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Peter SchorschJuly 21, 2016

They’ve raised money in California. They’ve raised money in Maine. Now, Florida’s Republican state senators are coming home, hosting a major fundraiser next week in Orlando. The Florida Republican Senatorial Campaign Committee (the FRSCC) will host a fundraising reception July 28 at the Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando. Headlining the event are Senate President-designate Joe […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJuly 8, 2016

There’s less than two months until Floridians start casting votes, and organizations across the state are rolling out endorsements for state and federal candidates. Several organizations — including the Republican Liberty Caucus of Florida, the National Federation of Independent Business, and the Florida Chamber of Commerce — issued endorsements this week. — Florida Parents Against […]

Drew WilsonJune 27, 2016

Construction trade group Associated Builders and Contractors announced Monday it had endorsed a dozen candidates running for office in Miami-Dade County. Republican Sen. Anitere Flores got the nod in Senate District 39 and Reps. Daphne Campbell and Frank Artiles won endorsements from ABC in the SD 38 and SD 40 races. ABC Florida East Coast Chapter President Petery […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJune 24, 2016

It’s official: Debbie Mucarsel-Powell is running in Senate District 39. Mucarsel-Powell filed to run for the seat on Thursday, one day before the end of qualifying. State records show she qualified for the race by Friday’s noon deadline. She will face Republican Anitere Flores in November. “I’m running for the Florida Senate to fight for […]

guestJune 24, 2016

The formal qualifying period for U.S. Senate, U.S. House and legislative races ends today at noon. There are so many developments, it’s almost too hard to keep up. Almost. Here are five quick thoughts about the latest developments from Qualifying Week. — South Florida Republican legislative candidates like Miguel Diaz de la Portilla and Anitere Flores […]

Peter SchorschJune 14, 2016

More shake-ups in South Florida’s legislative races may be coming down the pike. According to a top South Florida Democratic political consultant, Andrew Korge may jump into the Senate District 40 race. That decision would set up a three-way Democratic primary between Korge, Dwight Bullard, and Ana Rivas Logan. Korge is currently running in Senate […]

Peter SchorschJune 8, 2016

Miami Republican Sen. Anitere Flores announced Wednesday she raised more than $250,000 last month between her campaign and political committee. “I am humbled and overwhelmed by the continued support our campaign has received, not only door-to-door in the community, but also by financial support within the region and our district,” Flores said. “Every dollar raised […]

Peter SchorschJune 7, 2016

Andrew Korge, a first-time Democratic candidate for Senate District 39, has raised more than $200,000 during the last two months on the campaign trail. Korge announced Monday that he brought in roughly $102,000 in May. That’s on the heels of more than $100,000 raised in April. “Voters in District 39 are responding to our 21st century […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterMay 17, 2016

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Maggie’s List is set to honor Senate President Designate Joe Negron. The political committee is holding a fundraising reception at the home of Lisa Miller in Tallahassee on May 31. Negron, a Stuart Republican and the incoming Senate President, will be honored. Rebecca Negron, the senator’s wife and a Congressional District 18 hopeful, and Mary […]

Mitch PerryMay 11, 2016

Last week, a grand jury indicted a for-profit school management company runs four Pinellas County charter schools, and the advocacy group Florida Strong is demanding that state Senator Jeff Brandes answer for it. The Tampa Bay Times reported that Newpoint Education Partners had been indicted on charges of grand theft, money laundering and aggravated white crime. The company has, according to […]

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Republican state senators plan major fundraiser for July 28 in Orlando

Endorsement watch: Florida Parents Against Common Core, Republican Liberty Caucus of Florida, Florida Retail Federation and others issue endorsements

Associated Builders and Contractors unveils Miami-Dade legislative endorsements

Democrat Debbie Mucarsel-Powell challenging Anitere Flores in SD 39

5 quick thoughts about the latest developments from Qualifying Week

The latest musical chairs in play in South Florida’s legislative races

Anitere Flores leads Senate pack in latest fundraising

Andrew Korge has raised more than $200K during last two months on campaign trail

Maggie’s List to honor Joe Negron during Tallahassee reception

Florida Strong goes after Jeff Brandes again, this time over for profit charter schools