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Frank TorresSeptember 17, 2015

Attorney Greg Jackson will be running for Florida House District 45 in 2016, the seat now held by Democratic incumbent Randolph Bracy. “As I volunteer throughout this neighborhood and talk to people, there is increasing frustration with our representation in Tallahassee and I believe we need a change,” Jackson said Thursday morning. “Throughout my life, service […]

Ryan RaySeptember 15, 2015

Orlando Democrat Sen. Geraldine Thompson filed legislation Tuesday to require certain employers to provide paid leave for employees stricken with illness or facing threatening situations at home. Thompson’s SB 294 would create the “Healthy Working Families Act” and dictate that certain regularly scheduled, nonindependent contractor workers are entitled to compensated time off if they are sick or […]

Mitch PerryAugust 25, 2015

In a just, accountability-fueled society, Florida Republican lawmakers would pay a price next year for the shenanigans they’ve been up to this year. As reported by the AP’s Gary Fineout, the nine-day June special session that occurred after House Speaker Steve Crisafulli pulled his members off the floor 72 hours before the session was scheduled […]

Frank TorresAugust 24, 2015

For a second time, Democratic State Sen. Darren Soto introduced legislation to ban hydraulic fracturing, popularly known as “fracking,” in Florida. At a Monday afternoon press conference, Soto made the case for supporting SB 166 in the 2016 Legislative Session. He cited the main reason for filing the bill was repeated attempts by energy companies […]

Mitch PerryAugust 24, 2015

In two Florida counties, the Confederate flag continues to fly proudly. That would no longer be allowed under proposed legislation introduced last week by Orlando Democratic state Sen. Geraldine Thompson. Her bill would ban the display of Confederate flags on state and local government property in Florida. “Public buildings are supported by taxpayers, and taxpayers come […]

Frank TorresAugust 20, 2015

In an email Thursday morning, former Orlando Police Chief and current congressional candidate Val Demings reminded supporters of her history growing up, while promoting a message of empowerment for women in all parts of the community. “As one of seven children to a maid and janitor,” the email said, “Val was inspired by her parents’ unyielding work ethic […]

Frank TorresAugust 19, 2015

Orlando State Sen. Geraldine Thompson filed legislation Wednesday that would prohibit the display of Confederate flags at government buildings. Senate Bill 154 reads, in part: “The display of the flag or emblem of the Confederate States of America or any flag or emblem used by the Confederate States of America or its military or naval forces at any time […]

Frank TorresAugust 19, 2015

Political operatives in Central Florida are certain U.S. Rep. Corrine Brown will not sit still if (or when) her congressional district is redrawn. Brown might consider running in Florida’s 10th Congressional District, which covers much of the Orlando area, if she loses the fight to keep her current District 5 seat, which has caught the attention of the Florida Supreme court […]

Frank TorresAugust 10, 2015

Orlando state Sen. Geraldine Thompson says she would consider running for Congress under the recently proposed maps that would place her in the competitively redrawn 10th District. Thompson said she’s spoken to Florida Democratic Party Chairwoman Allison Tant about the possibility of running, and cited her years of public service and work in the Legislature as […]

Frank TorresAugust 7, 2015

New legislation filed by Orlando Sen. Geraldine Thompson would require retailers to ensure customers trying on “intimate apparel” in its stores use underlying clothing or barriers in its facilities. The bill’s text reads… “Intimate apparel.—A retail store may not allow customer to try on intimate apparel in the store unless the item is tried on over […]

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Attorney Greg Jackson announces run for HD 45

Bill would mandate paid leave for sick, endangered workers

Mitch Perry Report 8.25.15 – Will Florida GOP Legislature pay any price in ’16?

Darren Soto announces second shot at anti-fracking bill

Geraldine Thompson wants state to ban Confederate flags on government property

Email insights: Val Demings says women are getting it done

Geraldine Thompson files bill to prohibit flying Confederate flag on public buildings

Corrine Brown could consider CD 10 run if she loses redistricting battle

Geraldine Thompson considering run in Florida’s 10th Congressional District

Proposed bill would require “barriers” to try on “intimate apparel” at stores