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floridapolitics. com > archives > 802661-steadfast-supporter-florida-firefighters-throw-support-to-ashley-moody-for-senate

'Steadfast supporter': Florida firefighters throw support to Ashley Moody for Senate

1+ hour, 25+ min ago  (323+ words) Florida's firefighters are rushing to U. S. Sen. Ashley Moody's aid. The Florida Professional Firefighters (FPF) union has endorsed the Plant City Republican as she stands for election in November. "Senator Ashley Moody has been a steadfast supporter of Florida's firefighters and…...

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floridapolitics. com > archives > 802680-a-doyenne-of-democratic-womens-politics-lines-up-behind-amanda-marie-green-in-cd-2

A doyenne of Democratic women's politics lines up behind Amanda Marie Green in CD 2

1+ hour, 40+ min ago  (349+ words) Amanda Marie Green is adding a name with deep roots in the business of electing Democratic women to her growing endorsement list. The Democratic candidate in Florida's 2nd Congressional District announced that June Piscitelli, a longtime recruiter and mentor of pro-choice,…...

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floridapolitics. com > archives > 802677-bernie-sanders-unveils-plan-to-give-the-public-direct-ownership-of-ai-companies

Bernie Sanders unveils plan to give the public direct ownership of AI companies

11+ hour, 25+ min ago  (980+ words) As artificial intelligence companies reshape the economy and race toward trillion-dollar valuations, U. S. Sen. Bernie Sandersis proposing a sweeping transfer of wealth and power from the industry to the American public. Sanders estimates that the tax would create a nearly $7 trillion…...

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floridapolitics. com > archives > 802674-all-detainees-from-immigration-facility-alligator-alcatraz-have-been-transferred-dhs-says

All detainees from immigration facility "Alligator Alcatraz" have been transferred, DHS says

12+ hour, 6+ min ago  (674+ words) All detainees at an immigration detention center in an isolated airstrip in the Florida Everglades, known as'Alligator Alcatraz, have been transferred to other facilities, the U. S. Department of Homeland Security said, citing concerns related to the hurricane season. The South Florida…...

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floridapolitics. com > archives > 802646-ashley-moody-rick-scott-guide-nearly-1b-to-florida-military-installations

Ashley Moody, Rick Scott guide nearly $1 B to Florida military installations

12+ hour, 10+ min ago  (517+ words) U. S. Sens. Ashley Moody'and Rick Scott have landed nearly $1 billion in federal funding that will be distributed to several military installations in Florida. They both announced that the funding will be provided through the Senate National Defense Authorization Act approved this…...

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floridapolitics. com > archives > 802645-hillsborough-warned-property-tax-reform-could-blow-343m-hole-in-county-funds

Hillsborough warned property tax reform could blow $343 M hole in county funds

12+ hour, 25+ min ago  (561+ words) Hillsborough County officials are warning that Florida's latest push for property tax relief could leave local leaders choosing between cutting services, raising other revenues or finding new ways to pay for public safety." Hillsborough County could face a $213 million hit…...

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floridapolitics. com > archives > 802648-democratic-rivals-lucia-baez-geller-ashley-litwin-diego-outraise-gop-incumbent-in-hd-106

Democratic rivals Lucia B'ez-Geller, Ashley Litwin Diego outraise GOP incumbent in HD 106

12+ hour, 40+ min ago  (767+ words) Two Democrats competing to face Republican Rep. Fabi'n Basabe in this year's General Election have been outpacing him in fundraising, with both tapping grassroots donors while he accepts real estate and political dollars. Former Miami-Dade County School Board member Lucia…...

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floridapolitics. com > archives > 802643-doug-wheeler-one-label-one-standard

Doug Wheeler: One label, one standard

12+ hour, 48+ min ago  (347+ words) Americans have a right to know what is in the food they buy. They also deserve a system that is clear, consistent and affordable. Affordability remains top of mind for families across the country, and businesses are not eager to…...

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floridapolitics. com > archives > 802598-ballot-finalized-for-alachua-county-commission-and-school-board-races

Ballot finalized for Alachua County Commission and School Board races

12+ hour, 55+ min ago  (736+ words) Florida's candidate qualifying deadline has passed and the ballot for several local Alachua County elections is set. Home to Gainesville and the University of Florida, Alachua is one of just five counties in Florida that Democrat Charlie Crist carried in…...

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floridapolitics. com > archives > 802635-why-are-we-even-talking-evan-power-says-no-national-media-wanted-to-cover-a-governor-debate

'Why are we even talking?': Evan Power says no national media wanted to cover a Governor debate

13+ hour, 15+ min ago  (923+ words) Republican Party of Florida Chair Evan Power said there's no time left to organize a gubernatorial debate this month. Perhaps most importantly, no national TV outlets would carry it. The state party angered multiple campaigns when it canceled a planned…...