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Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterNovember 29, 2016

Proposals to expand the rights of gun owners could fare better in the Florida Senate in the coming years. Senate President Joe Negron announced Tuesday that Sen. Greg Steube will serve as chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee for the 2016-18 legislative term. The appointment now puts Steube in charge of the same committee that […]

Mitch PerryNovember 15, 2016

With his legacy on the line, Barack Obama went all out during this just-concluded election season to not only get Hillary Clinton elected, but also more than 150 down ballot races for state Senate and House in states across the country, including 13 Democrats on the ballot in Florida. With one House race so close […]

Peter SchorschNovember 3, 2016

Clearwater Republican Sen. Jack Latvala and incoming Senate President Joe Negron buried the hatchet long ago and, according to the most recent numbers from Latvala’s political committee, the two are very much playing on the same team. On Nov. 2, the Florida Leadership Committee, which served as Latvala’s war chest during the race for the Senate presidency, put $300,000 into the Florida […]

Peter SchorschNovember 2, 2016

With all eyes focused on Election Day and who will be in office next year, The Children’s Campaign announced its policy priorities for the 2017 legislative Session. “Although the media circus surrounding the contest has created an environment where it’s hard to see anything else, the non-partisan Children’s Campaign has kept its focus on the […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 24, 2016

In recent debates and interviews with this outlet, HD 13 Democrat Tracie Davis has discussed being trusted by both sides of the aisle. Davis’ latest campaign finance report, spanning the gap between Oct. 8 and Oct. 14, shows that trust for Davis, who just got into the race as a general election candidate in early October. […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterOctober 10, 2016

The Florida Democratic Party is taking a swipe at Sen. Miguel Diaz de la Portilla in new advertisement launching this week. The ad — a 30-second spot called “Delivers” — focuses on Diaz de la Portilla’s time as a lobbyist, as well as a decision to support a tax break to allow Donald Trump to hold the […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterSeptember 26, 2016

Miguel Diaz de la Portilla raised more than $28,000 in the first half of September, outraising his Senate District 37 opponent. State records show the Diaz de la Portilla campaign raised $28,607 between Sept. 3 and Sept. 16. Records show the Diaz de la Portilla’s campaign received $170,635 worth of in-kind contributions from the Florida […]

Drew WilsonSeptember 7, 2016

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Miami Republican Sen. Miguel Diaz de la Portilla built on his fundraising lead in the Senate District 37 race against Democratic Rep. Jose Javier Rodriguez, with another $15,000 in contributions between Aug. 13 and Aug. 25. The second-term senator took in 16 contributions over the two-week period, including three $1,000 checks from private prison company […]

Scott PowersSeptember 6, 2016

If campaign money is any measure, eight of the 17 contested Florida Senate seats appear competitive this fall, according to data gathered, compiled and provided by On 3 Public Relations of Tallahassee on Tuesday. That’s after 13 senators were elected either in the Aug. 30 primary or before because of lack of competition, and that’s not counting 10 other […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 23, 2016

Florida Democrats are launching their first TV ad backing Jose Javier Rodriguez in Senate District 37. The ad — a 30-second spot called “Restore” — features Rodriguez talking about his commitment to the people of Miami. In the ad, Rodriguez says “for too long well-connected special interests have had their way.” “I’m fighting to change […]

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Greg Steube picked to chair Senate Judiciary Committee

Barack Obama goes below .500 in his picks for Florida House and Senate seats

Money flow shows teamwork between former rivals Jack Latvala, Joe Negron

The Children’s Campaign announces policy ‘wish list’ for 2017 Legislative Session

Bipartisan backing finds Tracie Davis, but Mark Griffin holds HD 13 money lead

Florida Dems target Miguel Diaz de la Portilla in new TV ad

Miguel Diaz de la Portilla raises $28K in first two weeks of September

Miguel Diaz de la Portilla widens fundraising lead in SD 37

Few state Senate races are financially competitive

Florida Democrats launch first TV ad backing Jose Javier Rodriguez in SD 37