Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government.

A.G. GancarskiSeptember 11, 2018

Days after Sen. Bill Nelson released an ad charging that Gov. Rick Scott has “failed” when it’s come to education, Scott may have the last laugh — with his own spot touting Florida accomplishments in the sphere. A new spot from Scott, per the campaign, “highlights how Florida’s incredible economic turnaround under Governor Scott has led to […]

Danny McAuliffeSeptember 11, 2018

U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson and Gov. Rick Scott have agreed to face each other in an Oct. 2 debate, Nelson’s campaign announced Monday evening. Hosted by Telemundo 51 in Miami, the debate will be broadcasted in network stations in Miami, Fort Myers, Orlando, Tampa, West Palm and Orlando, according to Nelson’s campaign. A set time for […]

Danny McAuliffeAugust 28, 2018

U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson debuted his premier television ad on Tuesday, telling Floridians he has been proud to serve the country in the military and in Congress. It’s the incumbent’s first television spot following a barrage of ads from his certain challenger, Gov. Rick Scott. The well-financed Republican launched his campaign in early April. An […]

Ryan NicolAugust 27, 2018

Screen-Shot-2018-08-27-at-3.40.35-PM.png

For Our Future Florida (FOF-FL), a progressive advocacy group, announced it reached a new milestone in its canvassing efforts across the state, having now knocked on more than 500,000 doors. “We’re leaving no stone unturned, talking with voters across the state—and as our volunteer program ramps up through Election Day, hundreds of Floridians will be […]

Jacob OglesAugust 25, 2018

104656519-GettyImages-693435656-marco-rubio.1910x1000-1.jpg

The U.S. Senate’s new minibus budget package will include several measures advanced by Sen. Marco Rubio, including $1 million for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to address algal blooms affecting Florida’s waters right now. The bill also includes $10 million in grant funding to increase mental health professional connections between universities and low-income […]

Jim RosicaAugust 7, 2018

Democratic U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson said Rick Scott‘s claims that Nelson refuses to debate him are “silly.” Nelson spoke with reporters in Tallahassee on Tuesday, before a ceremony at the Tallahassee Veterans Affairs Health Care Center to name the facility after Marine Corps Sgt. Ernest “Boots” Thomas. “Obviously, it’s to my advantage to debate him,” […]

Scott PowersAugust 1, 2018

A new space bill sponsored by Republican U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas, with a key provision from Democratic U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson, cleared its last committee Wednesday with stipulations to expand business options at Kennedy Space Center and keep the International Space Station operating an additional five years. Senate Bill 3277, or the Space Frontier Act, […]

Staff ReportsJuly 31, 2018

Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis cheered a U.S. Senate vote Tuesday extending the National Flood Insurance Program through Nov. 30, the traditional end date for the hurricane season. “The extension comes while talk continues about reforming the program,” Patronis said in a written statement. “Any discussion must include keeping rates affordable for Floridians. As the largest […]

Ryan NicolJuly 26, 2018

Gov. Rick Scott has earned the endorsement of Associated Industries of Florida (AIF) as he continues his campaign to oust incumbent U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson. Scott, running for U.S. Senate after two terms as Florida’s governor, thanked the group for its endorsement. “Over the past seven and a half years, we’ve worked hard to improve the […]

Ryan NicolJuly 25, 2018

A new survey out shows Gov. Rick Scott leading incumbent U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson by four percentage points in the race for U.S. Senate. Scott earns 44 percent of the vote compared to Nelson’s 40 percent, according to the most recent results by the Florida Atlantic University Business and Economics Polling Initiative. Those numbers are nearly […]

Tag: U.S. Senate

Rick Scott touts education accomplishments in new ad

Bill Nelson, Rick Scott agree to first debate

Bill Nelson launches first television ad

Knock on a half-million doors? No prob, For Our Future Florida says

Marco Rubio secures school safety, algal bloom funds

Bill Nelson: Rick Scott is ‘silly’ about debate refusal claims

Bill that would keep space station aloft until 2030 clears U.S. Senate panel

Jimmy Patronis cheers extension of National Flood Insurance Program

AIF backs Rick Scott for Senate

FAU poll sees U.S. Senate race steady since May