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Scott PowersNovember 26, 2018

The nine insurgent Democrats of the congressional Problem Solvers Caucus including U.S. Reps. Stephanie Murphy and Darren Soto are down to pushing Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi for three key concessions before agreeing to support her for House Speaker. The three concessions call for two changes that would require debates and votes on bills that get […]

Scott PowersNovember 23, 2018

Centrist Demorats including Florida’s U.S. Reps. Stephanie Murphy and Darren Soto seeking broad rules reform in the U.S. House of Representatives responded Friday to Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi‘s appeasement effort by saying it is not good enough and they cannot support her for House Speaker. “We will only vote for a Speaker candidate who supports […]

Danny McAuliffeNovember 20, 2018

Republican state Rep. Jose Oliva assumed speakership of the Florida House on Tuesday, encouraging members to “focus our efforts on those things we can only do together.” Oliva will lead the chamber during the 2019 and 2020 Legislative Sessions. His ascension took place at the Organization Session that occurs every two years after an election cycle. Party […]

Danny McAuliffeNovember 19, 2018

During a ceremonial meeting of Florida House Republicans, members unanimously nominated Jose Oliva as House Speaker and MaryLynn Magar Speaker Pro-Tempore. The House will convene early Tuesday to formally recognize the two lawmakers, along with others, in their leadership capacities set for the next two legislative sessions. Republican state Rep. Blaise Ingoglia, in recognizing Oliva, described […]

Scott PowersNovember 14, 2018

Democratic U.S. Reps. Stephanie Murphy and Darren Soto didn’t waste any time flexing muscles of their centrist sides, signing a letter Tuesday to House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi outlining a number of demands for House rules changes if Pelosi wants their votes for House Speaker. The two Central Florida lawmakers, members of the bipartisan “Problem Solvers” caucus, […]

Scott PowersOctober 17, 2018

U.S. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi is expanding her South Florida trip on Wednesday to include a stop in Orlando Thursday; and since little is being disclosed about it, Republican congressional candidate Mike Miller charged that Democratic U.S. Rep. Stephanie Murphy is doing something with her. But Murphy’s campaign said, Nope, not us. The issue […]

Jim RosicaMarch 21, 2018

As expected, the Florida Lottery has withdrawn its appeal of a lawsuit over a multi-million dollar agency contract launched by House Speaker Richard Corcoran. A “notice of voluntary dismissal” was filed in the case at the 1st District Court of Appeal Wednesday. “The issues raised on appeal were mooted by the General Appropriations Act for […]

Ana CeballosFebruary 8, 2018

Infamous Republican political operative Roger Stone gave House Speaker Richard Corcoran his vocal support on Thursday saying he is “bold enough to win” the GOP gubernatorial primary if he decides to run. “I have no plans to support a candidate immediately but it’s very clear to me that Corcoran does have a path to the […]

Jim RosicaJanuary 2, 2018

Attorneys for the Florida Lottery and House Speaker Richard Corcoran have confirmed a tentative end to their fight over a multi-million dollar agency contract, saying in a Tuesday court filing they’re officially on a “pathway to resolution.” The sides filed a status report in the case, now with the 1st District Court of Appeal, asking that the lawsuit stay […]

Danny McAuliffeDecember 11, 2017

House Speaker and likely gubernatorial candidate Richard Corcoran’s political committee had a healthy stint in November, raising $753,700 – the fourth-highest monthly total since the committee’s inception last June. From law firms and attorneys alone, Watchdog raised $208,000 last month. The Land O’ Lakes Republican’s committee also received a combined $35,000 from Swisher International and […]

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Stephanie Murphy, Darren Soto, ‘Problem Solvers’ pushing Nancy Pelosi for three concessions

Problem Solvers Caucus tells Nancy Pelosi ‘Nope’

Jose Oliva begins as House Speaker with message of cooperation

Jose Oliva primed to assume House Speaker post

Stephanie Murphy and Darren Soto demand Nancy Pelosi support reform package

Nancy Pelosi Orlando visit brings charge from Mike Miller, denial from Stephanie Murphy

Lottery ends appeal over multi-million dollar contract

Roger Stone: Richard Corcoran is ‘bold enough to win’ Florida governor’s race

Lottery lawsuit on ‘pathway to resolution,’ new filing says

Richard Corcoran’s political committee tops $750K in November