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Ryan RayMay 11, 2015

Now that Lake Worth state Sen. Jeff Clemens is reportedly the favorite to become the leader of Florida’s Senate Democrats and has received national press attention for provoking officials in the Gov. Rick Scott administration, it’s easy to forget Clemens’ path to the Senate in the first place. He won a 17-vote nail-biter of a Democratic primary in […]

Ryan RayMay 7, 2015

As part of an en masse drop of dozens of bills onto Gov. Rick Scott‘s desk courtesy of the Florida Senate, a bill to allow online voting registration awaits his review. Scott administration Secretary of State Ken Detzner openly opposed Sen. Jeff Clemen‘s measure, SB 228, as it wended its way through committee, saying it would interfere […]

Christine Jordan SextonApril 30, 2015

House Speaker Steve Crisafulli sent a memo to representatives Thursday telling them he had no intention of calling them back to Tallahassee because of a lawsuit filed in the Supreme Court by Senate Democrats. “We strongly disagree with the arguments that were filed by 13 Democrat members of the Senate and believe that the House’s […]

Ryan RayApril 30, 2015

U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy has been racking up major Democratic endorsements at a rapid clip since he launched his bid for the U.S. Senate in late March. On Thursday he continued that trend, announcing via news release that he has secured the support of 25 sitting Florida state legislators. “From South Florida to Tampa, from Orlando […]

Christine Jordan SextonApril 30, 2015

Senate Democrats have filed an emergency petition with the Florida Supreme Court asking the justices to deliver an expedited ruling on whether the House of Representatives violated the state Constitution when they abruptly adjourned Tuesday. Minority Leader Arthenia Joyner and members of the Democratic Caucus walked from the Senate Office Building at the Capitol to […]

Ryan RayApril 30, 2015

Saying he is opting to turn down a “huge pay raise,” Democratic Sen. Jeff Clemens has announced he will not seek the 18th Congressional District seat being vacated by U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy. “Why would I run for Congress, when Tallahassee has become so entertaining lately?” said Clemens, referring to the chain reaction of mistrust and […]

Associated PressApril 29, 2015

All Florida city, county and state government agencies will have to buy state and American flags that are made in the United States under a bill going to Gov. Rick Scott. The Senate passed the bill Wednesday on a 38-1 vote. The House passed the bill last month. Democratic Sen. Jeff Clemens used debate on […]

Associated PressApril 29, 2015

Despite the fervent opposition of the state’s top election official, the Legislature on Wednesday called for the creation of a statewide system that allows voters to register online. Legislators approved a bill authorizing the system and sent it to Gov. Rick Scott, who may veto the legislation. That’s because Secretary of State Ken Detzner — […]

James CallApril 28, 2015

Medical marijuana advocates are now looking to 2016. One of the casualties of the budget debate waging between the House and Senate is a glitch bill for last year’s Charlotte’s Web law. SPB 7066 died Tuesday when the House unexpectedly adjourned the 2015 session three days early. “I have never seen more lobbyists with their […]

Peter SchorschApril 23, 2015

I like to think of myself as a centrist and I genuinely think good ideas come from both sides of the aisle. With that said, I must admit, that it’s kind of nice watching the Senate getting along pretty well. The vast majority of bills are moving through the upper chamber with almost no dissent […]

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Jeff Clemens draws primary challenger for Palm Beach Senate seat

Despite pushback, online voting bill goes to Rick Scott’s desk

Steve Crisafulli sends memo to members advising them to stay put

Patrick Murphy announces endorsements by almost half of Democratic state lawmakers

Senate Democrats sue House in state Supreme Court for early sine die

Democrat Jeff Clemens declines run for Patrick Murphy’s seat in Congress

State agencies will have to buy flags made in USA

Legislature OKs online voter registration

Medical marijuana advocates disappointed, look to 2016

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