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Jacob OglesDecember 16, 2018

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A Texas judge’s ruling against the Affordable Care Act, just before the deadline for enrollment through the Health Insurance Marketplace, prompted a range of reactions from Florida pols. Judge Reed O’Connor on Friday declared the entire law unconstitutional after a lawsuit filed by 20 Republican Attorneys General and Governors, including Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi, […]

Guest AuthorDecember 13, 2018

There was once a path to a stable and prosperous life in America that has since closed off. It was a well-traveled path for many Americans: Graduate high school and get a job, typically with a local manufacturer or one of the service industries associated with it, and earn enough to support a family. The […]

Scott PowersDecember 12, 2018

Florida’s Democrat Bill Nelson bid adieu to his colleagues in the U.S. Senate Wednesday afternoon but vowed to not leave public life, a pledge warmly welcomed by other senators starting with Republican Marco Rubio who said he will be remembered as a giant. In a 30-minute speech from the floor of the U.S. Senate, Nelson recalled […]

Peter SchorschDecember 10, 2018

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It hasn’t gotten the credit, but the Tallahassee staff of the Jones Walker firm played a key role in the election and recount that led to Ron DeSantis’ winning the Governor’s race. Chief among them is lobbyist Jenn Ungru, better known as a health care policy guru. But in the election law world, she’s the […]

Jacob OglesDecember 9, 2018

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Should President Donald Trump pardon Paul Manafort in the midst of a Russian collusion investigation it could trigger a debate over the use of pardons altogether, according to Sen. Marco Rubio. The Republican Senator strongly advised against such a pardon during an interview on ABC News’s This Week. The entirety of the discussion focused on […]

Ryan NicolDecember 6, 2018

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U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio had a dire warning regarding the recent actions of Saudi Arabia, arguing Saudi leadership could “pull us into a war” if not reprimanded for the killing of a Saudi journalist. The White House has signaled a willingness to believe the word of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman that he had no […]

A.G. GancarskiDecember 6, 2018

The qualifying deadline for Jacksonville city elections in 2019 is Jan. 11. And as of now, Mayor Lenny Curry is the prohibitive favorite for re-election. Curry has drawn seven opponents as of Thursday morning. But the first-term Republican Mayor has somewhere over $3 million on hand. And his nearest opponent, independent candidate Connell Crooms, has just over […]

Jacob OglesDecember 1, 2018

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Tributes poured in overnight to President George H.W. Bush. The Republican leader boasted a strong connection to Florida, and leaders in the Sunshine State paid their respects along with the nation. Most notably, former Gov. Jeb Bush, who released kind words about his father: “I already miss the greatest human being that I will ever know. […]

A.G. GancarskiDecember 1, 2018

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President Donald Trump met with leaders of Mexico and Canada Friday to promote the USCMA trade pact, a reboot of the much-maligned North American Free Trade Agreement. What’s clear: Trump won’t be able to count on universal Republican support, if Sen. Marco Rubio‘s tweet is any indication. “As currently drafted this deal will put Florida seasonal vegetable […]

Ryan NicolNovember 28, 2018

Ahead of a Wednesday vote in the U.S. Senate to curtail the U.S. role in the war in Yemen, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio says he’ll continue to support an American presence in the conflict. “Unfortunately, the Yemen resolution has been tied into the broader Saudi Arabia issue,” Rubio said, alluding to the controversial killing of […]

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Florida officials condemn, celebrate ruling against ObamaCare

Marco Rubio: America needs to restore dignity of work

Bill Nelson bids U.S. Senate adieu, vows to continue fighting

‘Calm in the chaos‘: How Jones Walker navigated recount for Ron DeSantis

Marco Rubio: Pardoning Paul Manafort would be ‘terrible mistake’

Marco Rubio warns Saudi leader’s actions could ‘pull us into a war’

Lenny Curry challengers: all talk and no action?

Jeb Bush, Florida remember George H.W. Bush

Marco Rubio: NAFTA reboot puts Florida farmers ‘out of business’

Marco Rubio reiterates support for U.S. action in Yemen