Opening the books on '26 fundraising

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

74% : Mar-a-Lago, with Trump expected as the keynote speaker. TOMORROW --
60% : The measure was introduced to the committee Thursday by state Sen. Colleen Burton (R-Lakeland), who dismissed claims that similar laws in other states led to a flood of frivolous lawsuits.
58% : Grocery and pharmacy chain Publix, Medicaid managed care giant Centene and Dosal Tobacco Corporation each contributed $50,000.
58% : " WRONGFUL DEATH BILL ADVANCES -- "A bill that would allow parents to file wrongful death lawsuits involving fetuses was approved by its second committee Thursday, despite concerns from doctors and both abortion rights and anti-abortion groups," reports POLITICO's Arek Sarkissian.
50% : " MIAMI-DADE STRAPPED FOR FUNDS -- "Activists are urging Miami-Dade to liquidate its investments in Israeli bonds -- a move they argue makes economic and moral sense as the county faces a budget shortfall," by Axios Miami's Sommer Brugal. -- "USF, UF campus police to partner with ICE on immigration enforcement," by Divya Kumar of the Tampa Bay Times. -- "Broward Schools expects to lose 8,000 more students and $79 million next school year," by Amanda Rosa of the Miami Herald. -- "What's contaminating Tampa Bay's fish?
47% : The measure was amended to include stronger protections against new amenities following controversial proposals last August to build golf courses, pickleball courts and lodges in some parks. -- Bruce Ritchie YET ANOTHER GOP POLICY BATTLE -- "With DeSantis and the Republican-controlled Legislature already bitterly divided over state spending and taxes, a new flashpoint is emerging:
22% : -- "Florida brings charges against a man jailed on federal counts of trying to assassinate Trump," reports Stephany Matat of The Associated Press.

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