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Peter SchorschJuly 21, 2016

They’ve raised money in California. They’ve raised money in Maine. Now, Florida’s Republican state senators are coming home, hosting a major fundraiser next week in Orlando. The Florida Republican Senatorial Campaign Committee (the FRSCC) will host a fundraising reception July 28 at the Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando. Headlining the event are Senate President-designate Joe […]

Drew WilsonJuly 18, 2016

Miami Republican Sen. Miguel Diaz de la Portilla added more than $80,000 to his campaign account between June 25 and July 8 and now holds a more than 3-to-1 advantage over Miami Democratic Rep. Jose Javier Rodriguez in the Senate District 37 race. Diaz de la Portilla’s $84,625 haul came in across 111 contributions and […]

guestJune 24, 2016

The formal qualifying period for U.S. Senate, U.S. House and legislative races ends today at noon. There are so many developments, it’s almost too hard to keep up. Almost. Here are five quick thoughts about the latest developments from Qualifying Week. — South Florida Republican legislative candidates like Miguel Diaz de la Portilla and Anitere Flores […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 12, 2016

April wasn’t a huge fundraising month for District 5 Sen. Rob Bradley or his PAC, Working for Florida’s Families. New money totaling $2,150 pushed the Fleming Island Republican’s campaign account up to $468,756, with roughly $360,000 on hand as of the April filing. Bradley’s PAC did better on the fundraising side: $20,000 of new April money brought […]

Drew WilsonMay 3, 2016

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Democratic House District 112 candidate Nick Duran announced Tuesday that he had raised more than $60,000 in his first month in the campaign, putting him ahead of the other four candidates in the race. “I am deeply humbled by the profound level of support our campaign received during our first 26 days on the trail,” […]

Drew WilsonApril 4, 2016

The executive director of advocacy group Florida Association of Free and Charitable Clinics announced Monday he’ll run for House District 112 as a Democrat. Nick Duran is the third Democrat to file for the seat held by Democratic Rep. Jose Javier Rodriguez, who recently said he’s running for state Senate against Republican Sen. Miguel Diaz […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterMarch 23, 2016

Campus carry will be back, at least according to one co-sponsor of the 2016 legislation. Rep. Dane Eagle said a bill to allow people with concealed weapons permits to carry their guns on college and university campuses will be proposed again in the next Legislative Session. However, he seemed less sure about the future of […]

Drew WilsonMarch 14, 2016

Miami Democratic Rep. Jose Javier Rodriguez said Monday he’s foregoing another term in the House to run for the newly redrawn Senate District 37 seat against Republican Sen. Miguel Diaz de la Portilla. “For the last four years, I’ve had the honor of fighting hard for my constituents on property tax and other reforms and […]

Drew WilsonMarch 11, 2016

The Legislature didn’t pass any assignment of benefits legislation in the 2016 Session, and the Florida Property and Casualty Association said property owners can thank Miami Republican Sen. Miguel Diaz de la Portilla when their insurance premiums go up. The group described assignment of benefits, whereby policyholders can sign over their rights to a third party to get home […]

Phil AmmannMarch 11, 2016

After several significant changes, SB 314, which initially placed numerous restrictions on prosecutor’s ability to unilaterally charge juveniles as adults, is now moving to the House. Sponsored by Miami Republican Sen. Miguel Diaz de la Portilla, the bill will continue to give broad discretion to prosecutors, as well as instituting more accountability and reporting requirements. […]

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Republican state senators plan major fundraiser for July 28 in Orlando

Miguel Diaz de la Portilla passes $500K raised for SD 37 race

5 quick thoughts about the latest developments from Qualifying Week

Running unopposed, Rob Bradley spends big money in April

Nick Duran announces over $60K in 1st month of HD 112 campaign

Free Clinic Association director to run in HD 112 as Democrat

Dane Eagle talks gun legislation during SWFL Tiger Bay Club

Jose Javier Rodriguez forgoes House term, will run in newly redrawn SD 37

Florida Property and Casualty Association says thank Legislature for AOB inaction

Juvenile justice reform bill heads to House after significant changes