June 22, 2014 - 6:00pm
Amendment 2 on Medical Marijuana Close to Passing, New Poll Shows
Submitted by Kevin Derby on June 23, 2014 - 11:58am
A new poll shows Amendment 2, a proposed Constitution amendment to expand medical marijuana use in Florida, is close to passing. A poll from the Florida Chamber of Commerce unveiled on Monday finds 58 percent of those surveyed back Amendment 2 while 36 percent oppose it. The amendment needs 60 percent support in the November ballot to pass.
The poll of 806 likely voters was taken by Cherry Communications for the Florida Chamber on June 11 and had a margin of error of +/- 3.5 percent.
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Rick Scott Ahead of Charlie Crist in Florida Chamber Poll
Submitted by Kevin Derby on June 23, 2014 - 11:50am
A new poll from the Florida Chamber of Commerces Political Institute finds Gov. Rick Scott, R-Fla., ahead of former Gov. Charlie Crist, his leading Democratic opponent.
The poll shows Scott ahead with 41 percent, Crist right behind him with 38 percent and Libertarian Adrian Wyllie taking 4 percent.
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Dan Webster's TIFIA Reforms Get Florida Transportation Backing
June 22, 2014 - 6:00pm
Ted Yoho, John Conyers Stop Funding Military Aid for Syrian Rebels
Submitted by Kevin Derby on June 23, 2014 - 10:26am
From his perch on the Foreign Affairs Committee, U.S. Rep. Ted Yoho, R-Fla., teamed up with liberal stalwart U.S. Rep. John Conyers, D-Mich., to add an amendment to the Department of Defense (DOD) Appropriations Act to ensure federal funds would not go to back Man-Portable Air-Defense Systems (MANPADS) for Syrian rebels.
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Ellyn Bogdanoff Gets the Support of the FMA
Submitted by Kevin Derby on June 23, 2014 - 10:12am
The Florida Medical Association PAC (FMA PAC) announced on Monday it was backing former state Sen. Ellyn Bogdanoffs bid to return to Tallahassee.
Former state Rep. and state Sen. Ellyn Bogdanoff has proven time and time again her strong support of the issues and initiatives backed by the Florida Medical Association, said Dr. Ralph Nobo, the resident of the FMA PAC. She is a friend of medicine and we are thrilled to support her candidacy and look forward to having her back in Tallahassee.
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Florida Delegation Splits on GOP House Leadership Contests
June 22, 2014 - 6:00pm
Rick Scott's Team Hits Charlie Crist on Education
Submitted by Kevin Derby on June 23, 2014 - 9:17am
Let's Get To Work, a group with ties to Gov. Rick Scott, unveiled a new ad hitting former Gov. Charlie Crist on education on Monday. Crist is the favorite for the Democratic nomination to challenge Scott despite spending most of his political life as a Republican.
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Few Competitive Races for Florida Senate Seats Come November
June 22, 2014 - 6:00pm
More Intimidation Afoot to Squeeeeze Florida Democratic Party Dissenters
June 22, 2014 - 6:00pm
Suddenly The Florida Squeeze, progressive blog site since its inception, is an enemy of the party.
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