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Scott PowersMay 25, 2017

Florida’s U.S. Sens. Marco Rubio and Bill Nelson have co-introduced a bill to add 10 new federal judge benches to the Sunshine State. The Republican and Democrat are co-sponsoring the Florida Federal Judicial Relief Act to add three new judge positions in Florida’s Northern District, six in the Middle District, and one in the Southern District. The […]

Scott PowersNovember 21, 2016

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Democratic U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson is urging congressional leadership to push through a federal Water Resources Development Act this year so repair work can begin on state Road A1A, destroyed in part of Flagler County by Hurricane Matthew. Nelson sent letters Monday to the chairs and ranking Democratic members of the Senate Committee on Environment & Public […]

Peter SchorschMay 8, 2016

How many times can Department of Corrections officials tick off Greg Evers before they’re really in for it? The Republican state Senator from North Florida has been on a one-man crusade against the department. Evers chairs the Senate Committee on Criminal Justice, which has held hearings about the agency’s ability and integrity. Evers, a farmer from Baker, has even made some unannounced […]

Mark FerruloAugust 6, 2015

In response to the recent video smear campaign aimed at discrediting Planned Parenthood, 39 Florida organizations representing doctors, working families, students, women’s advocates, retirees and religious leaders, and with supporters stretching from Key West to Pensacola, have stood up for the immense contribution Planned Parenthood has made toward expanding and protecting reproductive health care access […]

Mark FerruloAugust 5, 2015

In response to the recent video smear campaign aimed at discrediting Planned Parenthood, 39 Florida organizations representing doctors, working families, students, women’s advocates, retirees and religious leaders, and with supporters stretching from Key West to Pensacola, have stood up for the immense contribution Planned Parenthood has made toward expanding and protecting reproductive health care access […]

Guest AuthorMay 12, 2015

As we all know, Florida is an odd state for politics; one where Republicans control the Cabinet, House and Senate, but where voters have supported a Democratic presidential candidate the last two cycles. On the important topic of energy, Florida’s red politicians get very purple. Traditionally, Republicans have supported the notion of offshore energy exploration, […]

Daniel TilsonApril 6, 2015

Looks like Gov. Rick Scott wants to “keep working” past January 2018. That’s when our next governor gets inaugurated. But that doesn’t mean the term-limited Scott wants to give us a break. Think you’ll need some Scott-free psychic space where you can look back in anger and heal the wounds his administration inflicted on you […]

Guest AuthorMarch 19, 2015

With tax season upon us, many Florida families and businesses are feeling the burden of our current costly and complex tax code. I serve as the president and CEO of the Florida State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, which is the only statewide economic development organization serving the needs of the Hispanic community. We have 38 […]

Dominic CalabroMay 21, 2014

My college-age children often ask me, “How did you make it through school without the Internet?” Reflecting back to simpler times before laptops, smartphones and “the cloud” reminds me just how integral these technologies are to modern society. None of these technologies could operate without a key service we all rely on — from students […]

Darryl PaulsonOctober 10, 2013

Congressman Bill Young’s announcement Wednesday that he would retire at the end of his current term took politicians across Florida by surprise. Young, who has represented Pinellas County since 1970 and is in in his 22nd term, is the longest-serving Republican in the House. During his tenure, Young has secured hundreds of millions of dollars […]

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Florida’s U.S. senators seeking 10 new federal judges

Bill Nelson said Matthew repairs require quick adoption of water bill

Peter Schorsch: Irritated senator, no love for Guv, panther numbers

Mark Ferrulo: Florida organizations show support for Planned Parenthood

Mark Ferrulo: Florida organizations show support for Planned Parenthood

Barney Bishop: Florida should take head out of the sand, allow offshore seismic surveying

Daniel Tilson: Gov. Rick Scott angling for Sen. Bill Nelson's seat in 2018

Julio Fuentes: Hispanic business owners want pro-business tax reform

Dominic Calabro: Letting the FCC regulate the Internet is a bad idea

Darryl Paulson: Who will seek long-serving Congressman Bill Young’s Florida seat?