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Florida Senate
Florida Senate President points to possible expansion of “Don’t Say Gay” education law
The Florida Senate President signaled support for a potential expansion of Florida’s “Parental Rights in Education” law.
Five Florida Senate races to watch, including one in Tampa Bay
Republicans have controlled the Florida Senate since the 1990s but Democrats hope to pick up a couple of seats in 2022.
MidPoint: Sen. Jeff Brandes On Florida Politics & Policies
Libertarian Sen. Jeff Brandes, the most interesting Republican in Florida politics, is leaving the Florida Senate due to term limits. He joined us to discuss his passion for policy over politics, and his post-office plans...
Florida Senate has approved sweeping changes in an elections bill, SB 524
Friday night, the Florida Senate approved a major election bill, on a 23-15 vote. This week the bill is expected to be approved by the House.
Senate Democrats oust leader with 3 days left to Session
Florida Senate Democrats Wednesday voted to remove their leader in a stunning move with just three days left to the legislative session. Senate Democrats unanimously took a vote of no confidence in Senate Minority Leader...
Dana Young’s no-show at debate a source of frustration
Tampa-area Democrats and two independent candidates for a State Senate seat continue to criticize the Republican in the race for being a no-show; Republican state Representative Dana Young skipped a Tiger Bay Club of Tampa...
Florida Senate District 19 Democrats face off
The Republican National Convention began Monday; on MidPoint we continue our look at this year’s election with audio from candidates running for a Florida Senate seat that covers parts of four counties. Four Democrats are running...
Fracking bill stalled in Florida Senate committee
A bill to study and regulate fracking in Florida is stalled and may be dead; the Senate Appropriations Committee voted down (10-9) the fracking bill Thursday after overwhelming public opposition. But the committee also moved to...
This week the Florida Senate approved a rule change that would remove the confederate battle flag from the chamber’s seal; but that effort to get rid of the controversial symbol embraced by racists like the...
Florida This Week looks at congressional maps mess; Bush v. Trump on immigration
By Rob Lorei Today we listen back on the latest Florida this week from local PBS station WEDU, a political discussion show moderated by Radioactivity host Rob Lorei. This week’s panelist ( 70th district rep. Darryl...
WEDU’s Florida this Week, and local meteorologist discusses record heavy rainfall
Today we listen back on the latest Florida This Week, a political discussion show on WEDU that airs Friday nights at 8:30. Moderator Rob Lorei and the panel (St. Pete Mayor Rick Kriseman, the Tampa bay Times’ Steve...
Florida this Week looks at senate bill on healthcare, Scott's economic summit, and land-buying for conservation
