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Associated PressMarch 26, 2015

A likely Republican presidential candidate has introduced a bill that would ban local elected officials in the nation’s capital from enacting gun-control laws. The bill introduced Thursday by Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida would essentially leave the District of Columbia governed only by federal gun laws. Rubio says in a statement that District leaders have […]

Phil AmmannMarch 26, 2015

When U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy announced his intention to run for the U.S. Senate, he set off an unusual chain of events among Florida Democrats. First, speculation flourished over a potential Democratic primary, with a number of leading contenders, such as former Gov. Charlie Crist, as well as Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Alan Grayson. Since then, […]

James CallMarch 26, 2015

This day at the Florida Capitol the House Regulatory Affairs Committee held a four-hour workshop on gambling. Surprisingly, there was something comforting and familiar about spending the morning with a room full of Brooks Brothers suits. A historic review of the Tribal-State Gaming Compact and an overview of the legal relationship between the State and […]

Peter SchorschMarch 26, 2015

Thursday morning at a state governmental office complex in Tallahassee, a panel including representatives from the state’s law enforcement agencies recommended that that the Florida Department of Management Services open its critical radio services contract to a competitive bidding process. States across the nation, including Florida, aim to upgrade their statewide law enforcement radio systems. […]

Christine Jordan SextonMarch 26, 2015

House Republicans are not working on a Medicaid expansion plan. They also are not working on a health care bill that would affect commercial offerings outside of Medicaid, House Speaker Steve Crisafulli told reporters Thursday during a media availability after a full House session adjourned. “We are focused on the position we are on and we […]

Bruce RitchieMarch 26, 2015

U. S. Sen. Bill Nelson is speaking out against policies that would prohibit government employees from discussing climate change, and offered a budget amendment Thursday to prevent federal legislation from doing so. “We have all read news reports at the state level, the local level, maybe even at the federal level,” Nelson said. “Indeed some […]

Peter SchorschMarch 26, 2015

While declaring himself a candidate for U.S. president at the self-proclaimed “largest Christian university in the world,” Ted Cruz said he would not just overturn Obamacare, but would repeal “every word” of it. Every. Last. Word. And then a few hours later – seriously, less than a day – we learned that U.S. Sen. Cruz […]

Bob SparksMarch 26, 2015

The Florida Legislature is deciding, with certain restrictions, whether to allow guns on Florida college campuses. This brief, but controversial, bill (House Bill 4005 and Senate Bill 176) removes restrictions on campus for qualified gun permit holders. Other prohibitions remain untouched, including courthouses, polling places, K-12 schools and numerous others. Republicans generally favor the legislation […]

Guest AuthorMarch 26, 2015

While attending a college information program with my high school son recently, I heard an admissions officer say something that every Florida legislator ought to hear. “The three most important letters in the college selection process aren’t S-A-T or A-C-T,” the admissions officer observed. “The three most important letters are F-I-T.” The admission officer’s point […]

Guest AuthorMarch 26, 2015

Considering the successes we’ve achieved over the years, it is difficult to imagine that in our lifetime women felt a shame and stigma around breast cancer — one that a small group of women and I vowed to end when I founded Susan G. Komen in 1982. We wanted women to know it was OK […]

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Marco Rubio seeks to strip gun-control authority from DC officials

Bill Day’s latest: Pam Bondi, Allen West for Senate?

The day that was in Florida politics — March 26

Joint Task Force urges competitive procurement process for statewide police radio system

House Speaker: Don’t expect a House Republican health plan

Bill Nelson takes stand against muzzling scientists on climate change

Peter Schorsch: Ted Cruz is NOT the real hypocrite

Bob Sparks: Logic, passion and courage describe guns-on-campus debate

William Mattox: Legislature should empower parents to enroll child in school that best fits

Nancy G. Brinker: LGBT people deserve fairness on the job