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Plan Would Let Governor Pick Administrative Judges

March 22, 2017 - 5:45pm
Rick Scott

One case involved a tiny horse track where an employee waved a red rag to start a "race" between two aging nags

Another centered on whether pari-mutuels could continue to offer popular "designated-player" poker-style games at card rooms throughout the state.

And a third focused on a dispute between a public hospital system and an industry giant over building a new medical center in Doral.

Rob Bradley: Time For Florida to 'Get Serious' About Regulating Medical Marijuana

March 22, 2017 - 4:15pm

A Republican Florida senator stood before the Senate Committee on Health Policy Wednesday to make the pitch for a strict system to regulate the new medical marijuana industry in the Sunshine State.

Ileana Ros-Lehtinen Draws Heat on the Right Over Obamacare Repeal

March 22, 2017 - 9:45am
Ileana Ros-Lehtinen

Already drawing fire from the left on former President Barack Obama’s healthcare law, U.S. Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen is now getting it from the right on the issue. 

John Rutherford's Bill Cleaning Up DHS Clears the House

March 22, 2017 - 8:15am
John Rutherford

From his perch on the U.S. House Homeland Security Committee, U.S. Rep. John Rutherford, R-Fla., scored a win this week as his bill giving Congress more oversight of wasteful spending in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) passed the U.S. House without opposition. 

House Gambling Bill Gets OK as Questions Remain

March 21, 2017 - 10:00pm

A key House committee Tuesday approved a gambling measure aimed at creating a new agreement with the Seminole Tribe, though a tribe representative recently called the proposal a "non-starter" and major differences remain with the Senate.

Senate Favors Tax Cuts for Businesses in Last-Minute Swap Hitting Florida Insurers

March 21, 2017 - 2:30pm

A massive tax cut package sped through a Florida Senate committee on Tuesday -- but with one big switch, swapping out salary tax credit incentives for cuts on commercial leases in the Sunshine State. 

Andrew Gillum Endorsed by Gainesville Mayor Lauren Poe

March 21, 2017 - 2:00pm

Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum continues to garner the support of leading Democrats as he continues his bid to be Florida’s next governor. 

Rick Scott Within the Margin of Error on Bill Nelson in New 2018 Poll

March 21, 2017 - 12:00pm
Bill Nelson and Rick Scott

A new poll shows a potential political main event in Florida is within the margin of error as Gov. Rick Scott considers challenging U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Fla., next year. 

Florida Voters Undecided on Next Governor But Name ID Helps Mike Huckabee, Patrick Murphy

March 21, 2017 - 11:45am

While Gov. Rick Scott faces term limits next year, a new poll shows Florida voters from both parties are undecided on who they want to replace him in Tallahassee. 

Rick Scott in Solid Shape With Florida Voters, New Poll Shows

March 21, 2017 - 11:15am

A new poll shows a majority of Floridians approve of Gov. Rick Scott as he mulls over running for the U.S. Senate in 2018 and battles his fellow Republicans in Tallahassee over funding Enterprise Florida and Visit Florida. 

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