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Staff ReportsJuly 19, 2016

There are just a few weeks until the election, and organizations across the state are rolling out endorsements for state and federal candidates. Several organizations — including the National Women’s Political Caucus, Fraternal Order of Police, and the National Federation of Independent Business — issued endorsements. — The National Federation of Independent Business has thrown […]

Larry GriffinJuly 15, 2016

Florida House District 21 candidate Chuck Clemons scored an endorsement Friday from Rep. Ted Yoho, who currently serves Florida’s 3rd Congressional District. Yoho praised Clemons’ conservative politics, saying there was no doubt he’d be great in the Legislature. “There is no question that Chuck Clemons will be an outstanding conservative in the Florida House,” Yoho said. “He’s […]

Drew WilsonJuly 1, 2016

U.S. Rep. Gwen Graham got into the Independence Day spirit Friday by co-sponsoring a bill to ensure the federal government only purchases flags made in America. “There’s no better time than the Fourth of July to remind us how important the American Flag is to our nation,” the North Florida Democrat said. “This common-sense, bipartisan […]

Peter SchorschJune 6, 2016

Republican Congressman Ted Yoho has weighed in on the recent bathroom controversy, comparing transgender people to “dogs” peeing anywhere they want. The minutelong video, posted on YouTube June 4 by a user named “techbrigade,” shows Yoho, who represents Florida’s 3rd Congressional District, telling a local audience that those “in between” are like dogs being allowed to […]

Ryan RayMarch 30, 2016

Heated exchanges between Mary Thomas and Neal Dunn punctuated a Republican Veterans of Florida event Tuesday night, as GOP primary foes seeking to succeed Democrat U.S. Rep. Gwen Graham in the 2nd Congressional District squared off in Panama City. Thomas went after Dunn directly and repeatedly, even as the solidly Republican crowd booed her first attempt to pin a supposedly “liberal” record on […]

Drew WilsonMarch 21, 2016

Two more candidates have filed for House District 21, setting up a four-way Republican Primary to replace Gainesville Rep. Keith Perry in the Alachua County seat. Pharmacist Tim Rogers filed for the seat as a Republican on March 14, followed by school teacher Marihelen Wheeler, a Democrat, on March 17. The pair join Republicans Chuck […]

Ryan RayFebruary 25, 2016

Reaching across the aisle and fresh off her barnstorming North Florida Farm Tour, U.S. Rep. Gwen Graham is dropping an agriculture bill along with fellow North Floridian U.S. Rep. Ted Yoho. The bill would create a pilot “AgShare” program, which aims to free up farming equipment being held by the federal government for use by farmers. The […]

Associated PressNovember 30, 2015

Several rural counties in north Florida are struggling with high-speed Internet service after an agency created in 2009 has become unreliable, and some customers have moved on to other sources for Internet service, local officials said. According to The Gainesville Sun, the North Florida Broadband Authority was formed by the North Florida Economic Development Partnership […]

Bob SparksOctober 1, 2015

John Boehner sure knows how to make news. At least he waited until Pope Francis left Washington before he dropped his resignation bombshell last week. The soon-to-be-former Speaker set off a media and Capitol frenzy with his Friday announcement. Boehner’s decision elicited respectful reflection from one side matched by jubilation from the conservative wing of the […]

Julie DelegalSeptember 1, 2015

U.S. Rep. Corrine Brown has filed a federal lawsuit opposing the reshaping of the district she represents, Florida’s CD 5. Her legal action has drawn the attention of voters’ groups including the League of Women Voters, the group that led the charge for voters to pass the state’s Fair Districts Amendments. Congresswoman Brown contends that […]

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Endorsement watch: National Women’s Political Caucus of Florida, National Federation of Independent Business and others issue endorsements

Chuck Clemons endorsed by Ted Yoho in race for HD 21

Gwen Graham celebrates July 4th by sponsoring bipartisan ‘Made-In-America Flag’ bill

Ted Yoho compares transgender bathroom issue to allowing dogs to pee anywhere they want

Barbs, jeers fly as Republican CD 2 candidates square off in Panama City

2 more file in HD 21, setting up 4-way GOP primary

Gwen Graham introduces “AgShare” legislation with Ted Yoho

North Florida rural counties struggle with Internet service

Bob Sparks: Dan Webster runs for Speaker; for whom will Gwen Graham vote?

Julie Delegal: Could Florida have 2 minority-access districts for the price of one?

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