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Mitch PerryMarch 23, 2015

It was five years ago today that President Barack Obama signed into law the Affordable Care Act, one of the most significant — and controversial — pieces of legislation in U.S. public policy history. Since March 23, 2010, there have been more than 50 congressional votes to repeal the law. There was one near-death experience […]

Peter SchorschMarch 23, 2015

Governor Rick Scott will kick off “Cut My Taxes Week” on Tuesday, March 24th at the Florida State Capitol. A booth will be set up at the Plaza Level Rotunda from Tuesday through Thursday from 8:00am – 3:00pm where Floridians can bring their bills and use the tax cut calculator to see their savings with […]

Mitch PerryMarch 23, 2015

While South Florida Democratic Congressman Patrick Murphy gathered statewide attention Monday by declaring his candidacy for Marco Rubio‘s U.S. Senate seat, the liberal wing of the Democratic Party wasn’t part of the cheering section. The Progressive Democratic Caucus announced Monday morning that a recent informal survey it took showed Orlando area Congressman Alan Grayson to […]

James CallMarch 23, 2015

The fix is in. Early Monday, Sen. Rob Bradley’s language for a Charlotte’s Web glitch bill was released. The proposal will be addressed in a public meeting Tuesday and increases the number of licenses to grow marijuana to 20, include more illnesses authorized to be treated with a medicinal cannabis product, changes the definition of applicant — providing a […]

Bruce RitchieMarch 23, 2015

The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity has filed what is the first challenge to a local comprehensive plan amendment since sweeping growth management law changes passed in 2011. Legal watchers on either side of growth management issues — development and environmental — say the DEO move against the city of Mascotte in Lake County is […]

Mitch PerryMarch 23, 2015

Though he’s hardly a household name in the Tampa Bay area, Democrats in the region are reacting with high praise for Patrick Murphy, the 31-year-old second-term South Florida Congressman who announced his candidacy for the 2016 U.S. Senate on Sunday. “I’m a very excited Floridian. I think he’ll be great for the state, and the Democratic Party […]

Mitch PerryMarch 23, 2015

Though he’s hardly a household name in the Tampa Bay area, Democrats in the region are reacting with high praise for Patrick Murphy, the 31-year-old second-term South Florida Congressman who announced his candidacy for the 2016 U.S. Senate on Sunday. “I’m a very excited Floridian. I think he’ll be great for the state, and the Democratic Party […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 23, 2015

As one might expect, Election Night parties are going to be ubiquitous in Jacksonville Tuesday night. The Mayoral race, which has gotten national attention, sees three Election Night watch parties. Alvin Brown supporters will convene at the Jacksonville Landing. “Mayor Alvin Brown will join friends, family, volunteers, and supporters to watch election night returns and celebrate […]

Phil AmmannMarch 23, 2015

As U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy started the first day of his U.S. Senate bid, the Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) welcomed the Jupiter Democrat to the race by showcasing one notable coincidence. Murphy joined the race on the fifth anniversary of the Affordable Care Act. “The RPOF warmly welcomes liberal-insider Patrick Murphy into the race for […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 23, 2015

With early voting concluded, Duval Democrats appear to have a turnout advantage heading into Tuesday’s election. At last update, 40,983 Democrats had voted, compared with 36,439 Republicans and 9.807 voters outside the two-party structure. The final three days of early voting, which saw 19,387 voters, corresponded with a surge in turnout by registered Democrats. Total […]

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NRCC targets Patrick Murphy, Gwen Graham on ACA’s 5th anniversary

Gov. Scott kicks-off “Cut My Taxes Week”

Florida Democratic Progressives want Alan Grayson in U.S. Senate bid

Charlotte’s Web glitch-bill would OK more licenses, products, authorized diseases

DEO files first challenge to a local government land-use change

Tampa Bay Democrats react to Patrick Murphy's Senate run

Tampa Bay Democrats react to Patrick Murphy’s Senate run

Jacksonville candidates prepare for election night celebrations

RPOF aims to showcase Patrick Murphy’s support of Obamacare

Jacksonville early voting totals favor Democrats