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Drew WilsonMarch 12, 2018

Republican Chip LaMarca raised another $24,325 for his House District 93 campaign last month, putting him at $194,000 in total fundraising since he filed in October. “As a lifelong resident of Broward County, I am excited for the opportunity to represent our dynamic community in the Florida House and believe our campaign’s momentum is growing […]

Ana CeballosMarch 9, 2018

A much-debated bill that would ban all marriages under the age of 17 passed the Legislature Friday; it now heads to Gov. Rick Scott. A spokesman for Scott said the governor “intends to sign” the bill (SB 140). The vote in the House on the Senate bill was 109-1, with the only ‘no’ vote cast by Republican […]

Staff ReportsMarch 2, 2018

House District 93 candidate Emma Collum sent out an email this week asking for campaign donations so she can fix “weak gun regulations” and “remove weapons of war from our streets.” HD 93 covers part of Broward, the county that’s home to Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School where a school shooter killed 17 people, including […]

Drew WilsonFebruary 28, 2018

In a Wednesday email Democratic House District 93 candidate Emma Collum called Republican rival Chip LaMarca “cowardly and AWOL” for his failure to vote for gun resolutions before the Broward County Commission. “Commissioner LaMarca’s ridiculous claims of technology failure at two critical moments during the commission meeting are shameless. I refuse to blame Boost Mobile […]

Ana CeballosFebruary 8, 2018

A House bill that would do away with the “most commonly performed” method of abortion in Florida was advanced on Wednesday, with some Republicans welcoming challenges in court if it is deemed unconstitutional upon passage. The chances of the bill passing this Session, however, are unlikely. The companion bill in the Senate has yet to hold […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 6, 2018

Democratic House District 93 candidate Emma Collum said Monday that her Republican opponent needs to denounce child marriage and distance himself from current HD 93 Rep. George Moraitis. Moraitis last week was one of two members of the House Judiciary Committee to vote against a bill to cut down on child marriage in Florida. The […]

Peter SchorschDecember 8, 2017

Chip LaMarca, the only Republican on the Broward County Commission, raised more than $110,000 in less than two months in his bid for House District 93. LaMarca is seeking to succeed state Rep. George Moraitis, a Fort Lauderdale Republican who is term-limited for 2018. HD 93 covers northeast Broward along the coast – including Deerfield […]

Ana CeballosNovember 8, 2017

Rep. Ross Spano wants the state to create a trust fund for human trafficking victims, which would be financed by half of the punitive damages traffickers are ordered to pay in court cases. Money from the trust fund would then go to pay for human trafficking prevention programs, medical and mental health examinations and treatments […]

Ana CeballosNovember 8, 2017

As lawmakers in both the House and the Senate push for a strict ban on minors getting married, some legislators in the House said Wednesday they would like to keep judicial discretion when older teenagers want to legally wed. “I do not support the part where someone who is pregnant can’t get married just because […]

Drew WilsonNovember 6, 2017

Commissioner of Agriculture candidate and state Rep. Matt Caldwell announced support from seven South Florida lawmakers in what his campaign called its “fourth wave” of legislative endorsements. Included in the Monday announcement were House Speaker Designate Jose Oliva, and Reps. Bryan Avila, Michael Bileca, Manny Diaz, George Moraitis, Jeanette Nunez and Carlos Trujillo. Prior “waves” […]

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Chip LaMarca adds $24K for HD 93 campaign in February

Lawmakers pass ban on minors marrying — but exclude 17-year-olds

Email insights: Emma Collum says campaign cash will help fix weak gun regulations

Email Insights: Chip LaMarca ‘cowardly and AWOL’

Republicans advance bill banning certain abortions, welcome court challenges

Child marriage vote becomes issue in House race

Republican Chip LaMarca starts strong, over $110K raised for HD 93 bid

Lawmakers clash over financing for trafficking victims

In child marriage debate, some want flexibility with older teens

South Florida lawmakers back Matt Caldwell for Ag. Commissioner