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Les NeuhausMarch 7, 2017

In an effort to promote public safety, a state legislator filed a bill widening by a far margin the state’s use of body cameras by the law enforcement community at large. State Rep. Al Jacquet filed HB 513 Monday. The bill would, if enacted, require officers to wear and use body cameras while conducting routine traffic […]

Jim RosicaFebruary 7, 2017

A bill aimed at speeding up the handling of political redistricting court cases breezed through its first Senate committee on Tuesday. The legislation (SB 352) was OK’d by the Senate Judiciary Committee with only state Sen. Bobby Powell, a Riviera Beach Democrat, voting against it. “I do believe it’s initially incumbent on us to be […]

Staff ReportsDecember 29, 2016

It’s now up to his new colleagues whether Bobby Powell gets to stay a state senator. Powell, a Riviera Beach Democrat, was elected to Senate District 30 this year after serving four years in the House. But his opponent, Republican candidate Ron Berman, challenged the results with a “notice of contest,” according to reports. Because the Senate […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterDecember 21, 2016

Rep. Emily Slosberg is following in her father’s footsteps, and that might not be a good thing. Slosberg, a Boca Raton Democrat, appears to already be at odds with members of the Palm Beach County legislative delegation after a kerfuffle during the recent delegation meeting. At issue: Local bills that would have allowed Palm Beach […]

Jim RosicaDecember 13, 2016

The right way to put the new constitutional amendment on medical marijuana into effect is to “treat (it) like medicine,” supporters said Tuesday. The Senate Health Policy committee held its first workshop for the 2017 Legislative Session on medical cannabis implementation. “The states that have done it poorly, with a lack of regulation, allowed folks to market […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 31, 2016

The Florida Chamber of Commerce made a big investment in the primary, a move officials said paid off, despite a few notable losses. The Chamber’s political operation announced primary victories for 76 of the 89 candidates it endorsed. Some of those candidates were incumbents; others were involved in uncompetitive primaries. But there were big wins […]

Phil AmmannAugust 26, 2016

Secret underground chemicals. Bait and switch. Republican cronyism. They’re all part of the crosscurrent of negative campaigning reaching a fevered pitch in the highly charged Democratic primary for Florida Senate District 30. The Palm Beach Post is reporting on Michael Steinger, who is blasting his Democratic opponent, state Rep. Bobby Powell, with accusations he wants […]

Drew WilsonAugust 24, 2016

West Palm Beach Democrat Michael Steinger pumped another $150,000 into his Senate District 30 campaign Aug. 9, bringing his total loans to $490,000 since he entered the race in May. Steinger, an attorney, didn’t bring in any other contributions between Aug. 6 and Aug. 12 according to his most recent campaign finance report, while his […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 22, 2016

The family attacks are the toughest part of the campaign, but Bobby Powell is hoping to rally support after the one against his family. In an email Monday, Powell encouraged supporters to help him “finish this campaign strong.” The fundraising email reminds supporters they can donate until 11:59 p.m. Thursday, and calls on them to […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 10, 2016

Michael Steinger is calling for an investigation into vote-by-mail ballot irregularities. The Palm Beach Post reported Steinger, an attorney, wrote a letter to Palm Beach County State Attorney Dave Aronberg, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, and Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections Susan Bucher on Tuesday asking for an investigation into mail-in ballot irregularities. The […]

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Bill would require LEOs to wear body cameras during traffic stops

Redistricting overhaul clears first Senate panel

Senate will determine whether Bobby Powell stays or goes

Emily Slosberg at odds with Palm Beach legislative delegation over local texting while driving bills

Treat medical marijuana “like medicine,” advocates say

Florida Chamber upbeat despite mixed results in primaries

Negative campaigning reaches fevered pitch in SD 30 Democratic primary

Michael Steinger drops another $150K into SD 30 race

Email Insights: Bobby Powell criticizes opponent for family attacks, while taking a swipe at Michael Steinger’s family

Report: Michael Steinger wants investigation into mail-in ballot irregularities