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Drew WilsonSeptember 9, 2015

In a Tuesday news release, Gov. Rick Scott proclaimed September “Workforce Development Month,” patting the state’s economic development and employment agencies on the back. “The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) and CareerSource Florida are committed to workforce training and providing employment assistance to the 9.5 million individuals who make up Florida’s labor force,” the announcement said. “People […]

Drew WilsonSeptember 8, 2015

The Office of Insurance Regulation approved new Citizens Property Insurance Corp. rates Tuesday that will increase costs for about 40 percent of policyholders when they take effect in February 2016. Under the approved rates the average premium for multiperil policies will rise to $2,381 a year, up from $2,339 average rate this year. The $42 increase is about […]

Drew WilsonSeptember 8, 2015

In a flurry of political activity, several no-party-affiliated candidates filed in South Florida House and Senate seats during the long holiday weekend. Each candidate is associated with a group pushing to reform the Department of Children and Families and the state’s family court system. Mercedes Cristian, the founder of Fundación Lideres de Paz, an organization that […]

Drew WilsonSeptember 8, 2015

In a Tuesday announcement, Gov. Rick Scott trumpeted job numbers for a cloud-based business services company alongside calls for increased funding for Enterprise Florida, the state’s economic development arm. “In February 2014, we announced the expansion of ConnectWise and their plan to create 112 new jobs,” Scott said in a news release. “Today, I am proud […]

Drew WilsonSeptember 8, 2015

While the August special session stymied fundraising efforts last month, new fundraising reports for a trio of Pinellas County state house races show incumbent Republicans are well prepared for 2016. St. Petersburg Republican Rep. Larry Ahern brought in $10,100 in August for his District 66 reelection effort, his second best month since launching the campaign. About half of Ahern’s […]

Drew WilsonSeptember 5, 2015

Tallahassee attorney James Messer, Jr. filed to run Thursday for Leon County’s House District 9 seat. Messer is the first Republican candidate to file for the left-leaning seat held by term-limited Democratic Rep. Michelle Rehwinkel Vasilinda. “I believe it’s time for reasonable people to be heard again. I believe it is time for Leon County to […]

Drew WilsonSeptember 4, 2015

At a ribbon cutting for a new Boeing facility at the Kennedy Space Center, Gov. Rick Scott announced the multi-billion dollar aviation company will add 550 jobs on the Space Coast. “Leaders in the aerospace and aviation industry like Boeing are choosing Florida over other states because of our world-class facilities, advanced infrastructure and commitment […]

Drew WilsonSeptember 3, 2015

Gov. Rick Scott certainly didn’t waste any time touting July’s job growth numbers. According to new Bureau of Labor Statistics data, Florida’s private sector job growth rate was the highest among the 10 most populous states for July. “It is clear that our state is the best place to live the American Dream. I am excited […]

Drew WilsonSeptember 3, 2015

Travel service club AAA says 35.5 million Americans will travel during Labor Day weekend, the highest level since 2008, with 1.8 million Floridians expected to take a trip between Thursday and Monday. “The summer travel season is almost over and many kids are back in school, but an extended weekend and positive economic fundamentals should […]

Drew WilsonSeptember 2, 2015

The Special Session last month paused fundraising efforts for lawmakers, but political committees for top Senate Republicans made a quick rebound after Sine Die. Despite Stuart Sen. Joe Negron declaring victory in the race for the next Senate president, Sen. Jack Latvala bested him in fundraising for the month. Negron brought in $26,000 through his […]

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Gov. Scott proclaims “Workforce Development Month” amid employment gains

State insurance regulators OK deeper reach into coastal property owners’ pockets

Several NPA candidates file in South Florida races over Labor Day weekend

Rick Scott highlights job growth, pushes for Enterprise Florida funding in Tampa

Pinellas Republicans rake in August campaign cash

Attorney James Messer becomes first Republican to file in HD 9

Rick Scott hypes new Boeing facility, jobs at Kennedy Space Center

Rick Scott trumpets July’s leading job growth numbers

AAA predicts more Americans, Floridians will travel for Labor Day

Despite Special Session, Senate leaders’ fundraising doesn’t skip a beat