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Staff ReportsNovember 28, 2018

A West Palm Beach lawmaker has again filed a bill to increase the threshold by which voters must approve changes to the state’s governing document. Republican state Rep. Rick Roth filed the measure (HJR 57) on Wednesday. It would boost to two-thirds — or 66.66 percent — the margin by which a constitutional amendment must be […]

Jacob OglesNovember 18, 2018

Even as a sharply partisan recount process played out in his backyard, state Rep. Matt Willhite celebrated a new bipartisan role he will play in the coming Legislative session. The Palm Beach County Legislative Delegation unanimously elected Willhite as its new chairman. “It’s an honor to be put there by my colleagues to fight for […]

Drew WilsonJuly 10, 2018

The political arm of the Florida Realtors rolled out endorsements Monday for nearly every state legislative election slated for the 2018 ballot. “As Realtors, we pride ourselves on our long-standing efforts to defend private property rights, promote community prosperity and preserve a professional climate that ensures the economic growth of Florida,” said Ann DeFries, chair […]

Drew WilsonMay 1, 2018

The Associated Industries of Florida on Tuesday released a report measuring how closely Florida lawmakers’ votes aligned with its interests. The conservative business group’s 2018 Voting Records report found a slight uptick in lawmaker support for AIF-backed legislation, with 78 percent of the Senate and 91 percent of the House voting in favor of its […]

Drew WilsonApril 17, 2018

Matt Spritz announced Tuesday that Loxahatchee Republican Rep. Rick Roth is endorsing his bid to replace Rep. Bill Hager in House District 89. “I proudly endorse Matt Spritz for State Representative. I’ve had the pleasure of working with Matt in Tallahassee for some time, and I’ve seen firsthand his dedication to our community and his tireless work ethic,” […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 25, 2018

A group supporting a wave of first-time candidates for elected office took out a full-page ad in the Sunday edition of the Sun-Sentinel calling on Floridians to run against NRA-backed state lawmakers in 2018. The Run for Something ad states “The NRA is killing our kids” at the top and then includes an sheet with […]

Associated PressJune 26, 2017

Half of Florida’s legislators failed or nearly failed in a review of their support for public records and meetings given by Florida newspapers and an open-government group after this year’s legislative sessions. In a “scorecard” produced by the Florida Society of News Editors and based on information provided by Florida’s First Amendment Foundation — which tracked a priority list of […]

Phil AmmannMarch 27, 2017

Joe Negron recently visited Pahokee High School for a town hall meeting to discuss his plans for taking farmland in the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA). During the meeting, the Senate President said he is in discussion with “many owners of land south of the lake” in the effort to acquire 153,000 acres of productive land to […]

Drew WilsonMarch 9, 2017

A bill that would extend a constitutional amendment to stop large spikes a property’s taxable value is ready for a floor vote in the House. HJR 21 cleared the House Commerce Committee with a 24-2 vote, and previously made it through the House Ways and Means Committee with a 16-1 vote. Back in 2008, Florida […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 10, 2017

If the people of Florida want to make their voices heard in Tallahassee, they may have to speak a bit more emphatically going forward. Senate Joint Resolution 866, filed by Ocala Republican Dennis Baxley, would require a 2/3 majority to amend the Florida Constitution. The current threshold is 60 percent. Recent high-profile ballot measures have cleared the […]

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Bill again filed to make it harder to amend Constitution

Matt Willhite relishes bipartisan role as Palm Beach delegation chair

Florida Realtors make endorsements in 87 legislative races

Republican lawmakers earn high grades on Associated Industries’ report card

Rick Roth endorses Matt Spritz for HD 89

Run for Something ad highlights unopposed Florida lawmakers with NRA ties

On open records, half Florida’s legislators rate F or D

Glades landowners double down on Joe Negron to reveal his ‘willing sellers’

Bill limiting property tax assessments ready for House floor

Lawmakers would require two-thirds vote to amend Florida constitution