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Drew WilsonNovember 2, 2015

Republican Joe Davidow officially began his campaign for House District 80 with an event on Hodges College campus this past Tuesday. In his announcement, the Naples lawyer told a crowd of about 70 people that he was “deeply concerned” about the “large influx of new residents” to the state and how it may affect Florida […]

Phil AmmannOctober 29, 2015

As Uber continues its expansion across the globe, a new company-sponsored public policy blog will touch on several issues facing the popular ridesharing service, such as car insurance and company benefits. Uber Under the Hood, launched Wednesday, is the latest effort by the San Francisco-based company to garner more support as it deals with lawmakers […]

Drew WilsonOctober 12, 2015

September fundraising reports are in for House District 80, and Republican candidate Byron Donalds has a lot to celebrate. The Collier County businessman raised $19,060 last month, giving him a cash-on-hand total of $65,577 seven months into his campaign. His September report alone shows more contributions than the other two candidates in the race combined. […]

Diane RobertsJune 26, 2015

I am the descendant of at least 10 Confederate soldiers. A few owned slaves; most did not. One great-great-grandfather fought at the Battle of Natural Bridge. Another survived the Siege of Petersburg. So don’t throw the Y-word at me. Don’t tell me I don’t understand. I understand all too well. The Confederate battle flag is […]

Martin DyckmanFebruary 15, 2015

The premise underlying Florida’s death penalty is that it will be carried out fairly. To borrow a phrase, that is a bright and shining lie. As the first to re-enact capital punishment after the U.S. Supreme Court struck it down in 1972, Florida’s Legislature provided specific criteria for death sentences and required the state Supreme […]

Martin DyckmanFebruary 15, 2015

The premise underlying Florida’s death penalty is that it will be carried out fairly. To borrow a phrase, that is a bright and shining lie. As the first to re-enact capital punishment after the U.S. Supreme Court struck it down in 1972, Florida’s Legislature provided specific criteria for death sentences and required the state Supreme […]

Guest AuthorAugust 13, 2014

Sometimes our memories are shorter than they ought to be. No kidding, you say? Seriously, every year, we’re told to “get a plan,” harden our homes, and stock up on hurricane supplies. And, for eight years and counting we have been missed by major hurricanes. Little by little, Floridians begin to forget that it could […]

Guest AuthorApril 23, 2014

On Tuesday, Curt Clawson became, for all intents and purposes, the new member of the U.S. House in Southwest Florida’s 19th District. He beat two political veterans and a newcomer in a four-way primary in this very deep red district. There is a general election in June, but there is very little chance of a […]

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Joe Davidow officially kicks off campaign for HD 80

Uber tackles public policy issues with newly launched “Under the Hood” blog

September fundraising gives HD 80 hopeful Byron Donalds reason to cheer

Diane Roberts: Take it down already!

Martin Dyckman: Capital punishment in Florida is death by judicial whim

Martin Dyckman: Capital punishment in Florida is death by judicial whim

Bill Newton: We shouldn’t forget the insurance lessons hurricanes taught us

Jamie Miller: Clawson victory demonstrates the power of self-financed campaigns