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Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJuly 14, 2016

The number of advanced energy jobs is on the rise in Florida, and experts said the industry could add more than 5,000 new jobs by the end of the year. A new report from the Advanced Energy Economy Institute found there were more than 140,000 advanced energy jobs in the state in 2015. The industry […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJuly 13, 2016

Health officials said they would do the best they can to fight the spread of Zika if the Senate doesn’t approve a $1.1 billion spending plan, but said the money is needed to help agencies slow the proliferation of the disease. The Senate is expected to vote once again on the House-approved spending bill this […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJuly 13, 2016

A new report is encouraging lawmakers to study the impact Lake Okeechobee water releases have on the St. Lucie and Caloosahatchee estuaries. The call for a study was just one of the priorities outlined in a new report released by the the James Madison Institute on Monday. The paper — written by Dan Peterson, director […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJuly 13, 2016

Rep. Debbie Mayfield is well-positioned to come out on top in Senate District 17, including leading her opponent in his own backyard. Internal polling shows Mayfield has a 21 percent lead over Rep. Ritch Workman. The findings — particularly a competitive showing in Brevard County, strong support in Indian River County, and leads among key demographics — […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJuly 13, 2016

The Florida Chamber of Commerce has announced its support in five state Senate races. The Chamber announced Wednesday it was endorsing Doug Holder, Ed Narain, Kathleen Passidomo, Bobby Powell, and Ritch Workman in their state Senate campaigns. The endorsements are part of the Chamber’s effort to elect pro-jobs, pro-business candidates. “Each day, we are reminded […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJuly 13, 2016

Amy Bisceglia has joined The Rubin Group. The firm announced Wednesday Bisceglia has joined the firm as a government consultant. In that role, she’ll lobby local, state and executive branches of government. “We’re excited that Amy has joined our team of dedicated consultants who are known for assisting our clients in positively overcoming the challenges […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJuly 13, 2016

Carlos Beruff is taking aim at Marco Rubio, this time questioning why the Miami Republican isn’t backing Donald Trump. “Why does Marco Rubio refuse to support Donald Trump?” a female announcer is heard saying in the 30-second spot. “Is it just sour grapes because Florida chose Trump instead of Rubio? Or is it because Trump […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJuly 12, 2016

It’s time to take action. That was the message Gov. Rick Scott sent to Florida’s congressional delegation in a letter Tuesday. The letter outlines what Florida has done to address the algae-bloom in South Florida, and calls on the delegation to take immediate action to make sure Florida received a federal emergency declaration. “Florida is […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJuly 12, 2016

Trey Radel could be trying to stage a comeback — at least on the radio. Radel, who resigned from Congress in 2014 following a cocaine scandal, has been an occasional fill-in host on “Daybreak with Drew Steele,” a conservative talk radio show on 92.5 Fox News in Southwest Florida, for the past few weeks. On Tuesday, […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJuly 12, 2016

The Senate District 40 race just got a bit more interesting. Ana Rivas Logan, one of four Democrats vying for the seat, announced Tuesday she was dropping out of the race. The announcement comes as prosecutors said they were looking into allegations Andrew Korge offered Dwight Bullard money to switch Senate districts. When she announced six […]

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Golf ball and golf club in bag on green grass

Advanced energy fields in Florida poised for growth

Marco Rubio says inaction on Zika funding is ‘inexcusable’

James Madison Institute tackles ‘Everglades Riddle’ in new report

Internal poll shows Debbie Mayfield walloping Ritch Workman

Florida Chamber announces endorsements in five state Senate races

Personnel note: Amy Bisceglia joins The Rubin Group

Carlos Beruff calls out Marco Rubio for not supporting Donald Trump in new ad

Rick Scott urges congressional delegation to take ‘immediate action’ to address algae problem

Call it a comeback? Trey Radel reportedly interested in returning to former radio job

Ana Rivas Logan drops out of SD 40 race