Archive - Tropic Press: J.C. Bruce

After the election, who will our representatives actually represent--us or the lobbyists?

News and informed commentary from a Florida point of view

1 hr ago • J.C. Bruce

Florida lawmakers banked $14 million the day before session began

Florida in Five: Five stories to read from the past week in Florida politics.

Published on Seeking Rents • 9 hrs ago

Would you trust the Florida Legislature to pick the next U.S. Senator for you?

News and informed commentary from a Florida perspective

Apr 12 • J.C. Bruce

ASK THE BIRD: If you're not allowed to vote, do you still have to pay taxes?

Miss Mingo has the answers you need to navigate the news, the universe, and everything

Apr 11

Private Bone Spurs wants to beef up the draft--just in case he needs a bigger army in Iran

Informed commentary on the news

Apr 10 • J.C. Bruce

Florida's Legislature is usually a nightmare, but it turns out they did at least one thing right

True, they failed to name the flamingo the state bird, but they passed legislation that could help preserve Florida's varied coastal areas

Apr 9 • J.C. Bruce

DeSantis changes story on redrawing congressional districts -- a.k.a. gerrymandering

A special report from Florida Phoenix

Apr 8

DeSantis signs his pet anti-terrorism bill; should Donald Trump be worried?

News and informed commentary for Americans from a Florida perspective

Apr 7 • J.C. Bruce

Very best and very worst of America on display today, at the capital and beyond the moon

Warning to readers: The column includes the actual words of the president of the United States. Meaning there will be vulgarity and unhinged craziness…

Apr 6 • J.C. Bruce

To get out the vote, we need to get out the candidates--and we're making headway

News and commentary from the sultry tropics

Apr 5 • J.C. Bruce

ASK THE BIRD: Guns for felons? Is this just a tease to get on Trump's good side?

Miss Mingo has the answers you need to navigate the news, the universe, and everything

Apr 4

Florida's AG hates rainbow crosswalks, but he digs giving guns to felons

News and commentary from a Florida vantage point

Apr 3 • J.C. Bruce

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