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Chris Smith to appear with Debbie Wasserman Schultz to address state gun measures

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U.S. Rep.Ā Debbie Wasserman SchultzĀ will speak to reporters and the public about a pair of controversial gun bills circulating in the Legislature at her old state Capitol stamping grounds Thursday. Broward Sen. Chris SmithĀ will join the Democratic National Committee chairwoman in Tallahassee to oppose legislative proposals to allow Floridians to openly carry firearms and to strike the state prohibition against guns on college campuses. Public visits to the statehouse have been rare in recent years for Wasserman Schultz, who served in…

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Bill changing single word of public records rules could have ā€œdisastrousā€ effect on Sunshine Laws

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Florida Sunshine Laws, which dictate transparency in government, could be significantly threatened ā€” all with the change of a single word. As reported by Noah Pransky of WTSP, a new bill by Sarasota Republican State Rep. Greg Steube is generating concern among open government advocates, who see it as ā€œlegislators trying to further erode citizensā€™ only avenueā€ of accessing public records. The proposals (HB 1021 and SB 1220), would give judges the discretion to award attorneyā€™s fees in public records…

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Mitch Perry Report for 11.20.15 ā€” Buckhorn stormwater tax plan gets killed. Now what?

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The Tampa City Council rejected a proposal from Mayor Bob Buckhorn‘s administration that would have made a serious dent in alleviating the city’s epic problems with stormwater runoff yesterday. The plan wasn’t cheap ā€” $251 million, and it certainly left open a lot of questions about how fair it was for everyone to pay the same in the city. It wasn’t an easy vote by any means, but I’d feel a lot better about the leadership of this city if…

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Guns on campus among 4 gun bills set for full chamber votes

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A contentious proposal to let concealed weapons permit holders bring guns on state university and college campuses was among four firearm bills that made their final committee stops Thursday and will now be before their respective legislative chambers. Two other bills will ban backyard gun ranges in densely populated areas and another will remove aggravated assault from the list of gun-related crimes subject to mandatory minimum sentences under the state’s 10-20-Life law. Easily the most fought over proposal is the…

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“Campus carry” bill approved by House higher ed panel

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A bill to allow guns on Florida’s college campuses passed a House panel on higher education Wednesday morning, amid a heated debate on the role of firearms in public spaces. The bill passed easily through the HouseĀ Higher Education & Workforce Subcommittee, though former police officer and Democratic Rep.Ā Dave KernerĀ spoke against the bill and joined impassioned testifiers in declaring the proposal could pose a threat to public safety. The bill ā€“ HB 4001, sponsored by Sarasota Republican Rep. Greg Steube and…

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Latest on the legislative staffing merry-go-round

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With a tip of the hat toĀ Legislative IQ powered by LobbyTools, here are the latest movements ā€“ both on and off ā€“ of the legislative merry-go-round. Off: Chris CantensĀ is no longer the legislative assistant forĀ Miami Lakes Republican state Rep. Jose Oliva. On: Sheree VannĀ is now the district secretary forĀ Lake City Republican state Rep. Elizabeth Porter. Off: Michael GerenĀ is no longer the district secretary forĀ Tallahassee Democratic state Rep. Michelle Rehwinkel Vasilinda. On: David ZaretĀ is now the legislative assistant forĀ Miami Beach Democratic…

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Greg Steube files bill to allow guns into legislative meetings

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State Rep. Greg SteubeĀ called a columnist’s bluff on Tuesday, filing a bill to allow guns into public hearings at the Florida Capitol. Scott MaxwellĀ of theĀ Orlando SentinelĀ wrote last week that Florida lawmakers were “gun-shy cowards” for proposing to allow guns on college campuses, but not inside the Legislature. “Republican House members have advanced two gun bills: one allowing Floridians to openly carry weapons and one allowing guns on college campuses.Ā They have done so in the name of gun freedom,” wrote Maxwell.…

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