With potential Republican presidential contenders headed to Orlando to speak at an event organized by Gov. Rick Scott's political group, Neil Cavuto will have a front row seat to the political cattle show.
The Florida Chamber Political Institute (FCPI) released a poll on Monday showing strong support across the Sunshine State for Gov. Rick Scott’s call to cut the Communication Services Tax (CST) on cellphones and cable TV services. Scott’s tax cut is before the Legislature which started a special session on Monday.
The Florida Chamber is a strong supporter of the tax cut.
A national liberal group wants to take out U.S. Rep. Carlos Curbelo, R-Fla., next year but the Florida Republican insists he is ready for a fight.
With the Patriot Act expiring on Sunday after legislative maneuvering by U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., Republican presidential rival U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., went on the attack, insisting letting the law expire undermined national security and was the result of “political posturing.” Congress is expected to reinstate the law later this week.
Legislators and lobbyists are ready again to descend on Tallahassee, as the Florida Senate and House try to put together a budget, grapple with Medicaid expansion and tie up myriad loose ends during a special session that kicks off Monday.
While the Senate backs Medicaid expansion, Gov. Rick Scott and the Florida House remain against it. This deadlock wasn’t broken in the regular session, mandating the need for the special session which is scheduled to last until June 20. The state Constitution mandates a new Florida budget by July 1.
Continuing his bid for the U.S. Senate in next year’s election, U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis, R-Fla., brought in a familiar figure to serve as an adviser and his campaign’s pollster: Tony Fabrizio. U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., currently running for the Republican presidential nomination, has said he will not run for a second term.
Democrats continued their comedy of errors against U.S. Rep. David Jolly, R-Fla., on Thursday as an attack against the congressman misfired.
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) launched a radio ad on Thursday bashing Jolly for voting for the “Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2015,” which extended funding for the federal Highway Trust Fund for two months instead of seeking a long-term solution.
The Obama administration is facing retaliation from Florida over its new “Waters of the U.S.” (WOTUS) rule.
The White House and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) claim the new rule will protect smaller bodies of water from pollution, including streams and tributaries, insisting these waterways are protected by the Clean Water Act.
Two congressmen from Florida running for the U.S. Senate in 2016 claimed momentum on Thursday as they added to their lists of endorsements. U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., is currently running for the Republican presidential nomination and has said he will not seek a second term.
U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis, R-Fla., announced on Thursday that his U.S. Senate campaign had around $1.1 million cash on hand and major Republican donors were supporting his efforts.
A Florida congressman warned the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as it showcased its new “Clean Water Rule” on Wednesday that he will cut the purse strings if it looks to enact the latest round of regulations from the Obama White House.
The administration insists the new rule will protect smaller bodies of water from pollution, including streams and tributaries, insisting these waterways are protected by the Clean Water Act.
