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Danny McAuliffeApril 23, 2018

Consider this a highlight reel of the weekend’s #FlaPol Twitter. Kicking off our review is former Gov. Jeb Bush‘s eulogy of his late mother, former First Lady Barbara Bush, who passed away last week. Jeb Bush’s words resonated across party lines, as shown through universal support online. If you haven’t already, check it out: The Bush […]

Danny McAuliffeApril 22, 2018

The Taylor County Commission vacancy has been filled. Gov. Rick Scott on Friday appointed Steve Spradley to fill the empty District 3 seat created by the passing of Frank Russell, who died in February. Spradley, 62, of Perry, previously served as the county’s Emergency Management Director. At that post, Spradley worked closely with commissioners. According […]

Danny McAuliffeApril 19, 2018

Gaming session or not, Florida teachers want legislators to reconvene to iron out school funding concerns. On Thursday the Florida Education Association renewed its push for the Legislature to reconsider funding stipulations in the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act, which was rushed through the lawmaking process in the wake of the Parkland […]

Danny McAuliffeApril 19, 2018

This… is… Politics! Anticipated gubernatorial candidate and Republican state House Speaker Richard Corcoran works quickly. The Speaker released a digital video Thursday afternoon creatively slamming the most cringe-worthy blooper of Wednesday’s Democratic gubernatorial debate, which saw each candidate fumble — some more than others — over how much the state spends annually on K-12 education: $21.1 billion […]

Danny McAuliffeApril 19, 2018

Scott Atwell, who’s led the Florida State University Alumni Association since 2008, announced Thursday he’ll step down to pursue a new opportunity. A valued asset of FSU’s alumni program, Atwell is ending his tenure to lead alumni relations for Grenzebach Glier and Associates where he’ll also serve as senior vice president. Grenzebach Glier and Associates is […]

Danny McAuliffeApril 17, 2018

He’s no Donald Trump, but Governor Rick Scott is beginning to peek out of his Twitter shell. Three consecutive tweets fired off from the Governor’s state account Tuesday (he has a campaign one, too) mark a break from Scott’s online persona of unflinching positivity. His digital activity is usually reserved for highlighting progress or appearances across […]

Danny McAuliffeApril 16, 2018

The ‘revolving door’ of elected officials and lobbyists could soon get jammed. A proposed constitutional amendment that would mandate a six-year lobbying ban on all elected officeholders, agency heads and judges cleared the Florida Constitution Revision Commission in a 30-4 vote on Monday. If approved by 60 percent of voters in November, public officers will […]

Danny McAuliffeApril 16, 2018

On the tails of unprecedented youth activism in the wake of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting, eight young Floridians are suing Gov. Rick Scott and Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam for not taking steps to address climate change. According to those who brought forth legal action, however, the suit would’ve been filed regardless of […]

Danny McAuliffeApril 16, 2018

Twitter’s tagline says it all: “It’s what’s happening.” In Florida, the sharpest pols know the Twittersphere is a great tool to get the message out. And over the weekend, it’s easy to overlook some of their activity. But don’t worry, Florida Politics has you covered. Big news came Friday night when President Donald Trump announced […]

Danny McAuliffeApril 14, 2018

Amid increasing tensions with Russia, Sen. Bill Nelson offered modest assurance that the U.S. has a military edge in air, water and on land — but on the cyber front, Russia has the advantage. “Vladimir Putin can beat us in cyber,” Nelson said frankly of Russia’s President. Citing the Russian breaches into the American elections process, […]

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#FlaPol in Review: A weekend roundup

Rick Scott appoints new Taylor County Commissioner

Teachers ask Legislature to revisit school funding amid special session talks

Richard Corcoran hosts ‘Democrat Jeopardy!’

President of FSU Alumni Association to step down

Shots fired: Rick Scott teases governors on tax ratings

Voters will decide on lobbying reform this fall

Following Parkland, kid-backed climate lawsuit carries weight

#FlaPol in Review: A weekend roundup

Bill Nelson: If Russia has an edge, it’s cyber

Florida politics had 11 questions before federal qualifying week. Here are the answers.