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Ryan RayJune 10, 2015

Gov. Rick Scott on Wednesday signed into law HB 633, which creates a new 24-hour waiting period after a woman requests an abortion from a medical provider before the procedure can be administered. There was controversy over whether or not Scott would approve the law, as well as an organized effort to defeat it in the legislative […]

Staff ReportsMay 21, 2015

Gov. Rick Scott on Thursday signed into law bill that allows evacuees to carry concealed weapons or firearms on their body or in a vehicle during states of emergency without a permit to do so. SB 290 — co-sponsored by Rep. Heather Fitzenhagen in the House — would allow concealed weapons “while in the act […]

Mitch PerryApril 9, 2015

Legislation that would allow Floridians to carry concealed weapons without a permit during certain emergency situations passed in the Florida House on Thursdaty, and will soon go to Gov. Rick Scott‘s desk for him to sign. Sponsored by Fort Myers Republican REep. Heather Fitzenhagan as HB 493, SB 290 is similar but with tweaks from […]

Phil AmmannMarch 16, 2015

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A proposal to boost anti-discrimination laws in Florida is beginning see unprecedented bipartisan backing in the Legislature, as a growing number of state lawmakers are voicing support for the measure. The Florida Competitive Workforce Act is making its way through the Capitol in the form of House Bill 33 by Republican Rep. Holly Raschein of […]

Ryan RayMarch 4, 2015

A matching pair of proposals that would allow Floridians to carry concealed weapons without a permit during certain emergency situations passed committees in both legislative chambers on Wednesday. First up was Fort Myers Rep. Heather Fitzenhagen‘s HB 493, which passed the House Criminal Justice Subcommittee by a vote of 9 to 2, with Democratic Reps. Clovis Watson and Randolph Bracy dissenting. […]

Phil AmmannFebruary 22, 2015

Whip out those checkbooks, Tallahassee lobbyists and PAC chairs, as the week kicks off with a handful of legislative re-election fundraisers. This will be the last full week of fundraisers for a while, as Florida law prohibits legislators raising campaign cash during session, which begins Tuesday, March 3. On Tuesday, Jeb Bush brings his all-but-certain […]

Phil AmmannFebruary 16, 2015

Whip out the checkbooks, Tallahassee lobbyists and PAC chairs, as a new week begins with a handful of legislators’ re-election fundraisers. State law prohibits legislators from raising money during session, so every week leading up to the 2015 Session will offer a number of fundraising receptions. Many of them are mere steps from the Florida Capitol. […]

James CallFebruary 12, 2015

Rep. Heather Fitzenhagen was flanked by bankers, financial advisors, educators and a representative of the Junior League when she explained support was growing daily for a proposal to mandate a one-semester financial literacy course for high school graduation. Then in walked Rep. Alan Williams to demonstrate bi-partisan support for a proposal by Fitzenhagen and Sen. Dorothy Hukill. […]

Ryan RayJanuary 23, 2015

The Florida House is poised to again consider legislation allowing gun owners to carry concealed weapons without a license to do so during state-declared states of emergency. Fort Myers state Rep. Heather Fitzenhagen has filed a House companion bill to St. Pete state Sen. Jeff Brandes’ SB 290, filed earlier this month. A similar bill […]

Ryan RayJanuary 3, 2015

A pair of Republican state Representatives have filed for re-election and opened campaign accounts. San Antonio Rep. Danny Burgess and Rep. Heather Fitzenhagen of Ft. Myers have made their intentions official ahead of elections in 2016, according to the Florida Division of Elections. The 28-year-old Burgess takes over a House District 38 seat last held […]

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Gov. Rick Scott signs new 24-hour barrier to abortions into law

Rick Scott signs bill to OK carrying concealed weapons during emergencies

Bill allowing concealed carry during emergencies on way to governor

Florida Competitive Workforce Act “right thing to do,” legislators say

Revised Brandes-Fitzenhagen gun bill disarms former opponents

Get your checkbooks ready for several political fundraisers this week

Get your checkbooks ready this week for several political fundraisers

Proposal requires financial literacy credit for high school graduation

House to take up guns-during-evacuations bill

Reps. Danny Burgess and Heather Fitzenhagen plan for 2016 elections