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Lloyd DunkelbergerJuly 14, 2016

With the fatal crash of Tesla car on autopilot near Williston in May, Floridians already know the future of transportation is impacting the state’s highways. Exploration of that future will be one of the themes when the 2016 Floridians for Better Transportation Summit meets Tuesday and Wednesday at the Loews Don CeSar Hotel on St. […]

Drew WilsonJune 7, 2016

A group opposing All Aboard Florida announced Tuesday they would issue “report cards” measuring where candidates for public office stand on the railroad project connecting Orlando to Miami. The Coalition Against Rail Expansion in Florida, or CARE FL, sent a 12-question survey to candidates in districts affected by All Aboard Florida with instructions to send […]

Ryan RayApril 20, 2016

A group protesting the expansion of passenger rail in South Florida never heard back from the feds. But they did obtain a letter addressed to the rail plan they oppose. The group, Citizens Against Rail Expansion in Florida, said they worked with U.S. Rep. Bill Posey to get a copy of the communiqué after hearing the Federal Railroad […]

Jim RosicaApril 6, 2016

Gov. Rick Scott has approved a repeal of a 148-year-law that criminalizes an unmarried couple living together. The measure legalizing “cohabitation” (SB 498) was one of 20 bills signed into law by the governor on Wednesday. The change is largely a reflection of the times: Though Florida was among a few states that still criminalized cohabitation, its prohibition […]

Jim RosicaApril 6, 2016

Another day, another bill-signing deadline. Gov. Rick Scott has until Wednesday to act on 20 bills, all from the Senate, “including a bill that would expand courtroom protections for victims of abuse, and another that would repeal the prohibition on cohabitation,” according to LobbyTools Legislative IQ. If signed by Scott, “couples shacking up together would […]

Phil AmmannApril 1, 2016

All Aboard Florida has sunk more than $3 million into state lobbying fees and campaign contributions to clear the tracks for commuter rail through Central Florida. The stakes couldn’t be higher. If AAF fails to secure even one of the 17 permits needed from six state agencies, some Treasure Coast officials say it could derail […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterMarch 22, 2016

The stack bills on Gov. Rick Scott’s desk just keeps getting higher. The Florida Legislature sent 20 bills — including ones to repeal the state’s ban on cohabitation, legislation to allow All Aboard Florida riders to drink beer on trains and a bill to create the Florida Holocaust Memorial — to Scott on Tuesday. The […]

Jim RosicaMarch 4, 2016

Future riders of All Aboard Florida would be allowed a tipple as they wait for a train under legislation moving in the Legislature. The already-approved Senate bill (SB 698) was passed by the House Friday on a 115-1 vote, with only Keystone Heights Republican Charles Van Zant opposed. The House added some changes, though, sending it back to […]

Guest AuthorFebruary 12, 2016

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Candidates who want to keep Martin County different from the rest of crowded South Florida have lost county commission races when two who favor careful growth run against one development-friendly contender. In past elections, the two candidates who support careful growth split the majority vote and the candidate who developers favor coasts to victory on […]

Sally SwartzFebruary 11, 2016

Candidates who want to keep Martin County different from the rest of crowded South Florida have lost county commission races when two who favor careful growth run against one development-friendly contender. In past elections, the two candidates who support careful growth split the majority vote and the candidate who developers favor coasts to victory on […]

Tag: All Aboard Florida

State leaders, experts to discuss future of mobility at Better Transportation Summit

All Aboard Florida opponents to offer candidate ‘report card’ on rail expansion

Anti-rail group responds to letter from federal transit agency

With Rick Scott’s blessing, “shacking up” now legal in Florida

More bills from 2016 Legislative Session to be signed Wednesday

All Aboard Florida spends $3M in lobbying, contributions to clear tracks for rail project

Cohabitation repeal, All Aboard Florida beer bill among the 20 latest bills sent to Rick Scott

Bill would allow booze in All Aboard Florida stations, trains

Sally Swartz: If growth advocates split vote, can conservationist win Martin commission seat?

Sally Swartz: If growth advocates split vote, can conservationist win Martin commission seat?