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Peter SchorschDecember 19, 2017

Lantana Democratic Rep. Lori Berman has brought in some serious cash for her bid to take over for former Sen. Jeff Clemens in Palm Beach County-based Senate District 31. The first campaign finance reports for candidates running for SD 31 are due Tuesday, though Berman had already shown $177,504 raised in October, including a $100,000 […]

Peter SchorschDecember 13, 2017

Lantana Democratic Rep. Lori Berman, who is running in the special election for Senate District 31, is joining a host of other Palm Beach County leaders in endorsing Joe Casello for the seat she currently holds in the House. “I have known Joe for several years and I have been tremendously impressed by his work […]

Drew WilsonDecember 7, 2017

Democratic Rep. Lori Berman announced 31 endorsements for Senate District 31 special election bid Thursday, all of whom are current or former elected officials within the boundaries of the Palm Beach County district. County level officials announced in the bulk endorsement included Mayor Melissa McKinlay, Vice Mayor Mack Bernard and County Commissioners Mary Lou Berger […]

Jim RosicaDecember 7, 2017

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In what is likely a dead-on-arrival proposal, two South Florida lawmakers said they will push for a legislatively-initiated state constitutional amendment approving Medicaid expansion in Florida. Sen. Annette Taddeo of Miami and Rep. Lori Berman of Lantana, both Democrats, announced their resolutions (SJR 1136 and HJR 911) at Thursday press conference in the Capitol. “The resolutions will put before the […]

Drew WilsonDecember 6, 2017

The qualifying deadline for candidates looking to replace Fort Worth Democrat Jeff Clemens passed at noon, and two Democrats and one Republican have made the cut according to the Florida Division of Elections. Democrats Lori Berman, currently in the Florida House, and Arthur Morrison will face off in a primary race, while Republican Tami Donnally […]

Scott PowersDecember 4, 2017

Democratic former state Rep. Irv Slosberg has withdrawn from the special election to fill Senate District 31, saying he has too much respect for and loyalty to fellow Democrat, state Rep. Lori Berman. “You know, Lori and I were always good friends; she was always on the side of road safety. She was right by […]

Staff ReportsNovember 27, 2017

Last week, more than 25 Democratic legislative leaders from Palm Beach County and the state announced endorsing state Rep. Lori Berman in her bid for Senate District 31. Among those lining up behind Berman, a Lantana Democrat who represents HD 90, are Congressman Ted Deutch of Florida’s 22nd Congressional District, former Congressmen Patrick Murphy and […]

Jim RosicaNovember 22, 2017

Rep. Lori Berman, a Lantana Democrat, has turned in her resignation letter from the House of Representatives, but it won’t become effective till “11:59 p.m. on April 9.” Berman, first elected to the House in 2010, is running in the special election for Senate District 31 to succeed Democrat Jeff Clemens, who resigned after his […]

Mitch PerryNovember 9, 2017

Lois Frankel is backing Debbie Mucarsel-Powell in her bid to knock off GOP incumbent Carlos Curbelo in Florida’s 26th Congressional District in 2018. “Debbie is a leader in her community, working to expand health care access to underserved communities and provide scholarships for first-generation college students,” said the Palm Beach County Democratic congresswoman in a statement. […]

Staff ReportsNovember 7, 2017

A special primary election to replace former Sen. Jeff Clemens will be held Jan. 30, with a special general election April 10, meaning Senate District 31 will have no representation during the 2018 Legislative Session. Gov. Rick Scott signed an executive order, announced Monday night, calling for the special elections. The 2018 Session is slated […]

Tag: Lori Berman

Lori Berman crosses $325K raised for SD 31 special election

Lori Berman endorses Joe Casello as successor in HD 90

Lori Berman adds 31 local endorsements for SD 31 campaign

Annette Taddeo, Lori Berman press for Medicaid expansion by ballot

Three qualify for Senate District 31 special election

Irv Slosberg withdraws from SD 31 special election, supports Lori Berman

Lori Berman nabs two dozen endorsements in SD 31 bid

Lori Berman resigns from House—but not leaving till April

Lois Frankel endorses Debbie Mucarsel-Powell for Congress

Special election ordered to replace Jeff Clemens