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Ryan RayMarch 17, 2015

Reports of the death of Dana Young‘s new gaming legislation are greatly exaggerated, according to the House Majority Leader. Despite speculation that the Tampa Republican may alter or even withdraw her ambitious plan from consideration, Young tells Florida Politics that her proposal will be workshopped at a Capitol meeting on March 26. Young’s plan — consisting […]

Ryan RayMarch 17, 2015

Reports of the death of Dana Young‘s new gaming legislation are greatly exaggerated, according to the House Majority Leader. Despite speculation that the Tampa Republican may alter or even withdraw her ambitious plan from consideration, Young tells Florida Politics that her proposal will be workshopped at a Capitol meeting on March 26. Young’s plan — consisting […]

Christine Jordan SextonMarch 17, 2015

Florida’s GOP legislative leaders remain at odds over how to solve the state’s $2 billion problem with its program to help out hospitals. As the House and Senate prepare to roll out competing versions of a new state budget there are no clear signs of how the two chambers plan to deal with the potential […]

Phil AmmannMarch 16, 2015

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A proposal to boost anti-discrimination laws in Florida is beginning see unprecedented bipartisan backing in the Legislature, as a growing number of state lawmakers are voicing support for the measure. The Florida Competitive Workforce Act is making its way through the Capitol in the form of House Bill 33 by Republican Rep. Holly Raschein of […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 16, 2015

Another Jacksonville mayoral candidate forum took place Monday night with Omega Allen, Bill Bishop, and Lenny Curry. The forum, billed as a multicultural forum, had the theme “Minority Major: Where Unity Is Key.” It allowed candidates to discuss issues from crime and minority unemployment to their commitments to diversity on many levels. With only 100 or so […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 16, 2015

Another Jacksonville mayoral candidate forum took place Monday night with Omega Allen, Bill Bishop, and Lenny Curry. The forum, billed as a multicultural forum, had the theme “Minority Major: Where Unity Is Key.” It allowed candidates to discuss issues from crime and minority unemployment to their commitments to diversity on many levels. With only 100 or so […]

Mitch PerryMarch 16, 2015

Eric Lynn, a senior Obama administration adviser in the Defense Department, is strongly considering to run for the Democratic nomination for Congress against GOP incumbent in District 13 David Jolly next year. He may announce his candidacy soon. Lynn has roots in Pinellas, having graduated from St. Pete High School in 1996, and his family […]

James CallMarch 16, 2015

A measure that could help Gov. Rick Scott fulfill his promise to cut taxes by $670 million continues to roll through the Legislature. The Senate Finance and Tax Committee on Monday approved on a 7-0 vote to reduce a communications tax by 3.6%. “This is broad-based and consumer friendly,” said Sen. Dorothy Hukill who is sponsoring the $431 million tax […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorMarch 16, 2015

The House Criminal Justice Subcommittee passed a bill Monday that would limit the use of drones for surveillance throughout the state. A bill passed two years ago took a first step in targeting the burgeoning technology by limiting use of drones by law enforcement to gather evidence or intel. It also created a requirement for […]

Associated PressMarch 16, 2015

About 1 million Floridians are breaking state law by committing lewd and lascivious acts and a state senator doesn’t want them to be punished for it. The Senate Criminal Justice Committee unanimously agreed Monday when they approved Sen. Eleanor Sobel‘s bill, SB 1078, to repeal a law that makes it illegal for unmarried men and […]

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Dana Young’s gaming legislation to be workshopped March 26

Dana Young's gaming legislation to be workshopped March 26

Lack of clear direction on hospital funding stymies budget action

Florida Competitive Workforce Act “right thing to do,” legislators say

Multicultural Jax mayoral forum features Alvin Brown’s 3 challengers

Multicultural Jax mayoral forum features Alvin Brown's 3 challengers

Democrat Eric Lynn challenge to David Jolly likely for 2016

Senate support for communications tax gets louder

House subcommittee OKs drone bill limiting surveillance

Senate, House panels OK repealers on shacking up ban