Scott PowersMay 13, 2019
8min391
Few April fundraising reports due to the Legislative Session.
Tag: Kamia BrownCrowds gather to see Atlantis at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. (Gabrielle Russon)
Scott PowersMay 13, 2019Scott PowersMarch 18, 2019
6min576
Hawkins raised more money in one month than all HD 42 challengers did the past three elections.
Ryan NicolMarch 13, 2019
4min293
A similar companion bill has been filed in the Senate.
Scott PowersJanuary 28, 2019
9min480
Orange Co. Mayor Jerry Demings urged the delegation to protect housing trust fund dollars.
Staff ReportsNovember 30, 2018
2min239
House Democratic Leader Kionne McGhee of Miami has named four Democratic legislators as co-chairs of the Democratic Caucus policy team. The policy team will consist of state Reps. Evan Jenne (House District 99), Kamia Brown (HD 45), Bobby DuBose (HD 94), and Amy Mercado (HD 48), according to a Friday news release. “Equipped with such diverse expertise and unifying spirits, […]
Guest AuthorNovember 19, 2018
6min1285
Given all the controversy surrounding Florida’s elections and vote recounts, it’s easy to miss the real Election Day surprise — the gains made by black women vying for state legislative seats. These down-ballot victories often get overlooked when compared to top-of-ticket races or controversial ballot initiatives that draw voter interest. Winning seats in the Florida […]
Scott PowersJuly 23, 2018
6min332
The Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association PAC has endorsed Jerry Demings for Orange County mayor, Teresa Jacobs for Orange County School Board chair, and dozens of other candidates for state and local offices in Central Florida. “With a record-breaking 72 million visitors to the Orlando destination, Central Florida’s Hospitality Industry continues to serve as […]
Peter SchorschJune 23, 2018
4min608
A noon Friday deadline to make the ballot for a state legislative seat has come and gone, and 25 incumbent lawmakers (and two fresh faces) have already punched their tickets to Tallahassee. Of the 27 races that are now officially over, Republicans won a half-dozen. Most notable among that crowd is incoming House Speaker Jose […]
Scott PowersJune 22, 2018
8min302
Ten seats in Central Florida’s portion of the Florida House of Representatives will have primaries on August 28, with four Republican and six Democratic in-party battles set by Friday’s ballot qualifying. The big primary battles among Republicans are preparing for two open seats now held by Republicans, and among the Democrats for four places where […]
Phil AmmannMay 22, 2018
3min329
With a tip of the hat to LobbyTools, here are the latest movements – both on and off – of the legislative merry-go-round. On: Connie Ennis is a new administrative assistant for the Joint Legislative Auditing Committee. On: Karina Pereira is a new legislative assistant for Fort Lauderdale Democratic Sen. Gary Farmer. On: Elise Minkoff is the new legislative assistant […]