Micky Steinberg exceeds $500K raised for Miami-Dade Commission campaign
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She’s running to succeed one of five term-limited Miami-Dade commissioners leaving office in November. Former Miami Beach Commissioner Micky Steinberg continued stacking cash last month, with nearly $22,000 raised as the lone […]
Jen McDonald to run for newly drawn House District 65
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The seat will resemble current House District 60 represented by Tampa Republican Jackie Toledo. Tampa Bay local business owner Jen McDonald launched her campaign Tuesday for the newly drawn state House District […]
First in for new HD 39 contest: Democrat Tiffany Hughes
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The proposed new district is built around the city of Apopka. Orange County NAACP President Tiffany Hughes, a Democrat, is the first candidate to file for what is expected to be […]
The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 3.1.22
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Here’s the day that was — and will be — in Florida politics. Two candidates are launching campaigns Tuesday for what are expected to be competitive seats in the state […]
The only way to stop abortion bans like Florida’s is at the ballot box | Column
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Floridians want and deserve reproductive freedom. We must accept nothing less. As a single mom, a registered nurse and a community activist, I spent 24 years as the CEO of […]
Pat Gerard nabs endorsement from Charlie Crist in Pinellas Commission re-election bid
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Before being elected for the commission, Gerard served as the first female Mayor of Largo for eight years. U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist has announced his endorsement of Pinellas County Commissioner Pat Gerard, who […]
Birdsong plans to run against Hagan again for Hillsborough Commission
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The Democrat from Carrollwood did better than expected the last time she challenged Hagan. Angela Birdsong, a Democrat who ran more strongly than expected against a well-financed incumbent in 2018, […]
Pat Gerard nabs endorsement from Ruth’s List Florida
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Before being elected for the commission, Gerard served as the first female Mayor of Largo for eight years. Ruth’s List Florida is backing Pinellas County Commissioner Pat Gerard as she seeks reelection […]
Miami Residents Protest Sen. Ileana Garcia’s Support of Abortion Ban Bill
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NBC 6’s Nicole Lauren has the latest on an abortion rights protest in Coral Gables amid Senator Ileana Garcia’s recent comments on the issue. Watch video here.
I worked in reproductive healthcare, and ‘abortion’ is not a dirty word | Opinion
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A dear friend called me out of the blue a few years ago. As a born and bred millennial, I know that a phone call without advance warning means something […]