Ryan NicolMarch 8, 2019
5min303
The measure passed as part of the "For the People Act."
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Ryan NicolMarch 8, 2019Ryan NicolMarch 5, 2019
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Castor's legislation would mandate campaign accounts be closed within two years.
Scott PowersFebruary 20, 2019
3min385
The Air Force already has pledged a swift review of mold reorts in MacDill base housing.
Jacob OglesFebruary 14, 2019
3min361
The Tampa Bay Republicans want answers on poor conditions.
Drew WilsonDecember 20, 2018
4min261
Another bill sponsored by Republican U.S Rep. Gus Bilirakis is one step away from becoming law. The “Congenital Heart Futures Reauthorization Act” (HR 1222) urges continued biomedical research into congenital heart disease at the National Institutes of Health. There are an estimated 2.4 million Americans living with CHD, including 1 million children and 1.4 million […]
Janelle Irwin TaylorNovember 6, 2018
5min520
U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis will serve a seventh term in office after defeating Democrat Chris Hunter Tuesday in a contentious race. Bilirakis has held the seat since 2007. Before that, his father represented Congressional District 12. Between the two, there has been a Bilirakis representing the district for more than three decades. The race became competitive for […]
Phil AmmannNovember 6, 2018
28min689
On Election Day, as polls close, the after-parties begin. Candidates — along with nearly everyone else in America — will be glued to their screens Tuesday night for election results. In the end, win or lose, there will be a party. Some will celebrate a hard-fought victory, while others will be a bit more somber, […]
Janelle Irwin TaylorNovember 6, 2018
17min528
The 2018 midterm election is widely considered one of the most contentious in recent history. Like all midterm elections, it’s serving as a referendum on the party in power in Washington. But fueled by the overtly contentious Donald Trump administration, Democrats are fired up to send an anti-Trump message this election. That message is trickling […]
Janelle Irwin TaylorNovember 6, 20187min411
Longtime Florida politics expert Darryl Paulson says voters “appear to be saying no to both Republicans and President Trump.” “Jeff Brandes seems to be the only secure candidate at this point,” said Paulson, a former Republican, in an interview. “That is due to his incumbency, his huge financial advantage and his Democratic opponent entering the race […]
Janelle Irwin TaylorNovember 6, 2018
7min311
Political candidates spend months rallying volunteers, knocking on doors, hobnobbing with voters at public events and, of course, raising cash. Come Election Night they’re ready, win or lose, to cut loose and either get to work or get back to their families. Whether the champagne is flowing or supporters are drowning disappointing election results at […]