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Ryan RayApril 27, 2015

Where things stand on a number of “legislative food fights” is a complicated question in today’s adversarial climate at the Capitol. The $4 billion chasm between the House and Senate budget proposals casts a shadow on every corner of legislative business, both appropriations and policy measures. “Bill aren’t just dying; they’re being massacred,” Rep. Frank Artiles told […]

Ryan RayApril 13, 2015

A bill to continue Great Recession-era relief to homebuilders and bulk buyers of bank-owned condominiums was approved in House Finance & Tax during a Monday afternoon meeting held specifically to consider the proposal. HB 791 sponsored by Rep. George Moraitis — the sole Republican among the Broward delegation — was the subject of a 45-minute debate period, […]

Ryan RayMarch 24, 2015

Rep. Bryan Avila faced pointed scrutiny in the House Transportation & Economic Development Appropriations Subcommittee on Tuesday, as he shepherded a bill that would circumscribe the way cities and local governments can use red-light cameras to detect traffic infractions at intersections. HB 7071 seeks to limit the amount of infraction-based revenue cities get to spend on […]

Ryan RayMarch 16, 2015

Editor’s note: As the 2015 Legislative Session kicks into high gear, FloridaPolitics.com is continuing to report on several “legislative food fights” during the annual lawmaking period. These kerfuffles don’t always make the front page of the traditional media outlets, but they are the kind of industry vs. industry or intra-industry turf battles that drive Tallahassee — […]

Ryan RayMarch 16, 2015

Editor’s note: As the 2015 Legislative Session kicks into high gear, FloridaPolitics.com is continuing to report on several “legislative food fights” during the annual lawmaking period. These kerfuffles don’t always make the front page of the traditional media outlets, but they are the kind of industry vs. industry or intra-industry turf battles that drive Tallahassee — […]

Ryan RayMarch 1, 2015

Editor’s Note: As the 2015 Legislative Session approaches, FloridaPolitics.com is reporting on several “legislative food fights” likely to break out during the annual lawmaking period. These food fights don’t always make the front page of the Tampa Bay Times, but they are the kind of industry vs. industry or intra-industry turfbattles that drive Tallahassee — and expand […]

Ryan RayDecember 6, 2014

Ft. Lauderdale Rep. George Moraitis and Rep. Carlos Trujillo of Miami made it official on Friday: the two South Florida Republican incumbents have filed to run for their seats again in 2016. The move allows them to open campaign accounts and signal their intentions to possible challengers. Moraitis, the sole Republican member of the Broward […]

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The latest on 5 legislative food fights

Condo bill passes House Finance & Tax on party-line vote

House red-light camera bill rolls through committee stop

Where does sh*t stand — the “legislative food fights” edition

Where does sh*t stand — the "legislative food fights" edition

2015 Legislative Session Preview: Dogfight breaking out over jet fuel sales tax exemption

Reps. Moraitis, Trujillo file for 2016 re-election