Florida Democratic and Republican Lawmakers Differ on Death Penalty Changes

Florida Democratic and Republican Lawmakers Differ on Death Penalty Changes

Javier Manjarres
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February 6, 2023
Democratic lawmakers have differing views on Republican proposals to change the state’s death penalty laws, including eliminating a requirement of...
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DeSantis Dismisses 'Woke' State Attorney's Request to Get Job Reinstated

DeSantis Dismisses 'Woke' State Attorney's Request to Get Job Reinstated

Javier Manjarres
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January 25, 2023
Thanks, but no thanks. But nice try. That is what Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is all but saying after dismissing...
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Senator Berman and Rep. Skidmore propose anti-human trafficking law

Senator Berman and Rep. Skidmore propose anti-human trafficking law

Joshua Smith
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January 16, 2023
Senator Lori Berman and Representative Kelly Skidmore proposed a new anti-human trafficking bill addressing the ongoing human trafficking crisis. SB...
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DeSantis Responds to Winning 'Stop WOKE Act' Federal Ruling

DeSantis Responds to Winning 'Stop WOKE Act' Federal Ruling

Javier Manjarres
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January 15, 2023
Florida Progressive Democrats had hopes of seeing the “Stop WOKE Act” struck down by a federal judge, but last week,...
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Tougher Penalties Eyed for Drivers Refusing Breath Tests

Tougher Penalties Eyed for Drivers Refusing Breath Tests

News Service of Florida
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January 13, 2023
Penalties for drivers who refuse to take breath-alcohol tests would be increased under a bill filed Thursday by a House...
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DeSantis, FL Lawmakers Planning Partial Takeover of Disney's Governing District

DeSantis, FL Lawmakers Planning Partial Takeover of Disney's Governing District

Javier Manjarres
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January 7, 2023
TALLAHASSEE --- Lawmakers are moving forward with plans that would give the state more control over the Reedy Creek Improvement...
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Book, Senate Democrats Badly Outnumbered in Florida Legislature

Book, Senate Democrats Badly Outnumbered in Florida Legislature

News Service of Florida
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November 22, 2022
TALLAHASSEE — Badly outnumbered Democrats in the Florida Senate put a focus Monday on gun-related issues as Senate Minority Leader...
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Florida's Congressional Map Foes Fight Attempt to Shield Lawmakers

Florida's Congressional Map Foes Fight Attempt to Shield Lawmakers

News Service of Florida
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October 19, 2022
TALLAHASSEE — Opponents of a congressional redistricting plan pushed through the Legislature by Gov. Ron DeSantis are fighting an effort...
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Progressive Carlos Smith Voted for DeSantis's Budget While Voting Against Anti-Socialism Bill

Progressive Carlos Smith Voted for DeSantis's Budget While Voting Against Anti-Socialism Bill

Javier Manjarres
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September 26, 2022
In one of Florida’s most competitive swing State House seats in the 2020 midterm election (HD 37), Progressive Rep. Carlos...
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Florida Abortion Clinic Fights Fine Over Waiting Period

Florida Abortion Clinic Fights Fine Over Waiting Period

Javier Manjarres
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September 12, 2022
TALLAHASSEE — A Central Florida abortion clinic is challenging a potential $193,000 state fine, the third case to emerge in...
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FL Lawmakers Spread $175 Million Across the State

FL Lawmakers Spread $175 Million Across the State

News Service of Florida
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September 12, 2022
TALLAHASSEE --- A legislative panel Friday approved money for more than 230 local projects and programs across the state, after...
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Janelle Perez receives endorsement from Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava

Janelle Perez receives endorsement from Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava

Mateo Guillamont
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August 31, 2022
Miami- Through a statement released on Wednesday, State Senate candidate Janelle Perez revealed Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava’s endorsement for...
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DeSantis-Endorsed Combat Veteran Jay Collins Vows to Stand for American Families

DeSantis-Endorsed Combat Veteran Jay Collins Vows to Stand for American Families

Grayson Bakich
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August 5, 2022
The 2022 midterm election inches closer every day, and Florida has been a hotspot of activity, to say the least. ...
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Mooney Attacks Rebman-Lopez With Debunked Claim

Mooney Attacks Rebman-Lopez With Debunked Claim

Javier Manjarres
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August 2, 2022
After the Floridians for Truth Now political action committee made Rep. Jim Mooney one of their pet projects in the...
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Reforming the Assignment of Benefits System

Reforming the Assignment of Benefits System

Opinion
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July 25, 2022
Some, but not all, contractors in Florida have been abusing a critical type of insurance protection called Assignment of Benefits...
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Parties Put Money into Miami-Dade Senate Race

Parties Put Money into Miami-Dade Senate Race

Javier Manjarres
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July 25, 2022
State Republican and Democratic leaders are plowing money into a race for a Miami-Dade County Senate seat. The race in...
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Florida Democratic Lawmakers Break Rules, Raise Cash During Legislative Sessions

Florida Democratic Lawmakers Break Rules, Raise Cash During Legislative Sessions

Javier Manjarres
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June 21, 2022
Florida legislators are prohibited from fundraising during the yearly legislative session, but it appears as if a hand full of...
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Political Committee Defends Airing Mooney Drug Dealing TV ad

Political Committee Defends Airing Mooney Drug Dealing TV ad

Javier Manjarres
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June 20, 2022
State Rep. Jim Mooney (R) is pushing back against the TV ad the Floridians for Truth Now political action committee...
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