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Danny McAuliffeFebruary 22, 2018

The Joint Legislative Auditing Conference released on Thursday a list of 26 lobbying firms that were randomly selected for audits of their compensation reports. The firms selected for legislative lobbying audits are: — The Mayernick Group LLC — Gentry & Associates LLC — Pathfinder Communications LLC — Doster and Associates Inc. — Damon Smith Consulting […]

Danny McAuliffeJanuary 11, 2018

There are a number of bills this Session that would shift control from local governments to the Legislature, making some elected officials — like Tallahassee Mayor and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum — unhappy. In the House, one of those bills is being expedited during week one of Session. House Speaker Richard Corcoran voiced his […]

Staff ReportsNovember 6, 2017

Gov. Rick Scott will visit Fort Myers, Sanford and Jacksonville Monday — and he will be promoting what his office calls “major” tax cuts that add up to $180 million in potential savings. Among the proposals: a 10-day back-to-school tax holiday, three week-long storm prep tax holidays and cutting the prices of drivers’ license renewals from […]

Ana CeballosNovember 5, 2017

After six women anonymously accused Sen. Jack Latvala of sexually harassing and groping them, at least five women who have worked closely with the powerful senator have come to his defense. The allegations against Latvala, a Republican candidate for governor who turned 66 Friday, range from him grabbing a female lobbyist’s buttocks to making unsolicited […]

Joe HendersonJune 5, 2017

After the budget compromise reached by Gov. Rick Scott, Senate President Joe Negron, and House Speaker Richard Corcoran, the biggest question hanging over the Legislature’s three-day special session this week is whether there is enough time for some lawmakers to grow a backbone. Only one of two things can happen. There will either be a […]

Associated PressApril 27, 2017

The Senate on Thursday confirmed Alex Acosta as Labor secretary, filling out President Donald Trump‘s Cabinet as he approaches his 100th day in office. The 60-38 vote confirms Acosta to the post. Once sworn as the nation’s 27th Labor secretary, the son of Cuban immigrants will lead a sprawling agency that enforces more than 180 […]

Associated PressApril 7, 2017

Sen. Marco Rubio says the next step in Syria should be to work with Sunni governments to discuss “an alternative” government in Syria. Rubio is a Florida Republican and onetime rival of President Donald Trump. The conservative tells NBC’s “Today” show that Trump should reach out to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, as […]

Associated PressApril 6, 2017

The Latest on the congressional inquiry into Russian meddling in the 2016 election (all times local): 10:20 a.m. The House Ethics Committee is investigating allegations that intelligence committee Chairman Devin Nunes may have made unauthorized disclosures of classified information. The full 10-member committee is investigating the allegations, a departure from the usual procedure of having […]

Associated PressApril 3, 2017

After weeks on the defensive, President Donald Trump has stepped up his efforts to dispute, downplay and distract from revelations stemming from the investigations into the Kremlin’s interference in last year’s election and possible Russian ties to his campaign associates. The White House says the real story is not about Russia — it’s about how […]

Associated PressApril 3, 2017

After their humiliating loss on health care, Republicans in Congress could use a quick victory on a big issue. It won’t be an overhaul of the tax code. Overhauling the tax code could prove harder to accomplish than repealing and replacing Barack Obama‘s health law. Congressional Republicans are divided on significant issues, especially a new […]

Tag: Legislature

State to require audits for 26 lobbying firms

Pitted against an overreaching House, few fight for more local power

Gov. Scott to push ‘major’ tax cuts in 3 cities Monday

Jack Latvala allies come to his defense after sexual harassment claims

Joe Henderson: Tallahassee gets special session, the public gets the bill

Senate confirms Alex Acosta as Donald Trump’s secretary of labor

Marco Rubio says next step in Syria is negotiating regime change

Ethics panel to probe complaints against Devin Nunes

Donald Trump steps up effort to dispute and distract on Russia

Congress seen as not likely to pass tax overhaul quickly