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Rick Scott ‘climate change’ gag order claims first victim, enviro group says

Published on March 18, 2015 in Statewide/Top Headlines by Peter Schorsch

Gov. Rick Scott’s prohibition on the term “climate change” has now claimed its first casualty, says an environmental responsibility group. On March 9, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) suspended a state employee for speaking about climate change at an official meeting, which made its way into the record of the meeting, according to a complaint filed today by Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER). Barton Bibler, a long-time DEP employee, received a letter of reprimand ordering him to…

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Andrew Korge files for 2020 state Senate run; South Florida dominos set to fall

Published on March 18, 2015 in Statewide/Top Headlines by Ryan Ray

The rumors have flown about Senate District 35 for almost a year now — will former Senate President Gwen Margolis call it quits before she terms out? Does she have a deal with Andrew Korge? Is Rep. David Richardson trying to push the Dean of the Senate out of her seat by brandishing his plans to run for her seat around Miami? Today’s news might not answer all of that, but we do know this: “I’m running because I’m sick of Miami issues getting ignored in…

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Alternative Pier survey sent to 10,000 voters today

Published on March 18, 2015 in The Bay and the 'Burg/Top Headlines by Janelle Irwin

St. Pete Polls sent out its own Pier survey today to 10,000 registered voters. The survey was emailed with a link voters could click to complete the survey. The survey asks voters if they approve, disapprove or are unsure of each of the seven designs on the table to replace or renovate the city’s current, aged inverted pyramid. On each page voters are presented with 4 photos of each design and a short video presentation showcasing features. After going through…

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New health option? Bill allows employers to enter direct primary care contracts

Published on March 18, 2015 in Top Headlines by Christine Jordan Sexton

Employers can sign prepaid contracts with primary care providers on behalf of their employees and it not be considered an insurance policy under an amended bill approved by a House subcommittee on Wednesday. The bill, HB 7047, was amended, with little to no debate and advanced by the House Insurance and Banking Subcommittee by a unanimous vote. It is being championed by the National Federation of Independent Business Florida as an alternative to Medicaid expansion. It also has the support…

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Florida House member tells story of using her gun to prevent rape

Published on March 18, 2015 in Top Headlines by Associated Press

State Rep. Michelle Rehwinkel Vasilinda says she favors allowing guns on Florida university campuses because she once used her gun as a student to prevent being raped. The Democrat from Tallahassee told her story Wednesday in a state House committee as it approved a contentious bill allowing concealed weapons permit holders to carry guns on Florida public university campuses. Vasilinda attended three Florida campuses as an undergraduate and law student and wouldn’t say whether the incident occurred while she was…

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Today on Context Florida: End of Crist, Death Mermaid, Sunshine Week and censorship

Published on March 18, 2015 in Apolitical/Top Headlines by Phil Ammann

Today on Context Florida: The era of Charlie Crist has come to an end, says Peter Schorsch. Crist, the man who has been on a statewide general ballot six times since 1998 took to Facebook to say “no mas.” And while he may one day again run for office, his time at the center of Florida politics is officially over. When the Death Mermaid shows up, Diane Roberts warns to pay attention. Last week the Mermaid materialized at the South Florida…

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Jeff Brandes’ concealed carry gun bill moves through Senate

Published on March 18, 2015 in Top Headlines by Janelle Irwin

A controversial gun bill filed by St. Petersburg state Sen. Jeff Brandes has advanced in the Senate. Senate Bill 290 would allow people who don’t have concealed carry permits in Florida to carry firearms on their person during a mandatory evacuation. A similar bill died in the Senate last year. Brandes made some changes to his current bill in response to concerns, including those from sheriffs and police chiefs, that the bill didn’t specify where or for how long people could carry…

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Top Headlines - page 2793

Rick Scott ‘climate change’ gag order claims first victim, enviro group says

Andrew Korge files for 2020 state Senate run; South Florida dominos set to fall

Alternative Pier survey sent to 10,000 voters today

New health option? Bill allows employers to enter direct primary care contracts

Florida House member tells story of using her gun to prevent rape

Today on Context Florida: End of Crist, Death Mermaid, Sunshine Week and censorship

Jeff Brandes’ concealed carry gun bill moves through Senate

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