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Will More Taxpayer-Funded Lawsuits Derail All Aboard Florida in 2017?

January 26, 2017 - 11:00am

In recent weeks, opponents of All Aboard Florida’s (AAF) Brightline project insist they have scored some major victories against the expansion of high-speed rail. Groups like Citizens Against The Train (CATT) have boasted the main reason why AAF’s expansion has slowed is because of  taxpayer-funded lawsuits against the project.

Senate Starts Moving on Gambling Overhaul

January 25, 2017 - 7:30pm

With little discussion and virtually no debate, a Senate panel unanimously signed off Wednesday on a sweeping gambling plan proposed by one of the chamber's most powerful members.

Senate Dem Leader: I Agree With Trump -- Investigate Voter Fraud

January 25, 2017 - 4:15pm

Oscar Braynon and Donald Trump might seem like an unlikely pair, but the two are rallying around a common cause to call for an investigation of widespread voter fraud. 

Marco Rubio Announces Appropriations Assignments

January 25, 2017 - 1:15pm

Named to the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee earlier this month as he began his second term, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., announced on Tuesday he will serve on five of its subcommittees. 

Vern Buchanan: Until Budget is Balanced, No More Congressional Pay Raises

January 25, 2017 - 9:45am
Vern Buchanan

U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., who sits on the U.S. House Budget and the Ways and Means Committee, announced on Wednesday he is going to introduce a bill to ban congressional pay raises until there’s a balanced budget. 

Ted Deutch Continues to Move Up the Ranks in Congress

January 25, 2017 - 8:30am
Ted Deutch

Starting his fourth full term in Congress this month, U.S. Rep. Ted Deutch, D-Fla., is poised to be one of the leading Democrats in the House. 

Scott Pitches $618 Million Tax Cut Package

January 25, 2017 - 7:45am

Gov. Rick Scott is asking the Florida Legislature to slash taxes by $618 million in the coming year. 

Steube Abandons Comprehensive Open Carry Bill in Favor of Smaller Proposals

January 24, 2017 - 9:30pm
Greg Steube

Sen. Greg Steube says he’s not moving forward with a comprehensive proposal to legalize open carry in the Sunshine State.

Scott Takes Aim at Health Care Regulations

January 24, 2017 - 8:15pm
Rick Scott

Amid a new wave of legal battles about hospital projects, Gov. Rick Scott on Tuesday called for eliminating key regulations about building health-care facilities and opening trauma centers.

'Stand Your Ground' Burden of Proof Bill Shoots Through Senate Judiciary Committee

January 24, 2017 - 6:00pm

A bill to shift the burden of proof in “Stand Your Ground” cases passed its second committee stop Tuesday and now only has one more committee to go until it heads to the Florida Senate.

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