Is America Contagious?
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Outcry as Trump Plots the Plunder of US Forests: “You Can Almost Hear the Chainsaws”
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51 Sheriffs back James Uthmeier for Attorney General
‘Florida’s crime rate is at an all-time low and under the direction of AG Uthmeier the protection of our citizens will be the top priority.’ Attorney General James Uthmeier is…
Personnel note: Arrow Group adds veteran education lobbyist Kim McDougal
Arrow Group is welcoming education policy expert Kim McDougal aboard as a Senior Adviser. McDougal, who holds a Ph.D. in education from Florida State University, is known as one of…
Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 10.7.25
Good Tuesday morning. Florida TaxWatch will open the second day of its 46th Annual Meeting with a lineup that includes two sitting state Cabinet officials and a broad range of…
Democrats call for primary in House District 70
The Democratic Party of Arkansas executive committee voted unanimously to hold a primary election for the House District 70 special election. The seat has been vacated by Rep. Carlton Wing,…
Jay Collins slams ‘paparazzi-chasing’ politicians amid speculation he could enter Governor’s race
Lt. Gov. Jay Collins suggested many politicians seeking higher office might be chasing attention instead of responsibility. Florida, he told a Florida TaxWatch gathering in Orlando, deserved more than that.…
SCOTUS Wades Back Into the War on Trans Kids—And Considers Greenlighting Conversion Therapy
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Lawsuit seeks to expedite special election for Senate District 26
Franklin County resident Colt Shelby has filed a lawsuit in Pulaski County Circuit Court with the hope of forcing a special election in December for the Senate District 26 seat…
Poll: 2 in 3 Miami-Dade voters oppose using public dollars to host World Cup matches
Miami-Dade residents and businesses are stoked about hosting World Cup matches next year and the expected $1.5 billion impact doing so will bring. They’re not so keen on using taxpayer…