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A.G. GancarskiFebruary 27, 2015

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Paul Renner came within two votes of winning an election last year for the seat that Jay Fant holds. And he is still one election away — a special election on April 7 — from formally being elected to the House. He very likely will win that election, so we have reached out to him and gotten answers […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorFebruary 26, 2015

In anticipation of the 2015 Legislative Session, FloridaPolitics.com is asking state lawmakers about their goals and priorities — and whether they support controversial issues in the state. Here are the responses from Rep. Janet Cruz of Tampa. In one word, how would you describe your expectations for the Session, i.e. “Excited?” “Expansion.” What’s a local issue you are […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorFebruary 25, 2015

In anticipation of the 2015 Legislative Session, FloridaPolitics.com is asking state lawmakers about their goals and priorities — and whether they support controversial issues in the state. Here are the responses from Rep. Shawn Harrison of Hillsborough. In one word, how would you describe your expectations for the session, i.e. “Excited?” “Hopeful.” What’s a local issue you are […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 25, 2015

As the 2015 Florida legislative session prepares to commence, we have reached out to legislators in the House and Senate to get their responses to a series of questions. Today’s installment from Northeast Florida features Republican power broker Sen. Aaron Bean. He represents Nassau County and parts of Duval as well, and serves on myriad […]

Phil AmmannFebruary 25, 2015

Florida lawmakers will be getting busy in Tallahassee starting March 3, which kicks off the spectacle of the 2015 legislative session. State lawmakers, as they face hot-button issues ranging from the budget and child welfare to water, gambling and guns, will have one item in abundance, at least according to Florida Politics editorial cartoonist Bill Day. […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorFebruary 24, 2015

In anticipation of the 2015 Legislative Session, FloridaPolitics.com is asking state lawmakers about their goals and priorities – and whether they support some controversial issues in the state. Here are the responses from State Senator Jeff Brandes: In one word, how would you describe your expectations for the Session, i.e. “Excited.” “Hopeful” What’s a local issue you […]

Guest AuthorFebruary 23, 2015

Florida House Speaker Steve Crisafulli is right: no one has really made the case to him or anyone that the statutory language of SB 1030, legalizing low-THC medical marijuana, is flawed; but it absolutely is and must be fixed legislatively. I’m willing to accept partial blame here. The conversations surrounding 1030 have largely been driven […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorFebruary 22, 2015

In anticipation of the 2015 Legislative Session, FloridaPolitics.com is asking state lawmakers about their goals and priorities – and whether they support some controversial issues in the state.. Here are the responses from House Majority Leader Dana Young of Tampa: In one word, how would you describe your expectations for the Session, i.e. “Excited.” “Successful!” What’s a […]

Phil AmmannFebruary 22, 2015

Editorial cartoonist Bill Day casts a critical eye this week on Florida’s medical marijuana fight, pitting well-known attorney John Morgan against U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, one of the most influential politicians in the Democratic Party. As the principal financial backers behind People United for Medical Marijuana, Morgan spearheaded Amendment 2, the 2014 proposal to […]

Phil AmmannFebruary 22, 2015

Editorial cartoonist Bill Day casts a critical eye this week on Florida’s medical marijuana fight, pitting well-known attorney John Morgan against U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, one of the most influential politicians in the Democratic Party. As the principal financial backers behind People United for Medical Marijuana, Morgan spearheaded Amendment 2, the 2014 proposal to […]

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Previewing the 2015 Legislative Session with Rep.-to-be Paul Renner

Previewing the 2015 Legislative Session with Rep. Janet Cruz

Previewing 2015 legislative session with Rep. Shawn Harrison

Previewing the 2015 legislative session with Aaron Bean

Bill Day’s latest: A hot wind political hurricane about to blow in Tally

Previewing the 2015 Legislative Session with Jeff Brandes

Ben Pollara: Fixes that can make Florida's medical marijuana law work

Previewing the 2015 Legislative Session with Rep. Dana Young

The latest Bill Day editorial cartoon: “Debbie and John”

The latest Bill Day editorial cartoon: "Debbie and John"