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Peter SchorschOctober 3, 2017

In his bid for Florida governor, Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam has noticeably leaned right, a not-too-unsurprising move to appeal to base voters in a political landscape dominated by Donald Trump. But aligning himself with the ad agency behind the unprecedented win for Germany’s far-right populist party? That is beyond the pale. According to recent campaign […]

Scott PowersOctober 3, 2017

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Chris King responded to the Las Vegas massacre by lashing out at “Florida’s one-party government” for not pursuing gun law changes after the Pulse nightclub massacre, saying it is time for action. “We can pray for the victims and their families, but that alone won’t stop it from happening again,” King stated […]

Peter SchorschOctober 3, 2017

Andrew Gillum added a new finance director this week, as the Democrat gubernatorial candidate looks to spark fundraising after losing ground to opponents Gwen Graham and Chris King. Akilah Ensley heads to the Gillum camp from Invictus Strategy Group, a political and nonprofit fundraising consulting shop she founded. Her past experience also includes a stint […]

Staff ReportsOctober 2, 2017

Lauren Baer, a former senior official in the Obama administration, is launching a Democratic challenge to Republican Brian Mast in Florida’s 18th Congressional District. CD 18 covers St. Lucie and Martin counties, as well as the northeastern Palm Beach County. From 2011 and 2017, Baer served as senior adviser to Secretaries of State Hillary Clinton and […]

Mitch PerryOctober 2, 2017

Gov. Rick Scott Monday announced proposed legislation to prohibit the state, including all agencies, from investing in any company that is doing business with Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro’s government. The proposal comes six weeks after the state’s State Board of Administration, which maintains the Florida Retirement System and its $150 billion in assets, voted to reaffirm that they […]

Staff ReportsOctober 2, 2017

Gov. Rick Scott Monday has ordered flags at half-staff “in honor and remembrance of the victims of the act of violence committed in Las Vegas during the late-night hours of Oct. 1.” The U.S. and state flags will be flown at half-staff “at all local and state buildings, installations, and grounds throughout the State of […]

Associated PressOctober 2, 2017

A federal judge has blocked a Florida law that would require people and groups that provide abortion advice to register with the state and furnish women with a detailed explanation of the procedure and alternatives. U.S. Senior District Judge Robert Hinkle issued the ruling late Friday saying that the lawsuit filed by a minister, two […]

Jim RosicaOctober 2, 2017

The Constitution Revision Commission (CRC) on Monday moved forward on two public proposals to amend the state’s governing document: One to close the “write-in loophole,” and another to repeal a provision on high speed rail. The next chance for commissioners to directly sponsor public proposals will be on Oct. 17, during another meeting of the full Commission. […]

Scott PowersOctober 2, 2017

Gov. Rick Scott declared an emergency in Florida Monday covering all 67 counties to provide assistance to Puerto Rico, and he announced the creation of Puerto Rican disaster relief centers in Orlando and Miami for people fleeing the devastation left behind by Hurricane Maria nearly two weeks ago. “Today, to ensure Florida has every available […]

Jim RosicaOctober 2, 2017

A proposed constitutional amendment aimed at limiting gambling’s expansion in the state now has more than 600,000 signatures, its backers said Monday. Voters in Charge, the political committee behind the amendment, said it’s “over halfway towards its goal of gathering 1.1 million signatures in order to reach the required number of 766,200 valid petitions to […]

Headlines

Is Adam Putnam indirectly in bed with Germany’s far-right?

After Las Vegas, Chris King condemns inaction on gun laws, calls for action

Andrew Gillum hires new finance director to ramp up fundraising

Ex-Obama official to challenge Brian Mast in CD 18

Rick Scott proposes legislation banning business with Venezuela

Rick Scott orders flags at half-staff for Las Vegas shooting victims

Federal judge blocks Florida abortion law

Constitutional panel moves two public proposals

Rick Scott declares emergency in Florida for Puerto Rico, opens relief centers

Gambling amendment now has 600K signatures