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Florida Politics
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Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 6.12.26 — Burnin’ today: Leadership Blue, Trump, Campenni, Renner, Donalds & World Cup #FlaPol flapol.com/4e9JPuY

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 6.12.26

Wake up to the news shaping Florida

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.@ByronDonalds' 'Read to Succeed' plan would boost childhood literacy by giving teachers, districts incentive to lift Florida from the bottom of the pack. Reporting by @AGGancarski #FlaPol flapol.com/4uDPwYh

'Read to succeed': Byron Donalds rolls out plan to boost childhood literacy

'When children learn to read by third grade, you've opened every door ahead of them.'

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Showdown before the Showdown: @RonDeSantis keeps pressure on @EvanPower @FloridaGOP to 'let the candidates mix it up' Reporting by @AGGancarski #FlaPol flapol.com/3SG4mjG

'Let the candidates mix it up.': Ron DeSantis keeps pressure on Evan Power for GOP gubernatorial...

'These ridiculous criteria are being used to renege on that promise and to engineer a preferred outcome.'

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James Uthmeier backs @ScottSingerUSA in crowded CD 25 Republican primary Reporting by @PeterSchorschFL #FlaPol flapol.com/4vfZccW

James Uthmeier backs Scott Singer in crowded CD 25 Republican primary

The Attorney General's nod hands Singer a statewide ally as he competes with a field of GOP rivals.

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.@ByronDonalds bill would impose audits on state and local governments as condition for federal funding Reporting by @AGGancarski #FlaPol flapol.com/4os5wuZ

Byron Donalds bill would impose audits on state and local governments as condition for federal...

He wants fiscal accountability.

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If homestead exemption hike fails with voters, @ByronDonalds vows to 'bring it back' Reporting by @AGGancarski #FlaPol flapol.com/4elqMy5

If homestead exemption hike fails with voters, Byron Donalds vows to 'bring it back'

Donalds' backup plan involves a group in state government that last met in 2007.

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Another wild week in the Capital! 🏛️ Who had a win? 💪 Who took a hit? 👎 Get the scoop ⬆️⬇️ in #CapitolDirections. Full list @ #FlaPol wp.me/pcPG06-3mz8
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'When children learn to read by third grade, you've opened every door ahead of them.' Byron Donalds' 'Read to Succeed' plan would boost childhood literacy by giving teachers, districts incentive to lift Florida from the bottom of the pack. Reporting by ...
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State economists say homestead exemption increase could cost local governments nearly $12 billion a year Reporting by @AGGancarski #FlaPol flapol.com/4eCAJbH

State economists say homestead exemption increase could cost local governments nearly $12 billion a...

Commuter counties and urban areas would face disproportionate challenges.

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.@SenRickScott wants federal probe into California elections after @SpencerPratt's pratfall Reporting by @AGGancarski #FlaPol flapol.com/44cWpVH

Rick Scott wants federal probe into California elections after Spencer Pratt's pratfall

Is democracy tarnished in the Golden State?

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Lee Steinhauer drops out of HD 45 race, endorses @ErinBethHuntley Reporting by @PeterSchorschFL #FlaPol flapol.com/3RXuhmW

Lee Steinhauer drops out of HD 45 race, endorses Erin Huntley

Steinhauer cites family, backs Huntley as he exits the GOP Primary.

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Governor directs Capitol and Brevard County flags lowered for Bill Posey Reporting by @FLPhoenixNews #FlaPol flapol.com/3QeWgxW

Governor directs Capitol and Brevard County flags lowered for Bill Posey

The Republican devoted much of his life to public service and served with Ron DeSantis in Congress.

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'What have we become? Are we becoming @FLADEMS?" Echoing @RonDeSantis, @Paul_Renner rips @FloridaGOP for thwarting gubernatorial debates Reporting by @AGGancarski #FlaPol flapol.com/3Sk36mf

'What have we become?': Paul Renner rips Florida GOP for thwarting gubernatorial debates

'Are we becoming the Democrat Party?'

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From focus groups to prompts. @FloridaGOP says its AI-generated attack ads took about two days to produce. Cheap, fast and very Florida. @PeterSchorschFL has the look inside. #FloridAI substack.com/home/post/p-199…
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'The People's Lawyer': @JoseJavierJJR earns Democratic AG nomination by qualifying, will face @JamesUthmeierFL in November Reporting by @AGGancarski #FlaPol flapol.com/4eETU4x

'The People's Lawyer': José Javier Rodríguez earns Democratic AG nomination by qualifying

Expect messaging on crime, costs, and corruption

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Can America have its own World Cup fairy tale like Germany in 2006? Analysis via @Renzhovah flapol.com/3QkqgrZ

Can America have its own World Cup fairy tale like Germany in 2006?

A continent that imagines America as an enemy is about to visit.

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The future looks bright-ish for Florida. Takeaways from Tallahassee — Turbulence ahead? Reporting by @DrewWilsonFL, @DrewDixon30, @liamfineout and @PeterSchorschFL flapol.com/49WJwm6 #FlaPol

Takeaways from Tallahassee — Turbulence ahead?

Florida’s economy grows, but warning lights keep flashing ahead.

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Another week in The Process 🏛️ — winners 💪 and losers 👎 emerge in the Capital City. Who's up ☝️ or down 👇? There's only one place to find out — #CapitolDirections. The ultimate list is @ #FlaPol wp.me/pcPG06-3mz8
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Four Black candidates - @CongresswomanSC, @HolnessforFL, @unclelukereal1, @iElijahManley - and @DWSTweets round out CD 20 Democratic Primary field Reporting by @JacobOgles flapol.com/4vabjrZ #FlaPol

Four Black candidates and Debbie Wasserman Schultz round out CD 20 Democratic Primary field

Wasserman Schultz has faced intense criticism for running in a district historically represented by Black officeholders.

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Paula Stark fails to qualify for HD 47, giving Democrats an early win Reporting by @GabrielleRusson #FlaPol flapol.com/4vGD6jj

Paula Stark fails to qualify for HD 47, giving Democrats an early win

Paula Stark had problems with her campaign finance reports for years.

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Orange County races set after qualifying ends, and there are some familiar faces Reporting by @GabrielleRusson #FlaPol flapol.com/4uw3cEM

Orange County races set after qualifying ends, and there are some familiar faces

Remember Stephanie Murphy?

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