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Mitch PerryFebruary 16, 2017

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Citing his close ties to the oil industry, Florida Democratic Senator Bill Nelson said Thursday that he will be voting against Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt’s nomination to lead the Environmental Protection Agency. “It’s been well documented that the president’s pick is a friend of the oil industry,” Nelson said on the floor of the Senate. […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 16, 2017

Rebuilding America Now, Governor Rick Scott’s Super PAC that was established to elect Donald Trump, is being scrutinized by the Federal Elections Commission for inadequate reporting in the third quarter of last year. On January 11, the FEC sent a Request for Additional Information (RFAI) regarding two items for that October quarterly report. One of the items noted […]

Associated PressFebruary 16, 2017

A state Supreme Court order blocking enforcement of Florida’s 24-hour abortion waiting period will remain in place while a lower court determines whether the law is constitutional. The Florida Supreme Court issued its ruling Thursday, leaving in place its order from 10 months ago. The court said there’s a strong likelihood that a lower court […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 16, 2017

Donald Trump‘s latest choice for Labor Secretary has Florida roots. Alexander Acosta, the Dean of Florida International University College of Law and former attorney for the Southern District of Florida, was announced as the President’s second pick for the position of Labor Secretary on Thursday. The first choice, Andrew Puzder, was not going to survive a […]

Michael MolineFebruary 16, 2017

The Florida Supreme Court has taken a narrow view of the amount of evidence hospitals and other health care providers are obliged to turn over to insurance companies concerning the reasonableness of personal injury protection claims. In a unanimous ruling, the court sided with the 1st District Court of Appeal over the 4th District Court […]

Jim RosicaFebruary 16, 2017

In yet another rejection of a policy backed by conservative lawmakers and Gov. Rick Scott, the Florida Supreme Court Thursday “declined” to change the state’s expert evidence rule to one used by federal courts and most states. “We decline to adopt the Daubert Amendment to the extent that it is procedural, due to the constitutional concerns raised, which must […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterFebruary 16, 2017

State Rep. Matt Caldwell is planning to file paperwork this summer in a bid for Florida Agriculture Commissioner. Caldwell, a North Fort Myers Republican, on Thursday said he has “every intention of filing to run in August.” Caldwell, first elected in 2010, will be term limited in 2018. The 35-year-old, chair of the House’s Government Accountability […]

Staff ReportsFebruary 16, 2017

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In a new three-and-a-half minute video, the Florida House of Representatives scorches the state’s beleaguered public-private economic development and tourism organizations. Phrases like “no more corruption” and “no more taking taxpayers for granted” run in between clips of what the House criticizes as failed recipients of business incentives, or what House Speaker Richard Corcoran has called […]

Michael MolineFebruary 16, 2017

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A state appeals court has upheld a law limiting payments to chiropractors under reforms to Florida’s personal-injury protection insurance system the Legislature approved in 2012. The 3rd District Court of Appeal on Wednesday reversed a ruling by Miami-Dade County Circuit Judge Michaelle Gonzalez-Paulson holding that the limits were unconstitutional. “We must presume that the Legislature conducted […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 16, 2017

Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum drove east on I-10 for a hastily arranged a Jacksonville roundtable event on Wednesday. But, as an organizer said, it’s “not that he’s running for anything.” Of course not. And Gillum echoed that point. “I ain’t here to make news today,” Gillum said, about “what comes next.” Of course not. Why […]

Headlines

Bill Nelson to vote against Scott Pruitt’s nomination for EPA Secretary

Pro-Trump super PAC chaired by Rick Scott dealing with FEC on reporting issues

Florida abortion waiting period law temporarily blocked

Alexander Acosta announced as Donald Trump’s choice for Labor Secretary

Supreme Court limits information insurers may demand under PIP policies

Supreme Court rejects evidence standard supported by Rick Scott, lawmakers

Matt Caldwell plans run for Agriculture Commissioner this summer

Florida House slams Enterprise Florida, VISIT FLORIDA in video

Appeals court reverses ruling striking limits on PIP payments to chiropractors

‘Not that he’s running for anything’: Andrew Gillum visits Jacksonville