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Ryan NicolOctober 23, 2018

A new round of Florida lawmakers gave their endorsement for Amendment 6 on Tuesday, off the heels of civil-rights legend Jesse Jackson Sr. stating his support for the measure. The amendment aims to increase rights for crime victims in the state of Florida. It was modeled after “Marsy’s Law.” Advocates say Amendment 6 will help victims […]

Scott PowersOctober 9, 2018

Florida’s U.S. Sens. Bill Nelson and Marco Rubio and 13 members of Florida’s congressional delegation have formally asked the White House to declare a pre-landfall state of emergency for Florida as Hurricane Michael looms. The letter to President Donald Trump declares their “full support” for the emergency declaration sought by Gov. Rick Scott, stressing the […]

Ryan NicolSeptember 27, 2018

With fewer than six weeks until Election Day, the candidates in Florida’s 27th Congressional District have still not nailed down a firm date for a single debate. That’s despite Democratic nominee Donna Shalala and Republican candidate Maria Elvira Salazar expressing weeks ago the desire to join together for a discussion of the issues. Both candidates […]

Staff ReportsAugust 28, 2018

She has been president of two major universities. She served as President Bill Clinton’s Health and Human Services Secretary for eight years. Now, at age 77, Donna Shalala is embarking on a new adventure: a Democratic run for the U.S. House. The Miami-area District 27 seat, long occupied by retiring moderate Republican Rep. Ileana Ros–Lehtinen, […]

Ryan NicolJuly 5, 2018

David Richardson has added more ammo to his case that he’s the progressive choice in Florida’s 27th Congressional District, with the endorsement of the Democratic Progressive Caucus of Florida (DPCF). The group is a chartered caucus of the Florida Democratic Party which works to promote progressive candidates throughout the state. “David Richardson has been a relentless […]

Ryan NicolJune 29, 2018

Donna Shalala made her case to Miami-Dade voters Friday, highlighting her experience and expertise in an interview for POLITICO’s “The Deciders” series. Shalala is surely one of the most accomplished candidates in the crowded field fighting for the nod in Florida’s 27th Congressional District. She’s competing with Matt Haggman, Michael Hepburn, David Richardson and Kristen Rosen […]

Ryan NicolJune 29, 2018

With less than two months to go until the Florida primaries, David Richardson is continuing to hammer Donna Shalala in the race for Florida’s 27th Congressional District. Richardson spoke with politics writer Marc Caputo Friday at POLITICO’s “The Deciders” series event at the InterContinental Hotel in Miami. He’s one of five Democrats competing for the CD 27 […]

Ryan NicolJune 25, 2018

A trio of Florida congressmen toured a migrant housing facility in Cutler Bay Monday, with Rep. Carlos Curbelo noting the children appeared to be treated “exceptionally well” and “were smiling, they were happy.” That’s according to a report from The Associated Press. Curbelo was joined by fellow Republican Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen. The visit to Catholic […]

Ryan NicolJune 20, 2018

President Donald Trump appears to give in to widespread criticism over his administration’s policy of separating thousands of migrant children from their families. Trump said Wednesday he will sign an executive order ending the controversial policy. “We are going to sign an executive order in a little while to keep families together, but we have […]

Ryan NicolJune 19, 2018

Sen. Bill Nelson and Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz say they were denied access Tuesday to a Homestead facility housing around 1,000 migrant children, despite earlier assurances they would be allowed entry. “Heading to Homestead, Florida tomorrow to check on the roughly 1,000 migrant children reportedly being held there,” Nelson wrote yesterday on Twitter. He also criticized […]

Tag: Ileana Ros-Lehtinen

Jesse Jackson, Florida lawmakers support ‘crime victims’ bill of rights’

Florida congressional delegation seeks state of emergency

Potential debate dates cause consternation among CD 27 candidates

Ex-cabinet secretary, university head Donna Shalala bids for House

David Richardson gets Democratic Progressive Caucus support

Donna Shalala touts experience in CD 27 race

David Richardson targets Donna Shalala at Miami POLITICO event

Carlos Curbelo: Migrant children housed in Cutler Bay are ‘happy’

Donald Trump: New executive order will end child separation policy

Bill Nelson, Debbie Wasserman Schultz denied entry to Homestead facility housing migrant kids