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Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterSeptember 30, 2016

Sen. Marco Rubio has scored the endorsement of the National Association of Realtors. The Rubio campaign announced Friday the Republican incumbent received a unanimous recommendation from the Florida Realtors RPAC Trustees. “Sen. Rubio has been a strong voice for realtors and homeowners, including an active role in the effort to protect the mortgage interest deduction and […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterSeptember 30, 2016

House Speaker Designate Richard Corcoran is making changes to the committee structure in his chamber. The Land O’Lakes Republican released a proposed committee structure Friday. As proposed, there would be nine full committees, seven budget subcommittees, 17 policy subcommittees, and five joint committees. Among the changes, Corcoran is proposing a Public Integrity and Ethics Committee, […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterSeptember 30, 2016

Consumer sentiment took an upward turn in September. The latest University of Florida consumer survey found consumer sentiment among Floridians was up 2.8 points in September. The report found four of the five components increased in September, while one remained unchanged. The report found perceptions about a person’s financial situation climbed 3.2 points from a […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterSeptember 30, 2016

The Congressional Leadership Fund is making a big investment in Florida’s 18th Congressional District. The GOP House leadership-backed super PAC plans to spend $2.1 million on TV and digital ads in support of Republican Brian Mast. The organization is kicking off its campaign with a 60-second video attacking Democrat Randy Perkins, saying the Treasure Coast […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterSeptember 29, 2016

For Gov. Rick Scott, Florida’s future priorities are the same as they are today — jobs, jobs, jobs. The Naples Republican was one of the keynote speakers at the Florida Chamber Foundation’s Future of Florida Forum in Orlando on Thursday. The governor used his speech to not only pump up his proposal to set aside $85 […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterSeptember 29, 2016

Gov. Rick Scott will once again ask the Florida Legislature to set aside millions to help lure companies to the Sunshine State. But the proposal could face significant pushback in the Florida House, which has staunchly opposed cash incentives in recent years. On Thursday, Scott announced he planned to include $85 million in his 2016-17 […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterSeptember 29, 2016

CFO Jeff Atwater hammered home the need for workers’ compensation reform, saying recent decisions could have a significant impact on Floridians. State regulators on Tuesday approved a 14.5 percent average increase in workers’ compensation insurance premiums. The new rates are lower than ones initially proposed by National Council on Compensation Insurance. The council proposed new […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterSeptember 28, 2016

Enterprise Florida is hitting the pause button on selecting a new CEO. But the decision has little to do with the candidates and everything to do with a storm brewing in the tropics. The Enterprise Florida search committee was expected to make a final recommendation Wednesday, after it conducted interviews with two candidates. But Gov. […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterSeptember 28, 2016

Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam has a theory. Some of the most talented people in the world are going to end up in Florida at some point in their lives. He just wants that to be sooner, rather than later. “I want Florida to be more than the prize for a life well lived, of success […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterSeptember 27, 2016

Here’s a word Rep. Ted Deutch won’t soon forget: Jambalaya. The Boca Raton Democrat was the last politician standing at the annual Politicians vs. Press Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C. last week. The annual competition benefits the National Press Club’s Journalism Institute which, among other things, awards scholarships to the next generation of journalists. Deutch […]

Jenna Buzzacco-Foerster

Marco Rubio endorsed by National Association of Realtors

Florida House announces proposed committee structure

Consumer sentiment ticked up in September

Congressional Leadership Fund says Randy Perkins ‘is not fit for Congress’ in new video

Rick Scott’s goal for final years in office: ‘Jobs, and then jobs, and then jobs’

Rick Scott says he ‘can’t imagine anyone voting against’ $85M economic incentive proposal

Jeff Atwater urges legislative action to tackle workers’ compensation

Tropical storm delays Enterprise Florida CEO selection

Adam Putnam: Florida ‘can be the jumping-off point for the American Dream’

Jambalaya cooks Ted Deutch in Press Club Bee