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Mitch PerryJuly 28, 2016

One of Florida’s newest state senators, Lauren Book, addressed the Florida Delegation Breakfast Thursday at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. “Why are each and every one of you here today?” she challenged delegates shortly after her introduction. The Broward County Democrat was following such notables as Howard Dean and Terry McAuliffe. “Why have you traveled a thousand or […]

Mitch PerryJuly 20, 2016

U.S. Senate candidate Patrick Murphy has received the endorsement of Americans for Responsible Solutions,”the super PAC led by former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords and her husband, retired NASA astronaut Mark Kelly. “We really strongly believe that Congressman Murphy is the best person in this race to fight for the responsible steps that we need to help keep guns out of the hands of […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJuly 18, 2016

Sen. Marco Rubio is focused on getting a comprehensive water bill through Congress this fall, saying the legislation could be key in combating South Florida’s water woes. “The single biggest thing we can do to improve the situation is called the Central Everglades Planning Project,” said Rubio. “It’s in the water bill, and our hope […]

Drew WilsonJuly 18, 2016

Tampa Republican Rep. Dana Young raised another $25,000 between June 25 and July 8 for an on-hand total of nearly $395,000 in her campaign account for the Senate District 18 race. Young brought in the money though 47 contributions, including a pair of $1,000 checks from South Florida attorney John Hoffman and his law firm […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 14, 2016

A major issue in Florida has been the horrific conditions at HUD complexes in Jacksonville and Orlando. Thursday, Sens. Marco Rubio and Bill Nelson did something about it: the Housing Accountability Act of 2016. The two lawmakers filed the legislation “to help thousands of low-income families living in federally subsidized housing such as Eureka Gardens in Jacksonville and Windsor […]

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. […]

Peter SchorschJuly 14, 2016

Marco Rubio’s return to running for his U.S. Senate seat is bad news for both Democrats trying to replace him. A Quinnipiac poll released Thursday shows Rubio leading both Patrick Murphy and Alan Grayson by double digits. Rubio tops Murphy 50 percent to 37 percent, and Grayson, 50 percent to 38 percent. “Democrats made fun of Sen. […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJuly 12, 2016

It’s time to take action. That was the message Gov. Rick Scott sent to Florida’s congressional delegation in a letter Tuesday. The letter outlines what Florida has done to address the algae-bloom in South Florida, and calls on the delegation to take immediate action to make sure Florida received a federal emergency declaration. “Florida is […]

Peter SchorschJuly 10, 2016

Florida’s new insurance commissioner has a rare, meaningful and high-stakes opportunity to earn his chops and establish his credibility for years to come. He can demonstrate he has the mettle to stand up to the insurance industry to the benefit of both consumers and the business community. How often does that happen? Just three months […]

Keith MorelliJuly 8, 2016

U.S. Rep Vern Buchanan this week added his voice to the chorus urging immediate passage of a $1.1 billion bill to fight the spread of the dreaded Zika virus, and the Sarasota Republican blamed Senate Democrats for the log jam. Democrats this week pointed fingers at the Republicans, saying partisan politics was the reason the […]

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Kristen Arrington, Anna Eskamani, Jason Brodeur, Keith Truenow, David Smith, Geraldine Thompson at Tiger Bay. Image by Jacob Ogles

Lauren Book challenges Florida Democratic delegation to remember why they came to Philadelphia

Mark Kelly joins Patrick Murphy in attacking Marco Rubio voting record on gun issues

Marco Rubio talks water quality during stop in Fort Myers

Dana Young adds another $25K in SD 18 race, now at nearly $395K

Marco Rubio, Bill Nelson file Housing Accountability Act of 2016

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

Marco Rubio opens up a stunning 13-point lead over Patrick Murphy, according to latest Quinnipiac Poll

Rick Scott urges congressional delegation to take ‘immediate action’ to address algae problem

Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier has rare chance to bust Florida workers’ comp cartel

Vern Buchanan urges Senate to pass Zika bill, blames Democrats