Jacob OglesJuly 31, 2019
4min353
“This was done in the dark."
Tag: Dianne Hart72 Stained Glass Voting Booth A close up of a voting booth made from stained glass showcasing the beauty and craftsmanship of this art form Izobrajenie
Jacob OglesJuly 31, 2019
Melissa S. RazdrihJuly 28, 2019
5min390
"This is happening throughout the state of Florida"
A.G. GancarskiJune 20, 2019
6min381
13 legislators earned a perfect score.
Janelle Irwin TaylorMay 29, 2019
5min756
Drivers will still be allowed to look at their phone while stopped at a light.
Janelle Irwin TaylorMay 29, 2019
7min309
“If we’re going to continue raiding funds we ought to start calling them the ‘maybe funds.’”
Phil AmmannDecember 7, 2018
6min518
With a tip of the hat to LobbyTools, here are the latest movements — both on and off — of the legislative merry-go-round in the Florida House. On: Alexis Calatayud became a legislative assistant, and Ryan Fernandez became district secretary, for Miami Republican Rep. Vance Aloupis. Off and on: Gloria Perez became district secretary for Lithia Republican Rep. Mike Beltran. Perez previously […]
Staff ReportsNovember 26, 2018
4min325
Democratic state Reps. Geraldine Thompson, Dianne Hart, and Ben Diamond have been named floor leaders, House Democratic Leader Kionne L. McGhee announced Monday. “As we transition into a new legislative year, I am confident of the progress this caucus will achieve,” McGhee said in a statement. “I am thrilled and honored to appoint such dedicated public servants […]
Drew WilsonNovember 26, 2018
6min938
Another four Democrats and four Republicans took the first step toward re-election before in the days leading up to Thanksgiving. Coconut Creek Democratic Rep. Kristin Jacobs, who opened her campaign account Wendesday, and Lakeland Republican Rep. Colleen Burton are the longest tenured of the bunch. Jacobs, a former Broward County Commissioner, was first elected to the Florida House in 2014. […]
Jacob OglesNovember 24, 2018
4min270
The 2018 campaign season has barely closed, but some freshman lawmakers already their eyes on re-election. State Sen. Tommy Wright, a New Smyrna Beach Republican, became the first incumbent to already open a campaign account for 2022. He will seek a second term in Florida Senate District 14 after winning his first election over Democrat […]
Guest AuthorNovember 19, 2018
6min1285
Given all the controversy surrounding Florida’s elections and vote recounts, it’s easy to miss the real Election Day surprise — the gains made by black women vying for state legislative seats. These down-ballot victories often get overlooked when compared to top-of-ticket races or controversial ballot initiatives that draw voter interest. Winning seats in the Florida […]