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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 […]

Frank TorresSeptember 22, 2015

Osceola County Commissioners turned away a living wage increase from $8.05 to $11.66 Monday night, citing the repercussions in an uncertain local economy that would come with such an abrupt increase. A living wage would be the minimum amount the county or contractors that do business with the county, could pay their workers. The full […]

Frank TorresSeptember 21, 2015

Orlando State Senator and candidate for Florida’s 9th Congressional District, Darren Soto, sent out a fundraising email using GOP Presidential front runner Donald Trump’s stance on immigration as a call to action. Titled “Can you believe what they’re saying?” the email, in part, says “Did you catch the debate last week? There was plenty of […]

Frank TorresSeptember 16, 2015

Orlando State Senator Darren Soto will file the SB 296 “Florida Teacher Fair Pay Act” for a second time on Wednesday afternoon. The bill aims to retain and attract quality teaching candidates, while maintaining adequate funding for other education programs and personnel. It adds that the statewide minimum salary for all instructional personnel will be […]

Frank TorresSeptember 15, 2015

Susannah Randolph, candidate for Florida’s 9th Congressional District, will hold a fundraiser in Sarasota this month with a host committee featuring St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman. “Susannah Randolph has a strong record of fighting for Florida’s middle class, seniors, and the environment,” Kriseman says in the announcement. “I am proud to support her and Central Florida needs […]

Phil AmmannSeptember 14, 2015

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With a tip of the hat to Legislative IQ powered by LobbyTools, here are the latest movements – both on and off – of the legislative merry-go-round. On: Luke Strickland is a new legislative assistant in the Senate Majority Office. Off: Christine DonFrancesco is no longer a legislative assistant for Wellington Democrat Sen. Joseph Abruzzo. Off: Katie Martin is no longer […]

Frank TorresSeptember 11, 2015

Orlando state Sen. and congressional candidate Darren Soto sent an email to supporters Friday morning to remember the events of Sept. 11, 2001, and announce an endorsement from an Osceola County firefighter’s union. “Our nation owes a huge debt to the police officers, firefighters, paramedics, and other first responders that answered the call of duty 14 […]

Melissa RossSeptember 4, 2015

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The fight over fracking is heating up again in Florida. Fracking, or hydraulic fracturing, is an oil and gas drilling technique that involves pumping fluids and chemicals at high pressure deep underground to break up rock formations. Last month, Democratic Sens. Darren Soto of Orlando and Dwight Bullard of Miami filed legislation that aims to ban fracking in […]

Frank TorresSeptember 3, 2015

Democratic State Sen. Darren Soto officially launched his bid for Florida’s 9th Congressional District at an event Thursday night in downtown Orlando. “Everybody here is a leader in our community. We know what’s at stake,” he told the audience made up of friends and supporters. “We have a Congress that is dysfunctional. We need people that are willing to […]

Frank TorresSeptember 2, 2015

The Democratic primary to replace firebrand incumbent Alan Grayson in Florida’s 9th Congressional District has generated a lot of headlines. Both State Sen. Darren Soto and former Congressional Director Susannah Randolph are campaigning aggressively, including television appearances, since announcing their respective campaigns. But the third big name in the contest – also the most mysterious – has everyone […]

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Martha Haynie endorses Susannah Randolph in CD 9 contest

Living wage increase fails in Osceola County

Email insights: Darren Soto fundraising off Donald Trump immigration message

Darren Soto to try again on Teacher Fair Pay Act

Rick Kriseman to host Sarasota fundraiser for Susannah Randolph in CD9 race

Latest on the legislative staffing merry-go-round

Email insights: Darren Soto announces firefighter support on 9/11

Will Florida see fracking?

Darren Soto starts congressional campaign in downtown Orlando

Dena Minning’s campaign has been quiet since launch, making Democrats nervous