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James CallDecember 16, 2014

Reggie Fullwood built an early lead among absentee and early voters and held on to capture the Democratic nomination for Florida House District 13 seat. A general election is scheduled in February. Fullwood captured 63 percent of the vote in a race against Jacksonville City Councilman Johnny Gaffney. Unofficial results showed with 48 of 48 […]

James CallDecember 8, 2014

Two Tampa-area lawmakers want to repeal the Advanced Nuclear Cost Recovery Fee, an eight-year-old law that has cost consumers billions. The law was designed to encourage construction of new nuclear plants and to maintain older facilities but does not include a guarantee that a new plant will ever be built. “Floridians are tired of being […]

James CallDecember 7, 2014

With apologies to Sir Walter Scott, oh, what a tangled web we weave when first we practice to allow marijuana to be used as medicine. Implementing the Charlotte’s Web medical marijuana legislation is at a standstill and may remain that way for some time. Last month an administrative law judge rejected proposed rules drafted by the Department […]

James CallDecember 7, 2014

With apologies to Sir Walter Scott, oh, what a tangled web we weave when first we practice to allow marijuana to be used as medicine. Implementing the Charlotte’s Web medical marijuana legislation is at a standstill and may remain that way for some time. Last month an administrative law judge rejected proposed rules drafted by the Department […]

James CallDecember 4, 2014

Beth Sweeny has quietly withdrawn from the race for Senate District 6. A lobbyist for the St. Johns County School District, Sweeny qualified for the race thirty minutes before the Dec. 2 deadline. At that time she cited her “deep roots in the community” and a “passion to serve.” When asked how she would overcome […]

James CallNovember 24, 2014

A special election for the Florida House District 64 seat is set for Feb. 10 and April 21. Governor Rick Scott set the dates Monday in an executive order. The House rejected the result of the November 4 election over confusion triggered by a legal challenge to a write-in candidate. Rep. Jamie Grant, R-Tampa, has […]

James CallNovember 10, 2014

St. Johns State Representative Travis Hutson wants to move up. Hutson announced Monday he is a candidate for Florida Senate District 6, vacated by John Thrasher to accept the Florida State University presidency. “I am excited to announce my candidacy for the Florida Senate,” said Hutson. “Like the Senators who represented this area before me […]

James CallNovember 10, 2014

St. Johns State Representative Travis Hutson wants to move up. Hutson announced Monday he is a candidate for Florida Senate District 6, vacated by John Thrasher to accept the Florida State University presidency. “I am excited to announce my candidacy for the Florida Senate,” said Hutson. “Like the Senators who represented this area before me […]

James CallAugust 14, 2014

More than 90 members of Florida’s lobbying corps will gather this week in Tampa. TheFlorida Association of Professional Lobbyistswill hold a three-day conference at the Grand Hyatt beginning Wednesday. More than 30 speakers have been scheduled including Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn, Rep. Dan Raulerson, and the Florida Chamber’s Director of Political Affairs Mike Grissom. The […]

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Reggie Fullwood wins HD 13 primary

Amanda Murphy, Chris Latvala team up to repeal Nuclear Cost Recovery Fee

What is the Department of Health doing about Charlotte's Web?

What is the Department of Health doing about Charlotte’s Web?

Beth Sweeny withdraws from SD 6 race, offers no comment about decision

Special election dates set for House District 64

Rep. Travis Hutson wants John Thrasher’s seat; Flager Rep announces Senate candidacy

Rep. Travis Hutson wants John Thrasher's seat; Flager Rep announces Senate candidacy

Florida Association of Professional Lobbyists to gather for annual summit