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Staff ReportsJune 21, 2016

This evening, Democratic Congressman Ted Deutch will receive the inaugural Climate Leadership Award from the Citizens’ Climate Lobby for his “extraordinary leadership and bold commitment to environmental stewardship.” Republican Congressman Carlos Curbelo, a co-founder of the bipartisan Climate Solutions Caucus, will also receive the award. “I’m honored to receive this award from the Citizens’ Climate Lobby, […]

Ryan RayJune 3, 2016

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U.S. Rep. Gwen Graham is reaching across the aisle in an effort to bring the F-35 fighter jet to Florida. The freshman Democrat from Tallahassee co-wrote letters with U.S. Rep. Ander Crenshaw and U.S. Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen addressed to top Air Force brass asking them to consider expanding USAF’s presence across Florida. “We must ensure that the Jacksonville [Air National Guard] base […]

Phil AmmannMay 18, 2016

A pair of competing polls shows just how spiteful the Democratic primary has become between Annette Taddeo and Joe Garcia. Taddeo, the former running mate for gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist, is facing Garcia for Florida’s 26th Congressional District, currently held by first-term incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Carlos Curbelo. POLITICO Florida reports on new internal polling […]

Mitch PerryApril 28, 2016

GOP Congressman Vern Buchanan chaired a Florida congressional delegation meeting on Thursday that focused on the spiraling death toll caused by heroin and opioid abuse throughout the state. Buchanan has a vested interest in the subject, with Manatee County, which he represents in Congress, having suffered more heroin overdose deaths per capita than any other Florida county in 2014. […]

Ryan RayApril 21, 2016

U.S. Rep. Gwen Graham made waves on Thursday when she said she’s eyeing a 2018 run for Florida Governor. Here’s an early look at what Sunshine State politicos are saying regarding the Panhandle’s first Congresswoman’s announcement. “Gwen has been a great partner to work with in the House. From her work on the Apalachicola Bay to fighting […]

Peter SchorschApril 18, 2016

Annette Taddeo‘s campaign balance sheet was nearly upside-down in the first fundraising quarter of 2016. Taddeo raised a paltry $219,682 during Q1, but the bad news for didn’t stop there. The former Miami-Dade Democratic Party chairwoman’s campaign also blew through $181,984 in expenditures according to new federal reporting data. That left Taddeo with just under […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 20, 2016

Florida Lt. Gov. Carlos Lopez-Cantera plans a $500-per-person fundraiser in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday. [H/T: @DaveLevinthal] The pitch is that Lopez-Cantera is the “best candidate to fill Marco Rubio‘s seat.” The invite cites him being endorsed by half the Legislature, “over 200 grassroots leaders,” the Lieutenant Governor, and three Miami area Congress members: Carlos Curbelo, Ileana Ros-Lethinen, and Mario […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterFebruary 22, 2016

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A trio of South Florida congressional leaders have officially backed Marco Rubio, Florida’s junior U.S. senator in his 2016 presidential bid. U.S. Reps. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, Mario Diaz-Balart, and Carlos Curbelo said Monday they were endorsing Rubio. “From his leadership on foreign policy to his focus on improving our economy, Marco understands our country’s needs. From […]

Scott PowersFebruary 8, 2016

Two South Floridacongressmen, Democratic U.S. Rep. Ted Deutch and Republican U.S. Rep. Carlos Curbelo, will co-chair a new bipartisan caucus taking a look at climate change, the pair jointly announced Monday. The two congressmen announced the creation of the Climate Solutions Caucus and pledged they will hold events aimed at educating members on the threats […]

Ryan RayJanuary 4, 2016

A new federal boating safety provision introduced by U.S. Rep. Gwen Graham and a Republican co-sponsor became law this month. Language originally offered by Graham and U.S. Rep. Garret Graves of Louisiana was enacted as part of the FY 2016-2017 transportation budget. The original bill — H.R. 3462, the “Sport Fish Restoration and Recreational Boating Safety Act of 2015” […]

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Golf ball and golf club in bag on green grass

Ted Deutch, Carlos Curbelo to receive inaugural leadership award from Citizens’ Climate Lobby

Gwen Graham fighting with GOP colleagues to bring F-35 fighter jet to Florida

Competing Democratic polls show Joe Garcia leading Annette Taddeo in CD 26

Florida congressional delegation gets update on heroin crisis

Florida pols react to Gwen Graham’s 2018 plans announcement

Buuurrrnnn rate: Annette Taddeo raises $220K, spends $182K in first quarter of 2016

D.C. fundraiser set Tuesday for Carlos Lopez-Cantera

South Florida Republican congressional delegation throws support behind Marco Rubio

Carlos Curbelo, Ted Deutch announce bipartisan climate change solutions caucus

Gwen Graham-sponsored boating legislation enacted into law