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A.G. GancarskiFebruary 10, 2017

Voters in Miami-Dade County may vote for a sheriff soon, if a joint resolution filed in the House by Jason Fischer and the Senate by Frank Artiles becomes law. HJR 721/SJR 134 would make the Sheriff of Miami-Dade a Constitutional officer. Currently, the position is appointed by the executive branch, foreclosing the voters’ right to decide their chief […]

Jim RosicaFebruary 8, 2017

Gov. Rick Scott’s favored economic incentive program – the Quick Action Closing Fund (QAC) – is now losing money, the Legislature’s chief economist told a Senate panel Wednesday. The QAC is a pot of cash that Scott can draw up to $2 million from without legislative approval to entice businesses to the state. But though […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 5, 2017

Dwight Bullard has released key parts of his platform for Florida Democratic Chair, and it includes a bold proclamation to replace at least half of its fundraising with donors who give less than $100 annually. The 39-year-old former state legislator says that uniting the party is essential to his agenda. “Inspiring our folks across Florida, awakening […]

Jim RosicaJanuary 3, 2017

The tegu lizard is dead to Frank Artiles. The Republican state senator from Miami-Dade County filed legislation (SB 230) Tuesday to eradicate the non-native reptile tegu from Florida. The lizard is “decimat(ing) the fauna and flora of the Everglades and other natural areas and ecosystems in the southern and central parts of this state at […]

Staff ReportsDecember 30, 2016

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Legislation filed Thursday would formally criminalize taking photographs at polling places in Florida. That could include taking pictures of one’s own ballot. State law now says, “No photography is permitted in the polling room or early voting area,” but doesn’t include an enforcement provision. State Sen. Frank Artiles‘ bill (SB 224) would make it a first-degree […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterDecember 28, 2016

Nearly a dozen state senators are throwing their support behind Blaise Ingoglia’s bid to keep his job as chairman of the Republican Party of Florida. The Spring Hill Republican announced Wednesday the support of 10 state senators, including former Majority Leader Bill Galvano and former House Majority Leader and newly elected Sen. Dana Young. “Over […]

Peter SchorschDecember 9, 2016

It will come as no surprise that trial lawyers are looking to shoot the moon this Legislative Session. They already made a power play during the 2016 election cycle. The Florida Justice Association, through its political committee Florida Justice PAC, spent $4.5 million since the beginning of 2015, much of which went to candidates or […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterDecember 9, 2016

Add Frank Artiles to the list of lawmakers running for re-election in 2018. State elections records show more than 50 members of the House and Senate have already filed to run for re-election in two years. While many of those are incumbents who faced little-to-no opposition in 2016, some came off hard-fought battles to secure […]

Peter SchorschNovember 3, 2016

Clearwater Republican Sen. Jack Latvala and incoming Senate President Joe Negron buried the hatchet long ago and, according to the most recent numbers from Latvala’s political committee, the two are very much playing on the same team. On Nov. 2, the Florida Leadership Committee, which served as Latvala’s war chest during the race for the Senate presidency, put $300,000 into the Florida […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterOctober 18, 2016

Frank Artiles continues to outpace Dwight Bullard in the Senate District 40 fundraising race, collecting more than 10 times more than Bullard in the first week of October. State records show Artiles raised a combined $80,136 —$25,136 to his official campaign and $55,000 to his political committee — between Oct. 1 and Oct. 7. Records show Bullard […]

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Joint resolution filed to make Miami-Dade sheriff an elected office

Rick Scott’s favorite business incentive is losing money, Senate hears

Dwight Bullard lays out plans to lead Florida Democratic Party

Frank Artiles takes on the tegu

Bill would make crime of ‘ballot selfies’ in Florida

Blaise Ingoglia touts support from state senators in Florida GOP chair re-election bid

Trial lawyers must be very happy with Florida Senate committee assignments

Frank Artiles files to run for re-election in 2018

Money flow shows teamwork between former rivals Jack Latvala, Joe Negron

Frank Artiles outraises, outspends Dwight Bullard during first week of October