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Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterMay 4, 2016

There will be only one Rouson on the ballot in 2016. Angela Rouson announced Wednesday that despite her interest she would not run for the Florida House seat currently held by her husband, Rep. Darryl Rouson. Darryl Rouson is running for the state Senate after serving eight years in the House. He is term-limited from seeking re-election. […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterApril 30, 2016

Rep. Shawn Harrison has received enough signatures to secure a spot on the ballot. The Tampa Republican announced Saturday he had received enough verified signatures to qualify for the House District 63 election. Harrison, who was first elected to the state House in 2014, is running for re-election. “We’re excited to have reached our goal […]

Jac VerSteegApril 24, 2016

Steve Crisafulli, speaker of the Florida House, heaped disdain on the Florida Supreme Court’s 5-2 decision to suspend the state’s 24-hour waiting period for an abortion. “I can’t say I’m surprised,” Crisafulli said in a statement. “In my opinion, this has been one of the most activist and overreaching state Supreme Courts in recent memory. […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterApril 22, 2016

Heather Fitzenhagen has apologized after a campaign email was sent from her House email address. On Thursday, Gary Fineout of the Associated Press reported that Fitzenhagen apologized for a breach of her official House email account after the address was used to send an invitation to a campaign fundraiser. .@RepFitzenhagen apologies for breach of her […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterApril 20, 2016

The fifth year might not be the charm when it comes to legislation dealing with hydraulic fracturing. Rep. Ray Rodrigues said he wasn’t sure he will sponsor legislation during the 2017 legislative session to regulate fracking. If he decides against filing a bill next year, it will mark the first time since 2013 the Estero […]

Brendan FarringtonApril 15, 2016

A state representative from Jacksonville has been indicted on charges he used more than $65,000 in campaign contributions on personal expenses like liquor, jewelry, flowers and groceries, the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Jacksonville announced Friday. The indictment says Democratic Rep. Reggie Fullwood of Jacksonville funneled about $65,000 from his campaign account through a business account […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterApril 14, 2016

David Rivera is looking to make a comeback, raising more than $45,000 in just two weeks last month. State records show Rivera raised $45,075 in March for his state House District 118 bid. Rivera jumped into the race on March 16; the one-month fundraising period ended on March 11. Rivera served in the Florida House […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterMarch 28, 2016

It’s easy to call Chris Sprowls tough. He beat cancer as a teenager; made a name for himself prosecuting violent offenders; and has become one of the go-to guys to get things done in the Florida House. Friends, though, say Sprowls is also a genuinely nice person who cares deeply about his community and the state of […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterMarch 25, 2016

Nearly six dozen new laws went on the books Friday. Gov. Rick Scott signed 68 bills into law, including ones that clarify when physicians’ assistants can prescribe medication, a bill revising the state’s building codes and a host of local laws. The Naples Republican also vetoed his first bill, which would have created the Gainesville […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterMarch 23, 2016

Campus carry will be back, at least according to one co-sponsor of the 2016 legislation. Rep. Dane Eagle said a bill to allow people with concealed weapons permits to carry their guns on college and university campuses will be proposed again in the next Legislative Session. However, he seemed less sure about the future of […]

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Angela Rouson won’t run for husband’s Florida House seat

Shawn Harrison receives enough signatures to qualify in HD 63

Jac VerSteeg: House bullies attack Florida Supreme Court

Heather Fitzenhagen apologizes for campaign email snafu

Ray Rodrigues hasn’t decided whether he’ll bring back fracking legislation in 2017

Reggie Fullwood indicted on federal fraud charges

David Rivera raises more than $45K for HD 118 bid in March

For Chris Sprowls, shot at leadership means an opportunity to be “as bold as possible”

Governor signs 68 bills into law, including ones to help veterans

Dane Eagle talks gun legislation during SWFL Tiger Bay Club