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Jacob OglesJanuary 9, 2023

After an epic 15-ballot election to become House speaker, Republican Kevin McCarthy faces his next big test in governing a fractious, slim majority: passing a rules package to govern the House. The drafting and approval of a set of rules is normally a fairly routine legislative affair, but in these times, it’s the next showdown […]

Scott PowersApril 9, 2021

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Ted Deutch-led probe cites new allegations, including bribery and illicit drug use.

Renzo DowneyMarch 5, 2021

Save debate for debate, says the House Speaker.

Renzo DowneyNovember 10, 2020

Another House rule change would end frivolous floor amendments.

Scott PowersApril 24, 2020

'I don't expect to win in a write-in campaign,' Grayson said.

Associated PressOctober 10, 2019

With Nixon the House didn’t officially vote until months after the probe started

Danny McAuliffeJune 4, 2019

Governor says José Oliva should "take whatever action is necessary."

Peter SchorschApril 20, 2017

An updated draft of rules governing the election of the Republican’s freshman caucus leader — and eventual Speaker of the House — moves up the organizational meeting and stipulates a member found in violation of Republican conference rules would be ineligible for consideration. Reps. Ralph Massullo and Michael Grant have been tasked with writing draft […]

Jim RosicaDecember 30, 2016

From algebra to Zika, 2016 brought a plethora of material to the Capitol Press Corps. Trying to pick the top state government stories is a subjective pursuit, to say the least, but here are the FloridaPolitics.com picks for the passing year. In (kind of) chronological order: — Kevin McCarty ousted as state Insurance Commissioner, replaced by […]

Peter SchorschNovember 22, 2016

The first in a series. It’s official. Richard Corcoran is now the Speaker of the Florida House. And with his installation comes sweeping changes to the chamber’s rules. There are new restrictions on lobbyists, including a ban on lobbyists using emails or text messages to reach out to legislators when they are about to vote. Also […]

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(L-R) Michael Hartline, Adam Hasner and John Volin. Images via Florida State University, Florida Atlantic University and University of Maine.

Kevin McCarthy’s next big task: Win GOP support for House rules

House Ethics Committee launches investigation into Matt Gaetz — and it’s for a lot more than sex trafficking

Chris Sprowls runs tight ship during House’s first contentious debate

Chris Sprowls recommends upping House members’ allotted bills to seven

He’s back: Alan Grayson files to run in CD 6 just to mess with Michael Waltz’s franking

Why not vote? Democrats say it’s impeachment either way

‘I trust the Speaker’: Ron DeSantis joins Republican criticism of Mike Hill

Newest draft rules governing 2022 Speaker race: Members not eligible for nomination if they violate GOP conference rules

Jim Rosica’s review of top state government stories in 2016

How to get around Richard Corcoran’s new rules — Volume 1