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Scott PowersApril 26, 2017

Winter Park Democratic U.S. Rep. Stephanie Murphy is introducing two bills aimed at addressing international security concerns with North Korea and the Asian-Pacific theater. Her bills, which she discussed Wednesday in a committee hearing and again on the floor of the House of Representatives, would require the U.S. intelligence and diplomatic agencies to set up […]

Jim RosicaApril 18, 2017

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The House of Representatives has released a new “explainer” video to explain its proposed 2017-18 state budget. And—fun!—it’s a cartoon. “Don’t have time to read hundreds of pages?” it starts. “That’s OK, because we’ve got the Florida House budget in under a few minutes.” The nearly three-minute video explains that the House, led by Speaker […]

Jim RosicaFebruary 3, 2017

Florida’s chief justice Friday publicly defended his decision to allow Justice James E.C. Perry to continue working on cases after his retirement. On Dec. 1, Jorge Labarga assigned Perry “senior” status for a period after his mandatory Dec. 30 retirement. News since surfaced that the Florida House of Representatives, led by Republican Speaker Richard Corcoran, was preparing a legal challenge […]

Larry GriffinJanuary 4, 2017

Amber Mariano is a UCF student, but she’s also a newly-elected member of the House of Representatives from New Port Richey. That may be why her first two bills filed, HB 153 and HB 155, have to do with reducing the financial burden on college students. HB 153 deals with excess credit surcharges, increasing the […]

Guest AuthorJanuary 3, 2017

I have been reading in dismay about Monday’s vote in the House of Representatives on changes to the Office of Congressional Ethics. These changes will potentially have the impact of eliminating investigations and reviews of unethical behavior by those holding office on the federal level. As a matter of fact, because this proposal has been moved […]

Jim RosicaDecember 12, 2016

The state House of Representatives Monday released its full 2016-18 committee and subcommittee assignments and chairs. “I am proud of the way the new process was handled by all involved – applicants and chairs alike,” Speaker Richard Corcoran said in a statement. “All who participated have my respect and will be called upon to use […]

Jim RosicaNovember 15, 2016

House Speaker-designate Richard Corcoran grins widely when you suggest he’s stealing a page from the “progressive” politics playbook. The Land O’ Lakes Republican held an impromptu press conference Tuesday after he welcomed new members at their two-day orientation session, another Corcoran innovation. He was asked: Prohibiting state representatives from flying in lobbyists’ airplanes? Increasing the […]

Larry GriffinJuly 22, 2016

There are more than 300 candidates running for the 160 seats in the Florida House and Senate. And, try as we will, FloridaPolitics.com won’t be able to interview all of them. So we are asking every candidate, including incumbents, to complete a questionnaire we believe offers an interesting, albeit, thumbnail sketch of who they are and […]

Larry GriffinJuly 11, 2016

Rep. Linda Stewart, in her run for state senator, shared some ideas in a news release issued Monday on what to do about gun control in the wake of several recent shootings: more mental health provisions and reinstating the assault weapons ban. In her time in the Florida House, Stewart has been a staunch opponent […]

Larry GriffinJune 27, 2016

Reps. Mike Miller and Bob Cortes appeared at the Winter Park City Commission meeting Monday to update the commission on what happened in the last legislative session. They touted their collective victories, including a balanced budget and $82 billion in tax cuts after Gov. Rick Scott‘s vetoes. Among the notable tax cuts were $23.7 billion […]

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Paula Stark is hosting Buenaventura Lakes' 'first-ever' event to honor veterans.

Stephanie Murphy introduces bills to address North Korea, Asia-Pacific security

House PR machine turns to its version of state budget

Jorge Labarga answers critics about James E.C. Perry’s ‘senior’ service

Amber Mariano, UCF student and Florida House member, files bills to reduce financial burden on students

Matt Carlucci: Office of Congressional Ethics is more important than ever

Florida House announces more leadership roles

Richard Corcoran blazing his own leadership trail

Meet Shea Silverman, NPA candidate running for House District 49

Linda Stewart calls for mental illness and gun control legislation

Mike Miller, Bob Cortes talk about legislative session at Winter Park commission meeting