Yes, Amendment 4 is Valid – Convicted felons are now able to vote
As of Jan. 8, 2019, Florida’s Amendment 4 went into effect, restoring voting rights to potentially 1.2 million to 1.4 million Florida residents with a criminal history....
BACK IN SESSION – Raschein reviews legislative priorities
State Rep. Holly Raschein had quite a busy day on March 5. The first day of session in Tallahassee, she got an early start to her morning...
Council learns about ’50-50’ legislative bill
Although Monroe County Attorney Bob Shillinger was stressing partnership, Marathon City Council members were feeling the distinct lack of it during the recent discussion on a “50-50”...
Marathon City Council votes not to adopt formal city seal
On March 12, Marathon Councilman Dan Zieg, Steve Cook and Luis Gonzalez voted not to adopt an official City of Marathon seal. The discussion arose out of...
Notes from the Hill: Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell gives the Weekly a report on the...
In news from the hill: on March 14, U.S. Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell shared some significant achievements in her first three months representing our district. She is moving...
State legislature working through budget differences
The Florida Senate and House recent passed their respective budgets for the upcoming fiscal year. While overall spending is similar, the chambers are far apart on certain...
Governor makes first official visit to the Keys
On Gov. Ron DeSantis’ first official visit to the Keys on April 16, local officials had the opportunity to share their concerns with him in Marathon —...
New lease on life for Pigeon Key Foundation
The item was hardly finished being read into the record before the Monroe County Board of Commissioners agreed to extend the lease to the Pigeon Key Foundation...
State policy seems to be moving away from ‘home rule’
By Sara Matthis and Jim McCarthy
Home rule is the ability of local governments — think the City of Key West or Monroe County — to tailor laws...
First they came for straws, then plastic bags: state legislation going after local laws
It’s funny, almost. Florida legislators and Key West city officials are using the exact same argument on opposite sides of the issue to prove their point. Key...
