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Ryan NicolNovember 26, 2018

Democratic state Sen. Lauren Book and GOP state Sen. Manny Diaz are among the newly-named legislative committee chairs hailing from South Florida. Book, who represents Senate District 32, was one of only two Democrats (Tallahassee’s Bill Montford is the other) named to head a committee; she will lead the Committee on Children, Families, and Elder […]

Scott PowersNovember 2, 2018

Democratic gubernatorial nominee Andrew Gillum will take his rolling tour through at least three stops in South Florida Friday, campaigning with Democratic Florida Agriculture Commissioner candidate Nikki Fried and Democratic U.S. Rep. Ted Deutch, among others. His campaign schedule has his bus tour hiting Coconut Creek in the morning, Boynton Beach in the afternoon and […]

Jacob OglesSeptember 2, 2018

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Politicians across the state Saturday condemned robocalls put out by racist groups against Andrew Gillum, the first black major party nominee for Governor. “The vile and racist robocalls attacking Andrew Gillum represent an attack on every Floridian and have no place in our politics,” said state Sen. Linda Stewart, an Orlando Democrat. “This disgusting attempt […]

Danny McAuliffeJuly 27, 2018

Several state Democrats have come together via joint statements to remind Floridians of Gov. Rick Scott‘s intervention in a 2017 push to repeal and replace Obamacare, which ultimately never materialized. The unified effort — featuring state lawmakers Reps. Amy Mercado and Shevrin Jones, along with Sens. Lori Berman and José Javier Rodríguez — comes as Scott vies to […]

Ryan NicolJune 20, 2018

Joe Casello, the last remaining candidate in the race for House District 90, has likely further cemented a win after netting new endorsements from U.S. Reps. Ted Deutch and Lois Frankel. Their support comes on the heels of that from the Palm Beach County Classroom Teachers Association, which also announced Wednesday it will be backing Casello. Casello, […]

Drew WilsonJune 12, 2018

Clearwater Republican Ed Hooper narrowly outraised New Port Richey Democrat Amanda Murphy in her first month running for Senate District 16. Hooper raised $43,575 in hard money and tacked on another $24,590 through his committee, Friends of Ed Hooper, for a total of $68,165 raised in May. After about $12,000 in spending, Hooper’s accounts ended […]

Drew WilsonJune 5, 2018

Florida’s newest Senator opened a campaign account Monday to run for re-election in 2020. Lantana Democrat Lori Berman is the first candidate to file for Senate District 31 in the 2020 cycle, when the 20 odd-numbered Florida Senate districts will be up for grabs. Outside of Senate President Joe Negron‘s yet-to-be-elected replacement in Senate District […]

Drew WilsonMay 24, 2018

Democratic Sen. Daphne Campbell picked up 11 endorsements from her colleagues in the Florida Legislature ahead of her contested primary for another term in Senate District 38. Incoming House Minority Leader Kionne McGhee and Senate Minority Leader Pro-Tempore Lauren Book topped the list, which also included Democratic Sens. Gary Farmer, Perry Thurston, Darryl Rouson, Kevin […]

Phil AmmannMay 15, 2018

With a tip of the hat to LobbyTools, here are the latest movements – both on and off – of the legislative merry-go-round. Off: Alexa Chappell is no longer staff director for the House Democratic Leader’s office. Off: Bo Pittman is no longer program manager for the House Property Management Division. Off: Whitney Langston is no longer an attorney for the House Health […]

Phil AmmannApril 16, 2018

With a tip of the hat to LobbyTools, here are the latest movements – both on and off – of the legislative merry-go-round. Off: Ashley Ross is no longer deputy chief of staff on Commerce, Tourism, and Community Affairs in the Senate President’s office. Off: Holly Maxwell is no longer committee administrative assistant for the Senate […]

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South Florida represents: Lauren Book, Manny Diaz named Senate committee chairs

Andrew Gillum bus tour cruising South Florida

Linda Stewart, Lori Berman among pols denouncing Nazi robocalls against Andrew Gillum

Happy Anniversary: Democrats jeer Rick Scott one year after failed GOP health care plan

Ted Deutch, Lois Frankel endorse Joe Casello for HD 90

Ed Hooper edges out Amanda Murphy in May fundraising

Lori Berman opens campaign account for 2020 re-election

Daphne Campbell lands wave of endorsements ahead of primary battle

Latest on the legislative staffing merry-go-round

Latest on the legislative staffing merry-go-round