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Senate immigration reform bill (RAISE) receiving Hispanic support

The RAISE Act stands for “Reforming American Immigration for a Strong Economy.” Like many issues in our country today, there…

6 years ago

Gillum and Corcoran face-off over "Sanctuary cities" and immigration reform

Gillum argued that the term “illegals” was a “term used to dehumanize” individuals.

6 years ago

Democratic win wave continues, Good defeats Buchanan in Florida special election

Republicans still feel optimistic about the 2018 mid-term elections.

6 years ago

Trump budget seeks state money for dike repair

U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Fla., Scott and other officials highlighted their efforts and the potential for the dike repairs to…

6 years ago

State says it should control rights restoration

The legal wrangling over restoration of rights comes months before voters will weigh in on a proposed constitutional amendment in…

6 years ago

Democratic FISA memo "not worth paper it's written on"

The GOP memo allegedly exposed questionable investigatory practices by the FBI.

6 years ago

Nelson asks senate to help DACA kids by week's end

“The Dreamers need to know that we appreciate them, and now we are going to turn that appreciation into law,”…

6 years ago

Rep. Curbelo says pro-DACA group damaging #Dreamer cause

But according to Rep. Curbelo,  pro-DACA organizations like United We Dream are doing "so much damage to the #Dreamer cause"…

6 years ago

In Florida, it's all about healthcare, healthcare, and more healthcare

... are other forward-thinking bills that would lift the veil on a previously shrouded process that costs Floridians more money…

6 years ago

Lawson, Schiff hope Trump will release Democratic intelligence memo

Congressional Democrats are hoping that President Trump will allow for the release of the Democratic counter to the recently release…

6 years ago

Trump's "serious" DACA proposal is a "big deal," says Rep. Diaz-Balart

With congressional Democrats continuing to threaten another government shutdown over the controversial DACA issue, some more ‘moderate’ members of the…

6 years ago

Florida’s diversity is key to successful constitution revision process

In light of this tremendous growth, it is crucial to educate Floridians — both old and new — about the…

6 years ago

Sessions to discuss opioid epidemic in Tampa

The visit comes as Florida lawmakers and Gov. Rick Scott also consider steps to try to reduce opioid addiction and…

6 years ago

Hastings takes issues with Trump's "Little Adam Schiff " Tweet

Democrats are looking to counter the memo that paints the FBI and the Justice Department as rogue entities that misused…

6 years ago

Corcoran throws deep scoring touchdown pass on Super Bowl Sunday

Corcoran throws deep and scores, but then loses his team's attention span. Funny.

6 years ago

Ward outraised GOP congressional field, top Democrat in race to replace DeSantis

Again, money talks when it comes to political races.

6 years ago

Hurricane tax holiday bill excludes life-saving impact-resistant windows

These impact-resistant items are very expensive, but worth their weight in gold when it comes to energy efficiency and the…

6 years ago

Lawmakers could revamp black farmer marijuana issue

The House and Senate are advancing measures to address the issues and are expected to reach consensus before the legislative…

6 years ago