Ana Ceballos, Author at Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government.

Ana CeballosNovember 28, 2017

While the state Capitol in recent weeks has been beset by sex scandals, records show that the state has a 30-year history of settling sexual harassment claims, costing taxpayers more than $11 million. The state has agreed to resolve more than 300 claims with an overwhelming proportion taking place in the Department of Corrections, followed […]

Ana CeballosNovember 27, 2017

The end of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program could come as soon as March, and as that deadline looms, proponents of the Obama-era program say its demise could mean a $1.5 billion blow to Florida’s economy. If Congress does not pass a replacement for DACA by March — a top priority for Democrats […]

Ana CeballosNovember 27, 2017

Nancy Ann Texeira has been tapped to oversee next year’s fundraising efforts for the main committee supporting GOP state Senate campaigns. Senate President-designate Bill Galvano on Monday announced that Texeira, a “trusted and proven member” of his team since 2013, would lead the Florida Republican Senatorial Campaign Committee. “Nancy has consulted on both sides of the […]

Ana CeballosNovember 27, 2017

The head of the Republican Party of Florida, Blaise Ingoglia, is appealing $110,000 in fines the party accrued for not filing state campaign finance reports on time for the House District 116 Special Election. State Rep. Daniel Perez won the seat and filed his report on time detailing $30,950 in contributions from the party, which […]

Ana CeballosNovember 22, 2017

In the race to become the next Florida Democratic Party chair, a position left vacant by ousted Stephen Bittel, Palm Beach County Democratic Chair Terrie Rizzo is already hoarding endorsements. In her two-day grassroots bid to be the next state party leader, Rizzo announced Wednesday over 20 endorsements, which she says account for more than […]

Ana CeballosNovember 21, 2017

In one day, the Florida Democratic Party lost its two top leaders. Chair Stephen Bittel and Sally Boynton Brown, the state’s party president, submitted their resignation letters on Monday and the party accepted. “We are looking forward to getting back to the important work of turning Florida blue,” Johnna Cervone, the party’s spokesperson, said in […]

Ana CeballosNovember 21, 2017

House Speaker Richard Corcoran wants Congress to put an end to a “perverse hush fund” that has been used over the years to settle sexual harassment claims. The Land O’Lakes Republican sent a letter to House Speaker Paul Ryan on Monday in response to reports that the Office of Compliance has used $17 million from […]

Ana CeballosNovember 21, 2017

As the state continued its fight to keep a law requiring women to see a doctor and wait 24 hours before getting an abortion on Tuesday, its latest argument included the comparison that if there are waiting periods for cremations and divorces, abortions should have them too. As it stands now, women do not have […]

Ana CeballosNovember 21, 2017

Florida Democratic Party Chairman Stephen Bittel resigned in shame for sexual misconduct in the workplace, but he intends to stay as Miami-Dade County’s state committeeman until his successor is elected. As a committeeman, Bittel has significant power in elections. He gets 62 votes toward choosing the next leader of the state party — the most […]

Ana CeballosNovember 21, 2017

Sen. Jack Latvala has learned the name of the woman formally accusing him of sexual harassment, but he and his legal team agreed to respect her anonymity after striking a deal with investigators. The special master investigating the Senate Rules Committee complaint handed a copy to the Clearwater Republican’s attorneys late last week in exchange […]

Ana Ceballos

State settles $11M in sexual harassment claims over three decades

DACA’s economic hit to Florida looms large, proponents say

Nancy Ann Texeira to lead Senate GOP fundraising team

Florida GOP to appeal $110,000 fine tied to campaign finances

Terrie Rizzo announces 22 endorsements, giving her early lead in Dem chair race

With its top leaders gone, Florida Democratic Party’s focus turns to chair election

Richard Corcoran wants Congress to end its ‘perverse hush fund’

State keeps fighting for suspended law requiring 24-hour abortion waiting periods

Stephen Bittel intends to stay as Miami-Dade committeeman until successor is elected

Jack Latvala now knows accuser’s name, agrees to keep it secret