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Volusia & Osceola County Voters Go To The Polls On Transportation Taxes
Voters in two Osceola and Volusia counties are being asked whether to approve a tax to help pay for roads and other infrastructure. Voters go to the polls in Osceola County today, while ballots in Volusia County’s vote-by-mail election must be received by 7pm.
5/17/19: Florida Election Hacking; Movement To Restrict Abortions
This week we learned not one but two Florida counties had their voting databases hacked, but we didn’t learn which two. Also, Alabama approved the nation’s most restrictive abortion law. What could it mean for abortion restriction efforts in Florida?
WATCH LIVE: Trump’s New Immigration Plan Doesn’t Address Undocumented Immigrants
President Trump is unveiling an immigration plan that would vastly change who’s allowed into the United States. The administration’s proposal focuses on reducing family-based immigration to the U.S. in favor of employment skill-based immigration. Watch his remarks from the White House Rose Garden live.
FBI To Brief Florida Congressional Delegation On Election Hacking
The Mueller report confirmed at least one Florida elections office was compromised by Russia during the 2016 vote. This Thursday the FBI will hold a classified briefing with members of the Florida congressional delegation to discuss the hacking.
5/10/19: President Trump’s Visit To The Panhandle; Securing Florida’s Elections
This week, we discussed President Trump’s visit to the Panhandle and we took a closer look at the security of voters’ ballots as well as other election-related issues in the Sunshine State.
5/3/19: School Vouchers; Implementation Of Amendment Four
We took a closer look at the final moves of the Florida Legislature – particularly those surrounding school vouchers and the implementation of Amendment Four.
WATCH LIVE: Attorney General William Barr testifying before the House Judiciary Committee
Attorney General William Barr is testifying before the House Judiciary Committee to answer questions about special counsel Robert Mueller’s report on Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. election. Watch the proceedings in the Democratic-led committee live.
Watch Live: Attorney General Testifies About Mueller Report In First Of 2 Hearings
William Barr is defending his handling of the special counsel report on election interference in testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee. He says he kept the promises he made to lawmakers.
New Florida Task Force To Study Blue-Green Algae Solutions
Florida’s governor has created a new task force to help clean up the state’s lakes and rivers.
4/26/19: The Debate Over The Role Guns Should Play In School Security
State lawmakers are poised to expand a school security program allowing teachers to carry guns in the classroom. However, some school districts are lobbying against it.
