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Phil AmmannMarch 1, 2015

Before the gavel falls on Tuesday to open Florida’s 2015 Legislative Session, before Gov. Rick Scott gives his annual State of the State missive, there is a final blast from the Tallahassee “river of green.” “Old Corruptible” makes its last hurrah, before falling silent for the next 60 days. Today, editorial cartoonist Bill Day casts […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorFebruary 27, 2015

With a super-majority in the House and a strong majority in the senate, Florida Republicans stand a pretty good chance of getting their way during this year’s Legislative Session. But that doesn’t mean progressive Democrats aren’t still riled up with messages for lawmakers. The group Progress Florida came together in Governor Rick Scott’s first term […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorFebruary 27, 2015

With a super-majority in the House and a strong majority in the senate, Florida Republicans stand a pretty good chance of getting their way during this year’s Legislative Session. But that doesn’t mean progressive Democrats aren’t still riled up with messages for lawmakers. The group Progress Florida came together in Governor Rick Scott’s first term […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorFebruary 27, 2015

In anticipation of the 2015 Legislative Session, FloridaPolitics.com is asking state lawmakers about their goals and priorities – and whether they support some controversial issues in the state.. Here are the responses from Brandon Representative Ross Spano: In one word, how would you describe your expectations for the Session? “Optimistic.” What’s a local issue you are making […]

James CallFebruary 26, 2015

Affordable housing advocates are building their case to protect funding during the 2015 Legislative Session. Thirty statewide organizations, including the Chamber, Florida Home Builders Association and The United Way, released a study Thursday calling for the full appropriation of housing trust funds. They want the money used to build homes working people can afford and provide […]

James CallFebruary 26, 2015

Affordable housing advocates are building their case to protect funding during the 2015 Legislative Session. Thirty statewide organizations, including the Chamber, Florida Home Builders Association and The United Way, released a study Thursday calling for the full appropriation of housing trust funds. They want the money used to build homes working people can afford and provide […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorFebruary 26, 2015

In anticipation of the 2015 Legislative Session, FloridaPolitics.com is asking state lawmakers about their goals and priorities — and whether they support controversial issues in the state. Here are the responses from Rep. Janet Cruz of Tampa. In one word, how would you describe your expectations for the Session, i.e. “Excited?” “Expansion.” What’s a local issue you are […]

Ryan RayFebruary 25, 2015

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With even the staunchest usual allies of business like Associated Industries of Florida and the Florida Chamber of Commerce joining together to support increased funding for Medicaid — a move that did not go uncriticized by the even more zealously free-market group Americans for Prosperity — it comes as little surprise that the more levelheaded Florida […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorFebruary 25, 2015

In anticipation of the 2015 Legislative Session, FloridaPolitics.com is asking state lawmakers about their goals and priorities — and whether they support controversial issues in the state. Here are the responses from Rep. Shawn Harrison of Hillsborough. In one word, how would you describe your expectations for the session, i.e. “Excited?” “Hopeful.” What’s a local issue you are […]

Phil AmmannFebruary 25, 2015

Florida lawmakers will be getting busy in Tallahassee starting March 3, which kicks off the spectacle of the 2015 legislative session. State lawmakers, as they face hot-button issues ranging from the budget and child welfare to water, gambling and guns, will have one item in abundance, at least according to Florida Politics editorial cartoonist Bill Day. […]

Tag: 2015 legislative session

Bill Day's latest: Old Corruptible

Previewing the 2015 Legislative Session with Progress Florida’s Damien Flier

Previewing the 2015 Legislative Session with Progress Florida's Damien Flier

Previewing the Legislative Session with Rep. Ross Spano

Sadowski Coalition says “spend housing funds on housing”

Sadowski Coalition says "spend housing funds on housing"

Previewing the 2015 Legislative Session with Rep. Janet Cruz

Florida Health Care Association stakes out 2015 legislative agenda

Previewing 2015 legislative session with Rep. Shawn Harrison

Bill Day’s latest: A hot wind political hurricane about to blow in Tally