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Bruce RitchieMarch 18, 2015

A Senate committee on Wednesday voted to restore funding for affordable housing, as a way to offset the loss of revenue because of Amendment 1. Approved overwhelmingly by voters in November, Amendment 1 assigns 33% of documentary stamp tax revenue to water and land conservation. SB 586 seeks to redistribute the remaining $1.3 billion in documentary […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 18, 2015

We are just hours away from the final Jacksonville mayoral debate preceding the First Election, to be held at Jacksonville University and televised at 8 p.m. on WJXT-TV. It’s the only debate to include all four candidates: Omega Allen, Bill Bishop, Lenny Curry, and Mayor Alvin Brown. For at least two of the candidates, it’s their final chance to make their […]

Bruce RitchieMarch 18, 2015

A national news publication is reporting that a federal agency is making it tougher for governors including Rick Scott of Florida to deny man-made climate change. Early this month, the Florida Center for Investigative Reporting said the Florida Department of Environmental Protection under Scott had an unwritten policy against employees discussing climate change and sea […]

Phil AmmannMarch 18, 2015

Gov. Rick Scott’s prohibition on the term “climate change” has now claimed its first casualty, an environmental responsibility group says. On March 9, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) suspended a state employee for speaking about climate change at an official meeting, which made its way into the record of the meeting, according to […]

Phil AmmannMarch 18, 2015

Gov. Rick Scott’s prohibition on the term “climate change” has now claimed its first casualty, an environmental responsibility group says. On March 9, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) suspended a state employee for speaking about climate change at an official meeting, which made its way into the record of the meeting, according to […]

Ryan RayMarch 18, 2015

The rumors have flown about Senate District 35 for almost a year now — will former Senate President Gwen Margolis of Miami Beach call it quits before she terms out? Does she have a deal with Andrew Korge? Is Miami Beach Democratic Rep. David Richardson trying to push the dean of the Senate out of her seat by talking up […]

Christine Jordan SextonMarch 18, 2015

Employers can sign prepaid contracts with primary care providers on behalf of their employees and it won’t be considered an insurance policy under an amended bill approved by a House subcommittee on Wednesday. The bill, HB 7047, was amended, with little to no debate and advanced by the House Insurance and Banking Subcommittee by a […]

Associated PressMarch 18, 2015

State Rep. Michelle Rehwinkel Vasilinda says she favors allowing guns on Florida university campuses because she once used her gun as a student to prevent being raped. The Democrat from Tallahassee told her story Wednesday in the House Higher Education & Workforce Subcommittee as it approved a contentious bill, HB 4005, allowing concealed weapons permit […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 18, 2015

Florida Family Action is emailing Jacksonville voters, offering its support to “City Council candidates [who] oppose granting special rights based on ‘sexual orientation’ and ‘gender identity’ and support Natural Marriage and Religious Freedom.” The message also opposes candidates who support what the group calls “gay rights” legislation. The group’s “voter guide” lists the city council candidates […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 18, 2015

Florida Family Action is emailing Jacksonville voters, offering its support to “City Council candidates [who] oppose granting special rights based on ‘sexual orientation’ and ‘gender identity’ and support Natural Marriage and Religious Freedom.” The message also opposes candidates who support what the group calls “gay rights” legislation. The group’s “voter guide” lists the city council candidates […]

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Senate panel restores affordable housing funds shifted by Amendment 1

Final Jacksonville mayoral debate before First Election is tonight

Florida, other states must respond to climate change for federal funds, report says

"Climate change" gag order claims first victim, enviro group says

“Climate change” gag order claims first victim, enviro group says

Andrew Korge files for 2020 state Senate run; South Florida dominos set to fall

New health option? Bill allows employers to enter direct primary care contracts

House member tells story of using gun to prevent rape

Florida Family Action mailer offers “voter alert” on “gay rights” push

Florida Family Action mailer offers "voter alert" on "gay rights" push