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Staff ReportsFebruary 23, 2018

Gun control advocates dominating the national agenda Wednesday was unlike any other day in recent memory. With Congress out of session, the aftermath of the deadly shootings in Parkland continues with a focus on gun control. On that day, three significant news events took place with two of them in Florida. The movement to force action […]

Staff ReportsFebruary 20, 2018

Gun control debate seems likely to last longer this time The debate over gun control traditionally comes and goes following a tragedy. Last week’s murder of 14 high school students and three school employees in Parkland has elevated the rhetoric again, but this reaction has a feel that it will not go away as quickly […]

Staff ReportsFebruary 16, 2018

United with victims, divided on solutions After the unspeakable tragedy that occurred Wednesday in Parkland, nothing else comes close to the significance of the event. It is not appropriate — not yet anyway — to talk about bills, sponsors, co-sponsors, filibusters, border walls, shutdowns and DREAMers. The latter is particularly poignant because many of the victims at […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 16, 2018

What’s clear: former Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown has a strategy to win the Democratic primary against Rep. Al Lawson in Florida’s 5th Congressional District. Brown is running a TV ad in Tallahassee, Lawson’s home base, proclaiming Lawson to be President Donald Trump‘s “favorite Democrat.” [SEE THE AD HERE] The ad juxtaposes Trump approving of Lawson applauding him during the State of […]

Scott PowersFebruary 14, 2018

As the White House responds to reports that former aide Rob Porter was not the only official potentially working with highly sensitive information without first being properly vetted, Democratic U.S. Rep. Stephanie Murphy introduced a bill Wednesday to try to make the law require necessary security clearances. Murphy’s bill, her office stated in a news […]

Staff ReportsFebruary 13, 2018

Budget deal provided a test of principles With last Friday’s budget deal coming together in the wee hours of Friday morning, some delegation members had internal conflicts before deciding how they would vote. Some would have to seemingly vote against their principles in order to keep the government open and fund priorities. Deficit hawks had […]

Danny McAuliffeFebruary 12, 2018

After contentious weeks at the U.S. Capitol, Congressman Darren Soto has turned his attention toward Tallahassee, where he believes legislators face “big challenges” and should seize the opportunity to unite on major issues facing the state. The Orlando-area Democrat gave his take on the state’s Session on Monday during a press conference with several Hispanic […]

Scott PowersFebruary 12, 2018

Former U.S. Speaker of the House John Boehner will be the honored guest at a campaign fundraiser coming up for Republican Scott Sturgill‘s bid in Florida’s 7th Congressional District. Boehner will be appearing at a $500-per-person event set at the home of Gary and Barbara Bryant of Longwood, on March 1. Sturgill, a Sanford businessman, […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 9, 2018

There was little chance the Florida Democratic Party would let this week end without slamming U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis, Republican candidate for Governor, for voting to approve the Continuing Resolution to end the government shutdown. “After years of cheering for government shutdowns that hurt Florida’s economy, Congressman Ron DeSantis (R-Fox News) seemingly reversed course early this morning by voting […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 9, 2018

Hundreds of billions in spending brings bipartisanship They thought they had a deal. Senate negotiators crafted a massive two-year spending blueprint that significantly raised both military and domestic spending. Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson was feeling good. He was touting the parts that included $2.36 billion for Florida citrus growers and other farmers, along with $2.7 […]

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Delegation for 2.23.18 — Insights from the Beltway to the Sunshine State

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Alvin Brown links Al Lawson to Donald Trump in Tallahassee ad buy

Stephanie Murphy offers bill to restrict sensitive information to people with clearance

The Delegation for 2.13.18 — Insights from the Beltway to the Sunshine State

Darren Soto: State lawmakers need to unite on policy

John Boehner to appear at Scott Sturgill congressional fundraiser

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