by John Lucas | May 1, 2019
While Gov. Ron DeSantis’ attention is focused these days on what’s happening in Tallahassee during the closing days of the 2019 legislative session, he’s also keeping an eye on the latest developments involving the struggle for power in Venezuela. “We’ll stand with...
by John Lucas | Apr 30, 2019
Tuesday is the final day for legislative leaders to reach an agreement on a budget plan in order to meet the required 72-hour cooling off period and allowing lawmakers to wrap up the 60-day 2019 legislative session on Friday as scheduled. State law requires a three...
by John Lucas | Apr 29, 2019
With the clock ticking down on the 2019 legislative session, House and Senate leaders are working to reach a compromise on a spending plan for next year — the only piece of legislation that the Legislature is required to pass during their 60-day session....
by John Lucas | Apr 26, 2019
The sun is about to set on Visit Florida, the state’s tourism marketing agency. The agency has come under scrutiny by the Florida House in recent years for its spending practices and perceived lack of accountability. In recent years House leaders have threatened to...
by John Lucas | Apr 25, 2019
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried is speaking out against the sanctuary cities ban legislation that passed the House on Wednesday and awaits action in the Senate. Fried says the bill sends a harmful message to immigrants, who she says make up a key segment...
