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Drew WilsonJanuary 27, 2018

That cheap-o plane ticket might be costing travellers more than they realize once add-ons are factored in according to a new report released by U.S. Sen Bill Nelson, the ranking Democrat on the Senate Commerce Committee. “While these basic economy fares may seem to the average traveler to be a good deal, in reality they […]

Drew WilsonJanuary 26, 2018

There’s something shady going on with CareerSource Pinellas and CareerSource Tampa Bay, and Democratic U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist wants to know whether the U.S. Department of Labor has any oversight in place and if changes are needed to prevent fraud in the future. The first-term congressman, who represents Pinellas County, sent a letter Thursday to Labor […]

Drew WilsonJanuary 19, 2018

Miami made the cut when Amazon announced its top-20 shortlist for its second headquarters Thursday, but Americans for Prosperity Florida says the retail giant shouldn’t get any state incentives if it chooses to set up shop in South Florida. “Miami would be a fantastic choice for Amazon’s HQ2, but not if it means having taxpayers […]

Drew WilsonJanuary 18, 2018

Florida voters aren’t fans of Assignment of Benefits rules and are looking for a change according to a new poll conducted by the Florida Chamber of Commerce. Assignment of Benefits, or AOB, allows homeowners to sign over their insurance policy rights to third-party contractors who will make necessary repairs to damaged homes and then deal […]

Drew WilsonJanuary 18, 2018

The Clearwater Chamber of Commerce’s political committee, ClearPAC, on Wednesday endorsed David Allbritton and Hoyt Hamilton in the upcoming Clearwater City Council election. Allbritton, a retired contractor, is running for Seat 4 against Tom Keller. The seat is currently held by termed-out council member Bill Jonson. Hamilton is running for re-election to Seat 5 against […]

Drew WilsonJanuary 18, 2018

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State Rep. David Richardson announced a wave of endorsements for his congressional campaign Wednesday from his Democratic colleagues in the Florida Legislature. The Miami Beach Democrat picked up nods from Sen. Linda Stewart and Reps. Bruce Antone, John Cortes, Katie Edwards-Walpole, Patrick Henry, Kristin Jacobs, Amy Mercado, Wengay Newton, David Silvers, Emily Slosberg, Cynthia Stafford, […]

Drew WilsonJanuary 17, 2018

Republican U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz on Wednesday dismissed a recent controversial remark by President Donald Trump and said his conservative colleagues in the House should stand strong on policies such as ending the visa lottery and building a wall on the southern border. “President Trump is right that America deserves an ‘America First’ immigration policy. […]

Drew WilsonJanuary 17, 2018

Republican Kurt Jetta announced Wednesday that he raised more than $88,000 in the fourth quarter 2017 and chipped in another $250,000 of his own money for his campaign to unseat Democratic U.S. Rep. Lois Frankel in Florida’s 21st Congressional District. The fourth-quarter performance puts Jetta, so far Frankel’s only challenger, with $338,182 raised to date. […]

Drew WilsonJanuary 17, 2018

The Senate Commerce and Tourism Committee voted unanimously Tuesday for a bill by Sen. Lauren Book (SB 376) that would include in the Worker’s Compensation Law benefits for first responders who sustain mental or nervous injuries such as PTSD in the line of duty. The forward momentum for the bill got the attention of CFO […]

Drew WilsonJanuary 16, 2018

House District 66 candidate Nick DiCeglie picked up a pair of endorsements Tuesday from Largo Mayor Woody Brown and Commissioner Curtis Holmes. “I seldom voluntarily endorse any candidate but there are occasions when the qualifications displayed by a would be leader are so outstanding that it’s warranted and that is why I wholeheartedly endorse Nick […]

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‘Basic economy’ airfare costs more for less, Bill Nelson says

Charlie Crist wants answers on CareerSource oversight

AFP-FL says ‘no way’ to Amazon HQ2 incentives

Florida voters want to reform AOB system, Chamber poll finds

ClearPAC backs David Allbritton and Hoyt Hamilton for Clearwater City Council

14 Florida lawmakers endorse David Richardson for CD 27

Matt Gaetz focused on policy, not Donald Trump’s immigration remarks

Kurt Jetta raised $338K for bid to unseat Lois Frankel in CD 21

Capitol Reax: Workers’ comp, payday loans, vacation rentals, train safety, AOB

Nick DiCeglie adds endorsements from Largo elected officials