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Staff ReportsApril 21, 2015

Former Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink – Florida’s most recently-serving statewide elected Democrat not named Bill Nelson – offered up her endorsement of U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy on Tuesday. Florida needs a leader in the U.S. Senate who will combine fiscal responsibility with practical solutions,” said Sink in a statement. “As our next Senator, Patrick will work to strengthen Social Security and Medicare […]

Mitch PerryApril 15, 2015

It was eight years ago today, April 15, 2007, when Barack Obama made his first appearance ever in Tampa. Obama appeared at the Cuban Club in Ybor City on a gorgeous Sunday afternoon, giving a speech from the outdoor plaza after the famed Florida A&M marching band opened the program. But according to Tampa City […]

Mitch PerryApril 7, 2015

Although he didn’t call Patrick Murphy his “soulmate” today, Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn otherwise gave as full throated endorsement as any politician can when he announced his full-fledged support for South Florida Representative Patrick Murphy in next year’s race for Senate. “I think he is where I am ideologically – which is in the center […]

Daniel TilsonApril 6, 2015

Looks like Gov. Rick Scott wants to “keep working” past January 2018. That’s when our next governor gets inaugurated. But that doesn’t mean the term-limited Scott wants to give us a break. Think you’ll need some Scott-free psychic space where you can look back in anger and heal the wounds his administration inflicted on you […]

Christine Jordan SextonApril 6, 2015

Florida Senate President Andy Gardiner stands committed to expanding Medicaid access even though leaders in the Florida House — and now Gov. Rick Scott — don’t support the effort. Gardiner issued a statement Monday saying that the Florida Senate will continue to move ahead with its proposal called the Florida Health Insurance Exchange Program — […]

Mitch PerryApril 6, 2015

As has been the case for most of Gov. Rick Scott‘s four and a quarter years in office, a new poll out Monday shows more Floridians disapprove of his job performance than approve. The new Quinnipiac survey shows that 49 percent of those Floridians polled do not approve of the governor’s current job performance, while […]

Christine Jordan SextonApril 6, 2015

As Medicaid expansion and health care access threaten to blow the 2015 Legislative Session sky high, Gov. Rick Scott has remained quiet on where he stands. Plus there are no signs so far that will change even though the ongoing stalemate over the budget could derail some of his top priorities for this year’s session. Scott’s press […]

Phil AmmannApril 3, 2015

MSNBC host Joe Scarborough hinted at a 2018 run for U.S. Senate run on the conservative Hugh Hewitt radio show. “I want to get back into service, public service, and hopefully I can do it while a Republican’s at the White House,” said Scarborough, a former Republican Florida congressman. As reported by the Hill, Scarborough […]

Christine Jordan SextonApril 2, 2015

Senate President Andy Gardiner issued a plea to the House late Wednesday night after hearing news that the federal government has stopped negotiating with the state over the future of a $2 billion program called Low Income Pool. “The time has come to find common ground and present a unified solution that is best for […]

Christine Jordan SextonApril 2, 2015

Senate President Andy Gardiner issued a plea to the House late Wednesday night after hearing news that the federal government has stopped negotiating with the state over the future of a $2 billion program called Low Income Pool. “The time has come to find common ground and present a unified solution that is best for […]

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Alex Sink endorses Patrick Murphy for U.S. Senate

Tampa City Council poised to vote on requesting city hosts U.S.-Cuba signing ceremony

Bob Buckhorn embraces Patrick Murphy’s ideology as he gives his endorsement in Tampa

Daniel Tilson: Gov. Rick Scott angling for Sen. Bill Nelson's seat in 2018

Andy Gardiner: Senate stands firm on health care, but seeks “a way forward”

Rick Scott’s approval numbers remain underwater in new poll

Rick Scott mum on session’s hot issue: Medicaid expansion

MSNBC host Joe Scarborough hints at 2018 Senate run

Senate Prez Andy Gardiner says it’s time to find “common ground” on health care

Senate Prez Andy Gardiner says it's time to find "common ground" on health care