July 30, 2015 - 8:30am
U.S. Rep. Tom Rooney, R-Fla., continued his efforts for federal criminal justice reform this week, teaming up with a Louisiana Democrat on a bill to streamline federal criminal codes.
VA Reform Passes House With Florida GOP Representatives Leading the Charge
Submitted by Kevin Derby on July 30, 2015 - 8:04am
The U.S. House voted 256 – 170 on Wednesday in a favor of a bill giving the VA secretary more room to fire underperfoming employees. The measure was championed by the two Florida Republicans in charge of the House Veterans Affairs Committee: Chairman Jeff Miller and Vice-Chairman Gus Bilirakis.
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Rick Scott Orders AHCA to Investigate Planned Parenthood Offices Across Florida
July 30, 2015 - 7:45am
In the aftermath of undercover videos made by pro-life activists which appear to show Planned Parenthood officials backed making profits off of fetal tissues, Gov. Rick Scott said on Wednesday he was launching an investigation of the 16 Planned Parenthood offices across the Sunshine State.
Huge Name Change
July 30, 2015 - 2:00am
Gambling Regulators Make Concessions to Industry
July 29, 2015 - 5:45pm
Gambling regulators have backed down on a number of proposed changes to the state's pari-mutuel rules after a legislative oversight panel and industry representatives challenged the Department of Business and Professional Regulations' authority to issue the mandates.
RPOF Hits Hillary Clinton as She Gets Ready to Call for End of Cuban Embargo
Submitted by Kevin Derby on July 29, 2015 - 2:40pm
With former U.S. Sec. of State Hillary Clinton, the favorite for the Democratic presidential nomination, headed to Miami on Friday, the Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) took aim at her call for ending the embargo on Cuba.
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Dennis Baxley Reels in Endorsements for State Senate Bid
Submitted by Kevin Derby on July 29, 2015 - 2:31pm
Florida Rep. Dennis Baxley, R-Ocala, unveiled two endorsements as he continues his bid for the Florida Senate in 2016. Baxley’s only opponent so far is state Rep. Jimmie Smith, R-Inverness.
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Florida Republicans Undecided on 2016 Senate Choice
July 29, 2015 - 2:15pm
Most Florida Republicans remain undecided on who they want to see replace U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., come 2016, a new poll shows. Rubio is running for the Republican presidential nomination and has said he will not seek a second Senate term.
Donald Trump Beating Jeb Bush in Florida, New 2016 Poll Finds
July 29, 2015 - 2:15pm
Businessman Donald Trump has been surging in polls at the state and national levels and a new one shows him leading in Florida, the home turf of Republican primary rivals former Gov. Jeb Bush and U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla.
From Executive Orders to E!: Charlie Crist Makes Appearance on Reality TV Show
Submitted by Anonymous on July 29, 2015 - 1:22pm
Former Gov. Charlie Crist may have lost the campaign for his old job last year, but that can't stop him from sharing the spotlight with another tan celebrity.
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