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Underground power line bill cruises in Senate

The Florida Senate on Friday overwhelmingly passed a measure that could lead to more underground power lines, as backers point…

5 years ago

Rep. Mast says charter schools are innovating education

Mast explained that he “loves” school choice because “it’s not government one size fits all. It’s innovation in education.”

5 years ago

Trump questions Biden's age, says he'll beat him "easily"

Shortly after Biden announced, Trump welcomed “Sleepy Joe” into the race by taking a swipe at his intelligence.

5 years ago

Charter Schools Funding Gains Momentum

“Whether you’re a charter school teacher or a traditional public school teacher, you’re doing the same thing.”

5 years ago

'Sanctuary City' ban ready for FL senate vote

The Senate on Thursday prepared a controversial sanctuary-city measure for passage after making changes that included giving the governor authority…

5 years ago

House passes controversial felon's rights bill

In one of the most-divisive issues of the 2019 legislative session, the House on Wednesday approved a plan for carrying…

5 years ago

Pot brownie school expulsion overturned

“Ms. Mott argued that expulsion was not appropriate, particularly given the absence of any prior drug violations, but the board…

5 years ago

THE FLORIDIAN – Florida’s Daily Political Read for 4.25.2019 – Biden is in! Trump drains swamp, SCOTUS on immigration

Biden is finally in the race, but how long will his poll bump last? Leading up to his announcement, Biden was…

5 years ago

FL court denies fmr. Broward Sheriff, upholds his suspension

The Florida Supreme Court has ruled against embattled former Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel, who was appealing his suspension by…

5 years ago

DeSantis signs first death warrant for serial killer

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday signed his first death warrant, with an execution scheduled May 23 for Tampa-area serial killer…

5 years ago

Senate passes controversial school safety bill

TALLAHASSEE --- In search of a solution that will prevent another school massacre, a sharply divided Florida Senate on Tuesday…

5 years ago

House Democrat questions "why we keep using this word collusion?"

Hill, who sits on the House Oversight Committee, incredulously contradicted everything Democratic House leadership has been saying about the whole…

5 years ago

Terrorist attack in Sri Lanka by "religious extremists" kills 200+

Law enforcement has detained 13 suspects in connection with the bombings, as government officials cautiously state that the “terrorist attack”…

5 years ago

Rubio reminds Democrats Mueller Report outs Putin

In addition, Rubio said that the report “accurately and comprehensively laid out the details” of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s effort…

5 years ago

Florida House passes nurse practitioner legislation, but will Senate leadership get in the way?

Legislation expanding the scope of practice for these highly skilled professionals has been advanced in the past, but is usually…

5 years ago

Pelosi, Schumer rail against AG Barr over Mueller Report

“Special Counsel Mueller’s report paints a disturbing picture of a president who has been weaving a web of deceit, lies…

5 years ago

DeSantis' first 100 days may signal 2024 presidential run

DeSantis has release a campaign-style 3-min video that highlights all his accomplishments during this first 100 days in office, including…

5 years ago

Democrats eye impeachment after Mueller report

The report didn’t find enough to warrant indictments, but did cast Trump in a bad light, leaving the door open…

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