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State Politics
The Scoop: Tues. July 2nd, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Florida Democrats unhappy about new immunity for presidents. And the Florida panel meets again for abortion ballot July 8.
Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed a measure aimed at regulating vacation rentals, saying it would create “bureaucratic red tape” for local officials.
The Scoop: Thurs. June 27th, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
DeSantis appoints Christine Miller to Hillsborough Commission Ron DeSantis appointed Christine Miller to the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners to replace Michael Owen who recently resigned to run for State House. Suzy Lopez expands...
Sustainability in Education with Eric Fiske, Ph. D
Dr. Eric Fiske Ph. D joins Tanja and Anni to discuss sustainability in education on today's Sustainable Living Show.
Jarvis Karim El-Amin stops in to announce an epic candidate forum, voter education and registration rally coming to the Tampa Bay Community. Expect sights of D.L. Hughley and civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump. The Q...
Backroom Briefing: Florida Democrats get an early start for the 2026 elections
Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried said this week she’s already working to recruit candidates to run in 2026
Nicole Payne, Hillsborough District 4 Candidate
Nicole Payne, Hillsborough Black Chamber of Commerce President, talks the historic nature of election participation and quality-of-life issues in Florida and the county. News updates and analysis. Listen in archives.
Florida Democrats lock up 11 legislative seats
Eleven Democratic candidates, mostly incumbents, won Florida legislative races as they did not draw opponents before a qualifying deadline.
The Scoop: Thurs. June 13th, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
A book about banning books is banned. St . Pete discusses the proposed new Rays stadium. Meanwhile, DeSantis wants to defeat two Nov. ballots.
A trial over the constitutionality of Florida’s Senate districts is set for 2025
A lawsuit, filed in April, alleges that Senate District 16 and Senate District 18 in the Tampa Bay area were racially gerrymandered in 2022.
A rehearing is rejected in Florida’s congressional redistricting
A federal court rejected a request by voting rights groups to reconsider a ruling that upheld the constitutionality of Florida's congressional redistricting.
Alan Grayson eyes a state senate seat
Former Democratic U.S. Rep. Alan Grayson has filed paperwork to run for a state Senate seat after dropping a bid for the U.S. Senate,
