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Bill Nelson, Marco Rubio Introduce Resolution on Growing Crisis in Venezuela

December 21, 2017 - 8:15am

This week, Florida’s two U.S. senators--Democrat Bill Nelson and Republican Marco Rubio-- introduced legislation to address the ongoing political, economic and humanitarian crisis in Venezuela.

South Florida Congresswomen Bring Out "Me Too Congressional Ethics Act”

December 21, 2017 - 8:00am
Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Lois Frankel

Two South Florida Democrats in Congress teamed up on Wednesday to unveil a proposal which will shine the spotlight on sexual harassment incidents on Capitol Hill. 

Imported Citrus Numbers Continue to Grow in Florida

December 20, 2017 - 8:30pm

An increase in imported orange juice is anticipated by the Florida Citrus Commission to offset a decline in tax revenue from the state's hurricane-battered growers, who await congressional action on disaster relief.

The commission --- during a brief conference call Wednesday --- agreed to shift $556,147 from reserves to help cover the Department of Citrus' budget for the current fiscal year, with the transfer leaving a $682 negative balance. Taxes on citrus pay for the department's operations.

Val Demings Named to House Judiciary Committee

December 20, 2017 - 1:00pm
Val Demings and Jerry Nadler

A congresswoman from Florida has been named to the U.S. House Judiciary Committee as Democrats shuffle the deck on their leadership on it. 

Tax Reform Vote Set to be an Issue in 2018 Senate Race in Florida

December 20, 2017 - 10:15am
Bill Nelson and Rick Scott

With Republicans on Capitol Hill sending President Donald Trump a tax reform proposal this week, the issue is set to become a factor in next year’s U.S. Senate race in Florida. 

Neal Dunn Scores a Win as House Passes his Bill to Get More Veterans Into STEM Fields

December 20, 2017 - 9:00am

On Tuesday, the U.S. House overwhelmingly passed U.S. Rep. Neal Dunn’s, R-Fla., bill to usher more veterans into the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields is gaining steam on Capitol Hill.

Counties Continue to Challenge Brightline in Court

December 20, 2017 - 6:00am

In recent years, Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River Counties have spent millions dealing with lawsuits on the environment and All Aboard Florida/Brightline (AAF).

Latvala Special Master's Report: Full Text Reproduced

December 20, 2017 - 6:00am
Ronald V. Swanson and the Florida Senate Chamber
Because the special master's "Report and Recommendation to the Florida Senate" was too large to add as an attachment to the Latvala news story on this page, Sunshine State News has copied and pasted it here in text form so readers can make their own interpretations:
 
Special Master
Ronald V Swanson
P.O. Box 14079
Tallahassee, Florida 32317
 
 

John Rutherford Wants Answers on VA Hiring Unqualified Medical Personnel

December 19, 2017 - 10:00am
John Rutherford

U.S. Rep. John Rutherford, R-Fla., wants answers why the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is hiring unqualified medical personnel.

House GOP Unveils $81 Billion Disaster Relief Bill, Including $2.6 Billion for Florida Agriculture

December 19, 2017 - 8:45am
Tom Rooney and Mario Diaz-Balart

On Monday, Republicans in the U.S. House proposed $81 billion in disaster relief to help parts of America recover from hurricanes and wildfires. President Donald Trump’s latest proposal for disaster relief stands at $44 billion. 

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