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Phil AmmannFebruary 21, 2015

John Morgan is drawing a line in the sand. Or in the pot smoke, as you will. In a new email, Morgan, taking another stab at medical marijuana legalization in 2016 – or sooner if the Florida legislature plays along – starts in a way that can only be described as blunt. “We don’t negotiate […]

Phil AmmannFebruary 20, 2015

On Friday, Gov. Rick Scott gave reporters a “wish list” of what he hopes for in the next president, but stopped short of supporting either prospective candidate from Florida: Jeb Bush or Marco Rubio. Instead, the governor focused on the Sunshine State’s economic recovery at POLITICO’s Fifth Annual State Solutions Conference held in Washington D.C. this […]

Phil AmmannFebruary 20, 2015

On Friday, Gov. Rick Scott gave reporters a “wish list” of what he hopes for in the next president, but stopped short of supporting either prospective candidate from Florida: Jeb Bush or Marco Rubio. Instead, the governor focused on the Sunshine State’s economic recovery at POLITICO’s Fifth Annual State Solutions Conference held in Washington D.C. this […]

Phil AmmannFebruary 20, 2015

Noted Republican political protagonist Tim Miller has joined Jeb Bush‘s Right to Rise political committee as a senior adviser. Miller is executive director of America Rising, a super PAC that The Wall Street Journal’s Beth Reinhard called the foremost GOP attack machine in recent American politics. Previously, Miller was a spokesman for the Republican National Committee, as […]

Phil AmmannFebruary 20, 2015

Newly elected Republican Party of Florida Chairman Blaise Ingoglia announced Friday the party’s new general counsel and other key positions in the state’s GOP leadership team. Daniel Nordby will be RPOF general counsel, and George Riley becomes director of party affairs and development. Jordan Gibson moves up to digital director, and Richard Coates and Emmett […]

Phil AmmannFebruary 20, 2015

On Thursday, Gov. Rick Scott announced five appointments and four reappointments to a variety of state regulatory boards. Florida Commission on Human Relations Scott started with the announcement of three appointments to the Florida Commission on Human Relations, which seeks to prevent unlawful discrimination and ensure the fair treatment of Florida residents, as well as […]

Phil AmmannFebruary 19, 2015

Sachs Media Group is creating some big buzz with Big Data. Florida’s leading communications firm announced today the launch of Breakthrough Research, a new division specializing in “Big Data” – broad and complex data sets – for public policy opinion research and campaign message testing. Leading the innovative Breakthrough Research group is Karen Cyphers, who […]

Phil AmmannFebruary 19, 2015

Joe Marino, a West Point graduate and leader of the Florida Defense Contractors Association, has taken the role of Chief Operations Officer for Florida is for Veterans, Inc. “Joe Marino brings a wealth of experience in working with Veterans’ issues from the non-profit sector, Florida state government experience and corporate recruiter for Veterans,” said Florida […]

Phil AmmannFebruary 19, 2015

Anfield Consulting, the Tallahassee-based boutique public affairs firm, hired longtime Miami-Dade County administrator Edgar Fernandez on Thursday. Fernandez brings more than 25 years of legislative experience, including 16 years with Miami-Dade County. His most recent role was as senior assistant overseeing policy and governmental affairs for the Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department. Fernandez begins with Anfield […]

Phil AmmannFebruary 19, 2015

Gov. Rick Scott announced on Wednesday three new appointments and four reappointments to a variety of state regulatory boards. Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority Scott began by appointing former state Rep. Doug Holder to the Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority. Holder, 48, of Osprey, served in the Florida House from 2006-2014 and is currently serves as a […]

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Email insights: John Morgan throws down the gauntlet over medical pot

Rick Scott to wait until Florida's 2016 GOP primary to endorse

Rick Scott to wait until Florida’s 2016 GOP primary to endorse

GOP oppo research king Tim Miller Joins Jeb Bush PAC

RPOF Chair Blaise Ingoglia announces new general counsel, operations team

Governor announces wave of 9 board appointments

Karen Cyphers to lead Sachs Media new Breakthrough Research division

Personnel note: Florida is for Veterans names Joe Marino as Chief Operating Officer

Personnel note: Anfield Consulting adds Miami-Dade water expert Edgar Fernandez

Governor announces seven board appointments

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