bid for Florida Democratic Party chair. The party is in crisis mode following the developments over the past few days. On Friday, now former Chair Stephen Bittel announced he would be resigning following a POLITICO Florida report that he had […]

Mitch PerryNovember 21, 2017

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South Florida Republican Congressman Carlos Curbelo is the target of a new TV and digital ad calling on him to pass the DREAM Act. Curbelo, who is considered one of the most vulnerable House Republicans in the country for reelection in 2018, has introduced his own version of the Dream Act: Recognizing America’s Children (RAC). RAC, if […]

Ana CeballosNovember 21, 2017

As the state continued its fight to keep a law requiring women to see a doctor and wait 24 hours before getting an abortion on Tuesday, its latest argument included the comparison that if there are waiting periods for cremations and divorces, abortions should have them too. As it stands now, women do not have […]

Danny McAuliffeNovember 21, 2017

Gwen Graham — who has been dubbed a moderate, a champion for public education, a “serial hugger” and is the only woman candidate in the 2018 Governor’s race — doesn’t want to be tied down by labels. “You know what I’m championing — and I think this is what we desperately need — (is) to […]

Jim RosicaNovember 21, 2017

State regulators have told a South Florida medical marijuana provider to quit selling “unapproved” vaping devices. The Department of Health‘s Office of Medical Marijuana Use sent a “cease and desist” letter Monday to Curaleaf of Miami. It also tells the company to stop “running unapproved advertisements encouraging (its) product to be used in a manner inconsistent” with […]

Headlines

Terrie Rizzo announces 22 endorsements, giving her early lead in Dem chair race

Republican Mike Caruso files for open HD 89 seat

Jay Fant says he’ll create new position to handle harassment

With its top leaders gone, Florida Democratic Party’s focus turns to chair election

Richard Corcoran wants Congress to end its ‘perverse hush fund’

Hillsborough’s Alma Gonzalez to run for FDP Chair

New ad urges Carlos Curbelo to pass DREAM Act

State keeps fighting for suspended law requiring 24-hour abortion waiting periods

Gwen Graham isn’t running on labels

State to medical marijuana company: Stop selling ‘vaping’ devices