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State Legislature, Rick Scott Moving Too Slowly on Medical Marijuana, Say Voters

March 21, 2017 - 9:45am

Florida voters are not happy with how Gov. Rick Scott and the state legislature are handling medical marijuana and say both have been slow on the uptake with getting Amendment 2 implemented in the Sunshine State. 

Stephanie Murphy, Key Republicans Want Small Businesses to Get More Federal Contracts

March 21, 2017 - 9:15am
Dave Brat, Stephanie Murphy and Steve Knight

U.S. Rep. Stephanie Murphy, D-Fla., has teamed up with key Republicans on Capitol Hill to support a bill they hope will provide more federal subcontracts for small businesses. 

Florida Delegation Unites in Urging Pentagon Homeport a Carrier at Mayport

March 21, 2017 - 8:15am

Every single member of the Florida congressional delegation united on Monday to urge the Pentagon to homeport an aircraft carrier at Mayport on the First Coast. 

Poll: Bill Nelson Continues to Lead Rick Scott in 2018 Senate Matchup

March 20, 2017 - 6:45pm

U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson continues to edge out Gov. Rick Scott in a hypothetical 2018 matchup, according to the latest poll from the Florida Chamber of Commerce.

Wireless Technology Sparks Legislative Debate

March 20, 2017 - 6:45pm

A debate about how to move forward with 5G wireless, the next generation of high-speed technology, is making big waves in the Legislature.

Proponents say the technology is needed to meet consumer demand and will spur economic growth.

"At the end of the day, I want to make sure Florida is ahead of the technology curve," said Rep. Mike La Rosa, R-St. Cloud.

Aramis Ayala Pushing Back into Markeith Loyd Murder Case

March 20, 2017 - 5:45pm

Orange-Osceola State Attorney Aramis Ayala said Monday she is pushing back against Gov. Rick Scott's decision last week to remove her from the case of accused cop killer Markeith Loyd.

Mayors Tomás Regalado and Philip Levine Refuse to Back Down on Strict Airbnb Regulations

March 20, 2017 - 5:00pm

If Miami area Mayors Tomás Regalado and Philip Levine made anything clear Monday, it’s that they have no plans to back down on their ongoing war against homesharing company Airbnb anytime soon.

Florida Wants Neil Gorsuch on Supreme Court, Poll Finds

March 20, 2017 - 10:30am
Neil Gorsuch

With confirmation hearings beginning on Capitol Hill, a new poll shows Florida voters support President Donald Trump’s nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch to the U.S. Supreme Court. 

Proposed All Aboard Florida Regulations: Driven by Safety Concerns or Politics?

March 20, 2017 - 1:00pm

Since 2014, the team behind All Aboard Florida (AAF) and Brightline has known that expanding rail in the Space Coast and the Treasure Coast would not be an easy sell. Over the past year, All Aboard Florida officials have expressed optimism after winning court battles and obtaining permits to move forward.

Carlos Curbelo Takes to the National Airwaves to Talk About Climate Change

March 20, 2017 - 10:00am
Carlos Curbelo

U.S. Rep. Carlos Curbelo, R-Fla., who co-chairs and helped found the Climate Solution Caucus, took to the national stage this past weekend to focus on the environment. 

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