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Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterMay 9, 2016

Dwight Bullard could lose in the primary if Democrat Ana Rivas Logan jumps into the race. According to a Public Policy Polling survey of voters in Senate District 40 provided exclusively to FloridaPolitics.com on Monday, Rivas Logan would defeat Bullard by 20 points in the August primary. The survey found 44 percent of respondents said […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterApril 14, 2016

David Rivera is looking to make a comeback, raising more than $45,000 in just two weeks last month. State records show Rivera raised $45,075 in March for his state House District 118 bid. Rivera jumped into the race on March 16; the one-month fundraising period ended on March 11. Rivera served in the Florida House […]

Ryan RayApril 11, 2016

Rep. Frank Artiles has quickly raised hefty campaign account in his bid against incumbent Democrat Sen. Dwight Bullard last month. The Miami Republican brought in $209,669 during the month of March, despite a prohibition on fundraising during the Legislative Session that ended March 11. Bullard had not reported his most recent totals as of Monday afternoon, but has […]

Phil AmmannApril 11, 2016

With a tip of the hat to LobbyTools, here are the latest movements – both on and off – of the legislative merry-go-round. Off: Amanda Cogan has stepped down as district secretary for Shalimar Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz. On: Lisa Goodson is Gaetz’s new district secretary. Off and on: Kevin Reilly has left the job of deputy staff director […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterMarch 30, 2016

The state’s elections chiefs will have a little more cash in their pockets thanks to a bill just signed into law. It was among 14 bills Florida Gov. Rick Scott signed on Wednesday. The measure (SB 514) gives the state’s 67 supervisors of elections a pay raise. The bill was sponsored by Republicans Sen. Garrett […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterMarch 15, 2016

As elections officials across the state are focused on Election Day, Gov. Rick Scott is tasked with pondering giving them a pay raise. The Legislature on Tuesday sent Scott more than a dozen bills, including a proposal that would increase the base salaries of the state’s 67 county elections chiefs. The bill (SB 514) puts […]

Drew WilsonFebruary 15, 2016

House District 118 got its first GOP filer since incumbent Republican Rep. Frank Artiles announced this month that he would run for a state Senate seat. Florida Advanced Properties head Anthony Rodriguez entered the race on Feb. 10, joining Democrat Robert Asencio and no-party candidate Arthur Sosa in the now three-way race. HD 118 leans […]

Ryan RayFebruary 4, 2016

A key Senate panel narrowly passed a proposal to effectively end the use of red light cameras around the state of Florida on Thursday. The Senate Transportation Committee passed the bill by a 4-3 party-line vote. Bill sponsor St. Petersburg Sen. Jeff Brandes, who also chairs the panel, said the bill simply reflects the public policy reality […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 18, 2016

The Republican Liberty Caucus of Florida (RLC) has announced its 2016 legislative agenda, and at the top of the list is a bill calling for transparency in how political committees help fund campaigns around the state. The legislation, sponsored in the House by New Port Richey Democrat Amanda Murphy and Orlando Democrat Darren Soto in the […]

Brendan FarringtonJanuary 15, 2016

A bill that would limit the number of Florida Lottery scratch-off games and cap ticket prices at $5 was overwhelmingly approved by a House committee Wednesday after lawmakers criticized the department for using the games to prey on the state’s poorest residents. The House Government Operations Subcommittee voted 12-1 in favor of the bill. Rep. […]

Tag: Frank Artiles

Poll: Dwight Bullard could face tough primary opponent in Ana Rivas Logan

David Rivera raises more than $45K for HD 118 bid in March

Frank Artiles tops $209K in 15 days in challenge to Dwight Bullard

Latest on the legislative staffing merry-go-round

Rick Scott signs supervisor of elections pay raise; Dozier School for Boys bills into law

Legislature sends bills on elections supervisors’ pay raise, Dozier School to governor

First Republican files for Frank Artiles’ HD 118 seat

Senate panel passes red light camera preemption 4-3

Republican Liberty Caucus of Florida lays out its 2016 legislative agenda

Lawmakers seek to limit Lottery scratch-off games