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Drew WilsonMarch 7, 2016

Uber has had a tough time getting legislation passed this session, and the ridesharing company is focusing its efforts on changing one lawmaker’s mind: Republican Senate President Andy Gardiner. Starting Monday, Florida users of the ridesharing app will be prompted to “vote for Uber” the next time they call for a car. The “VOTE” app […]

Scott PowersFebruary 17, 2016

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U.S. Rep. Alan Grayson is putting his Democratic presidential nomination super delegate vote up for a vote. The Orlando congressman representing Congressional District 9, who is running for Florida’s U.S. Senate seat, used his campaign newsletter to open up an on-line survey link for his supporters today, asking them to weigh in. Supporters are to […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorFebruary 23, 2015

Early voting for Tampa municipal elections starts Monday at seven locations citywide. It runs through March 1. Election Day is March 3. Officials expect voter turnout this election to be low despite more absentee ballots being returned than the previous municipal election. That’s because there’s not a lot of action on the ballot. There won’t […]

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Uber Florida uses app to call out Andy Gardiner on ride-sharing legislation delay

Alan Grayson putting his super delegate vote up for a vote

Early voting begins in Tampa but turnout expectation is low