The Florida Supreme Court blocked Gov. Ron DeSantis’s (R) pick to join the court and said he must select a new nominee because the woman he first chose to fill a vacancy is constitutionally ineligible to serve.
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DeSantis overstepped authority in picking justice but no going back now, Florida Supreme Court rules
DeSantis overstepped authority in picking justice but no going back now, Florida Supreme Court rules
Orlando Sentinel Endorsement: Biden for president, because he can get us out of Trump’s mess
More than a year ago, the Orlando Sentinel published an editorial saying we wouldn’t endorse Donald Trump for re-election. We facetiously left the door open to changing our mind if, say, he cured cancer.
Oil drilling off Florida’s coast looms on the horizon this election season
A moratorium on oil leasing in part of the Gulf of Mexico is set to expire. What would Trump or Biden do?
DeSantis still isn’t filling key environmental boards. This group has an issue with that.
“We urge you to do your job as Governor.”
Gillum announces ‘unprecedented push’ in voter outreach and campaign donations
BY SAMANTHA J. GROSS Florida Democrats launch massive voter registration drive ahead of 2020. At an evening rally at Florida Memorial University’s Miami Gardens campus, Andrew Gillum rolled out an ambitious initiative to register one million new voters ahead of the presidential election. As part of his effort to help down-ballot Democrats grow their numbers …
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Florida Democrats slam OFR pick for ties to anti-LGBTQ group
Florida Democrats slammed Gov. Ron DeSantis’ choice to run the Office of Financial Regulation for ties to anti-LGBTQ groups. A news release from the Florida Democratic Party criticizes the selection of securities attorney Russell Weigel. “A review of Weigel’s resume shows his disturbing support of the Christian Family Coalition,” the release says. The organization bills itself as a …
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Minimum Wage Proposal First Measure to Qualify for 2020 Ballot
By JOHN HAUGHEY THE CENTER SQUARE The Florida Division of Elections has confirmed sponsors of a proposed constitutional amendment to raise the state’s minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2026 have secured enough validated voter signatures to qualify for the November 2020 ballot. According to the DOE, as of Tuesday afternoon, Florida For A Fair …
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Is there more to the story of Florida’s 2018 election?
With the FBI keeping details secret as a matter of “national security,” we have very few answers and a lot of questions.
