Jim RosicaMarch 11, 2019
13min1673
"I don't feel that I have some entitlement to the position."
Tag: cabinet
Jim RosicaMarch 11, 2019
Danny McAuliffeOctober 30, 2018
6min335
While Republican Ron DeSantis and Democrat Andrew Gillum have fundamental differences in how state government should be shaped for the next four years, each will face the important task of ensuring it continues to operate. That’s why the nonpartisan research and policy group Florida TaxWatch is again publishing its “Governor’s Transition Decision Handbook,” a cheat-sheet aimed […]
Danny McAuliffeOctober 16, 2018
3min569
The statewide race for the open Attorney General post is attracting national involvement. Calling state Rep. Sean Shaw a “fighter with a proven track record of standing up for the little guy,” former Vice President Joe Biden is throwing his political weight behind Florida’s Democratic option for Attorney General. In an endorsement announced on Tuesday, the […]
Danny McAuliffeAugust 28, 2018
5min529
Nikki Fried won the primary election for Agriculture Commissioner Tuesday night, defeating Democratic opponents Roy David Walker and Jeff Porter. Fried, a Broward-based lawyer and medical marijuana lobbyist, entered the race relatively late in June but became a quick favorite who easily outraised Walker and Porter and stood out among their lackluster campaigns. “I’m honored that Florida Democrats […]
Danny McAuliffeAugust 14, 2018
4min430
The Florida Cabinet is moving forward with the purchase of a large parcel of land in Highlands County to ensure its preservation. On Tuesday, Gov. Rick Scott and Cabinet members Attorney General Pam Bondi, Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis and Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam authorized the $5,528,250 buy of the specified 2,457 acres of ranchland, […]
Danny McAuliffeJune 18, 2018
4min902
According to newly filed Agriculture Commissioner candidate Nikki Fried, the state is lax on gun control and too overbearing on medical marijuana. In a campaign video released Monday morning, the Democrat makes her introduction to voters by setting up a dichotomy between pot and assault rifles. “One helps sick and dying Floridians and is over-regulated,” […]
A.G. GancarskiDecember 12, 2017
3min345
A loophole in state law that allows the governor and cabinet to fundraise during the Legislative Session could close if a House bill passes. Dania Beach Democratic Rep. Evan Jenne filed HB 707 Tuesday, which would put the kibosh on executive branch members soliciting or accepting contributions during Session, either for one’s own campaign, one’s own […]
Ana CeballosNovember 7, 2017
1min174
The state will file a federal lawsuit against Valeant Pharmaceuticals International over the $62 million it lost when it purchased company shares while Valeant allegedly ran a scheme that shielded it from competition and aggressively increased drug prices. The Cabinet voted to pursue direct action against the drug company on Tuesday. The State Board of Administration […]
Jim RosicaJune 30, 2017
3min447
Former state Rep. and Public Service Commissioner Jimmy Patronis was sworn in Friday morning as the state’s fourth Chief Financial Officer. Patronis took the oath of office in the Governor’s office, given by Chief Justice Jorge Labarga, and standing next to wife Katie and sons Theo and Johnny. “Thank you for allowing me to partake […]
Drew WilsonMarch 3, 2017
2min316
Lawmakers will consider a measure that would make Florida Secretary of State an elected position when the 2017 Legislative Session kicks off Tuesday. SJR 882, a joint resolution, was filed by Republican Sen. Aaron Bean in February. The proposal would alter the state constitution to make the Secretary of State an elected member of the […]