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Ana CeballosFebruary 5, 2018

It took a few days to get the two on the same page, but Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum and House Speaker Richard Corcoran on Monday agreed on a time, date and place to debate on sanctuary cities. The debate will be held Feb. 13 at the Tallahassee studios of Florida Internet and Television and […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 5, 2018

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The state’s largest teachers union is airing a digital ad opposing a major education bill in the Florida House. The Florida Education Association’s anger is linked to HB 7055, a “conforming” measure sponsored by Miami Republican Michael Bileca and backed by House Speaker Richard Corcoran. The bill includes a number of provisions that FEA opposes, including a voucher program […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 5, 2018

Gwen Graham held her latest “Workday” in East Tampa, spending Friday afternoon learning about technical education at a nonprofit dedicated to teaching computer skills in Hillsborough County middle schools. As a former U.S. Rep. and current Democratic gubernatorial candidate, Graham is the early front-runner in the race for her party’s nomination — attempting to take […]

Guest AuthorFebruary 3, 2018

If you are reading this and driving, stop. It can wait. More than 5 crashes occur every hour because of someone texting behind the wheel. According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, there were more than 500,000 distracted driving crashes in Florida, resulting in more than 200 fatalities in 2016. As […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 2, 2018

You’d think Joe Negron would have learned by now that when it comes to gambling and the Legislature, you can’t always get what you want. Actually, you can’t even get what you need. But when it comes to what’s fair for voters, shouldn’t you fight like hell? In a media availability after Thursday’s floor session, […]

Jim RosicaFebruary 1, 2018

Rep. Kathleen Peters‘ attempt to amend an House ethics reform bill resulted in virtual fireworks Thursday, with a prominent lobbyist saying Peters was targeting him and a lawmaker bemoaning “political gymnastics” that temporarily gummed up the measure. One of Peters’ amendments would have banned sitting lawmakers and their immediate family members from working for lobbying firms. The […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 1, 2018

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One of the most competitive Republican primaries in Pinellas County is in House District 66, where Nick DiCeglie and Berny Jacques square off later this year. DiCeglie issued a fundraising email Wednesday, beginning his pitch by mentioning the white-hot topic of so-called “sanctuary cities” in Florida. “Lately, certain Florida officials have been calling to create […]

Danny McAuliffeJanuary 31, 2018

The Florida House demonstrated on Wednesday its commitment to pro-Israel initiatives. The chamber almost unanimously passed HB 545, a bill that prohibits businesses on the Scrutinized Companies that Boycott Israel List from doing business with the state. Immediately afterward, the House adopted a resolution (HR 1027) supporting both the recognition of Jerusalem as the capital […]

Jim RosicaJanuary 31, 2018

Speaker Richard Corcoran on Wednesday followed up on a promise to shake up the criminal justice system and shake out more data on how it’s doing. That includes, as he once said, analyzing prosecution and sentencing outcomes by race and county. Corcoran, a Land O’ Lakes Republican, and others announced legislation (PCB JDC 18-02) to make […]

Scott PowersJanuary 31, 2018

The barbs, insults, and accusations over immigration and sanctuary cities traded by House Speaker and presumed Republican gubernatorial pre-candidate Richard Corcoran and Tallahassee Mayor and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum have turned into a Twitter offer from Corcoran to debate — and Gillum has accepted. “If it weren’t for the criminal safe havens that @AndrewGillum […]

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Richard Corcoran and Andrew Gillum to debate sanctuary cities

Teachers’ union joins swamp-draining chorus with new ad targeting Richard Corcoran

At East Tampa workday, Gwen Graham ignores opponents’ attacks

Jackie Toledo: Texting-while-driving bill will make Florida streets safer

Joe Negron and a reckoning (or not) on gambling

‘Political gymnastics’: House panel kills Kathleen Peters’ ethics proposals

HD 66 candidates weigh in on sanctuary cities

House clears pro-Israel bill, resolution

House kicks off effort to weed out ‘bigots on the bench’

Andrew Gillum accepts Richard Corcoran’s Twitter debate offer