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State Politics
State Sen. Darryl Rouson wants ‘guardrails’ if voters legalize weed
State Sen. Darryl Rouson, the longest-serving Democrat in the Florida Legislature, supported legalizing medical marijuana but “I’m not there yet when it comes to full legalization of marijuana.” Rouson, who appeared Tuesday (4/9) on WMNF...
The political committee for incoming Florida Senate President Ben Albritton collects $195,000
A political committee led by Wauchula Republican Ben Albritton raised $195,000 during the first three months of 2024.
Disney on Friday asked for a 60-day extension in submitting an opening brief to “facilitate” negotiations.
State Rep. Fentrice Driskell’s political committee raises $132,000 in first quarter
The Fentrice for Florida committee sent $125,000 to the Florida House Democratic Campaign Committee.
Disney seeks a delay in its federal appeal
Disney asked a court for a delay in a legal battle against Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District.
The Florida HD 75 seat is open because House Majority Leader Michael Grant, R-Port Charlotte, faces term limits.
Florida targets challenges to its financial disclosure law
Florida wants judges to toss out challenges to the law that requires elected municipal officials to disclose detailed financial information.
Florida food delivery regulation bill signed
Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill that gives Florida regulatory control over food-delivery platforms.
The Scoop: Wed. April 3rd, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Hillsborough will vote on tax for schools The Hillsborough County School Board approved a tax increase vote aimed at strengthening education funding. Urchin parasite Researchers at the University of South Florida have discovered that a...
Easter Sunday Blues, Billions Held From Black Colleges
Outrage at the theft of funds States have held back $13 billion from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) over the last three decades. Sunday Forum host, Walter L. Smith II, is joined by Producer...
Sen. Jeff Brandes Has Some Thoughts
Rogue Republican former FL Sen. Jeff Brandes, founder of The Florida Policy Project, joined us on MidPoint for a wide-ranging discussion on the recent FL legislative session, laws passed and missed opportunities, along with his...
Donald Trump endorses Joe Gruters for Florida Chief Financial Officer in 2026
President Donald Trump is already putting his thumb on the scale in the campaign to succeed Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis.
