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Drew WilsonApril 11, 2017

The Florida Democratic Party got a $100,000 boost from their new chair last month according to new finance documents filed with the Florida Division of Elections. Stephen Bittel has been in place as the Democratic Party chair since January, when the Miami-Dade Democrat won a five-way race for the position with 55 percent of the […]

Drew WilsonApril 11, 2017

Former state representative and congressman David Rivera kicked off his campaign for House District 105 with a $100,000 loan according to a campaign finance report filed with the Florida Division of Elections. Rivera’s loan was first reported by Matt Dixon of POLITICO Florida. Rivera served in the Florida House for four terms before heading to […]

Drew WilsonApril 10, 2017

Home-rule advocates Campaign to Defend Local Solutions announced Monday that it is adding Mayors Against Illegal Guns and the National Black Justice Coalition as official partners. “The spectrum of voices speaking out for home rule and against heavy-handed state pre-emption continues to grow,” said CDLS campaign manager Michael Alfano. “From protecting equality laws to preventing […]

Drew WilsonApril 8, 2017

The border adjustment tax House Republicans are mulling over could cost an average Florida importer hundreds of thousands of dollars in new taxes according to a report released Friday. The Americans for Prosperity and Freedom Partners Chamber of Commerce report identified 23,005 importers in the Sunshine State and estimated the average cost of the tax […]

Drew WilsonApril 5, 2017

House District 71 candidate James Buchanan brought in a monstrous $138,000 haul in his first month in the race to replace termed-out Republican Rep. Jim Boyd. Buchanan’s campaign says more than four-fifths of that money came from inside the district, which covers parts of Manatee and Sarasota counties. “One month into our campaign and the […]

Drew WilsonApril 4, 2017

A bill that would make a long list of election law changes made it through its first Senate panel Tuesday with a unanimous vote. SB 1160, sponsored by Fleming Island Republican Sen. Rob Bradley, has the approval of many supervisors of elections in the state. Among the changes it would make are requiring candidates pay […]

Drew WilsonApril 3, 2017

Florida Power & Light announced Monday that it will build another 1,500 megawatts of solar power plants over the next 7 years. The new power plants are in addition to the eight new solar facilities expected to come online by early 2018 and FPL said the new plants could save customers more than $500 million. […]

Drew WilsonApril 3, 2017

Florida mega lobbyist Brian Ballard was added to the Republican National Committee’s finance leadership team, the party announced Monday. RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel and RNC Finance Chair Steve Wynn announced the pick along with a handful of other additions in a Monday press release. “I am delighted to announce the addition of these longtime friends […]

Drew WilsonApril 3, 2017

An immigration reform group founded by tech billionaires is launching in Florida to push for common sense economic reform and a pathway to citizenship for people in the United States illegally. FWD.us, founded by Mark Zuckerburg and Bill Gates among others, is gathering a coalition of business, community and faith leaders to push for immigration […]

Drew WilsonApril 3, 2017

Volunteer Florida is gearing up for a busy April with a slew of initiatives and activities celebrating Florida Volunteer Month. “Volunteer Florida is proud to recognize Florida’s outstanding volunteers, who work hard every day to make the Sunshine State the best place to live, work, and raise a family,” said Volunteer Florida CEO Chester Spellman. […]

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Three people were killed in an accident on the Florida Turnpike in St. Lucie County on Aug. 12. Image via Treasure Coast Newspapers.

Florida Democratic Party chair chips in $100K in first quarter

David Rivera starts HD 105 campaign with $100K loan

Home rule advocacy group adds two national organizations to its roster

Proposed border adjustment tax would cost Florida importers millions

James Buchanan hauls $138K in first month of HD 71 campaign

Bill backed by supervisors of elections clears its first Senate panel

FPL to add another 1,500 megawatts of solar over the next seven years

Brian Ballard named regional vice-chair of RNC finance leadership team

Immigration reform group launches Florida chapter

Volunteer Florida ready for the start of Florida Volunteer Month