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Ryan RayOctober 21, 2015

A trio of Republican lawmakers – and one Democrat – are pursuing a measure in 2016 to boost the legal standing of firefighters who contract cancer while serving the public. Sen. Jack Latvala‘s SB 456 would create a presumption in statute that firefighters employed by the state or local governments who become ill with cancer did so in […]

Jim RosicaOctober 20, 2015

Two Democratic lawmakers have filed identical bills that would punish state lawmakers for gerrymandering political districts, up to removal from office. State Sen. Darren Soto of Orlando and state Rep. Dwight Dudley of St. Petersburg filed the legislation (SB 6-C/HB 3-C) on Tuesday. But it’s almost certain the bills won’t be taken up by the Legislature; they would first need […]

Susan ClaryOctober 19, 2015

In just a few short months, the race to replace Congressman Alan Grayson in Washington has become an anomaly. The Democratic primary pits state Sen. Darren Soto of Orlando against longtime progressive activist Susannah Randolph. At the end of their first fundraising quarter, numbers released by the Federal Elections Commission this week show Soto edged […]

Bill RuftyOctober 14, 2015

As Judge Terry Lewis’ congressional redistricting recommendations move to the Florida Supreme Court, candidates and would-be candidates along the I-4 corridor continue to assess what may happen, particularly to the 10th Congressional District of Rep. Dan Webster and Rep. Alan Grayson’s 9th Congressional District. Without knowing the boundaries of the district, state Sen. Darren Soto, an Orlando […]

Frank TorresOctober 12, 2015

Susannah Randolph has raised $170,000 in her first fundraising quarter as a candidates in Florida’s 9th Congressional District. Announcing her fundraising numbers Monday morning, Randolph said her 1,150 contributors demonstrates deep, grassroots ties to both District 9 and Central Florida. According to the campaign, donations averaged $150 apiece. “Our campaign is truly people-powered and doesn’t have to rely […]

Frank TorresOctober 7, 2015

State Sen. Darren Soto nabbed the endorsement of California U.S. Rep. Tony Cardenas Wednesday afternoon, the latest show of support for the man seeking to represent Florida’s 9th Congressional District. “Darren Soto is a rising star,” Cardenas said. “He has shown true dedication to fixing our immigration system and I look forward to having him as a partner in Congress.” […]

Frank TorresSeptember 29, 2015

Biochemist Dr. Dena Minning has broken her month long silence over the last 24 hours with a pair of emails aimed at slowly rolling out her platform, and filling the campaign warchest for one of the most high profile congressional primaries in the nation. Yesterday, Minning asked if there “was a doctor in the House” […]

Frank TorresSeptember 28, 2015

Monday morning, Democratic candidate Susannah Randolph announced two endorsements from progressive organizations in her bid to replace Alan Grayson in Florida’s 9th Congressional District. The Progressive Change Campaign Committee and Democracy for America are each backing Randolph, Grayson’s former congressional District Director. In a statement, PCC officials say Randolph “has dedicated her life to making progressive victories happen […]

Frank TorresSeptember 23, 2015

Congressional candidate Susannah Randolph rolled out a climate change action plan Wednesday afternoon, one she vows to enact if elected in Florida’s 9th Congressional District Randolph’s announcement, which coincides with Pope Francis‘ visit to the United States and his acknowledgement of climate change, criticizes Republican presidential front runner Donald Trump and blasts Florida Gov. Rick Scott on his inaction […]

Mitch PerrySeptember 22, 2015

Orange County Republican Comptroller Martha Haynie is endorsing Democrat Susannah Randolph in the CD 9 race taking place next year. “We need elected officials who will listen to people, and help citizens have faith that they will do what they say they will do, ” said Haynie in a press release. “Susannah is in this race […]

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Jack Latvala rolls out proposal to aid stricken firefighters

Democratic legislation would create penalties for gerrymandering

Race to replace Alan Grayson becomes pure political intrigue

Redistricting recommendations change Darren Soto’s CD 9 campaign

Susannah Randolph raises $170K for campaign to replace Alan Grayson

California U.S. Rep. Tony Cardenas endorses Darren Soto in CD 9

Email insights: Dr. Dena Minning “ain’t too proud to beg” in CD 9

Two progressive groups endorse Susannah Randolph in CD 9

CD 9 hopeful Susannah Randolph rolls out climate change action plan

Martha Haynie endorses Susannah Randolph in CD 9 contest