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Phil AmmannJune 30, 2015

Senate President Andy Gardiner appointed Senate President Pro Tempore Garrett Richter on Tuesday to chair the Florida Defense Support Task Force. The 12-member Defense Support board, established by Florida Statute, works to protect and enhance Florida’s military missions and installations. The task force is administered by Enterprise Florida, the quasi-governmental agency that serves as the […]

Phil AmmannJune 30, 2015

For the third month in a row, Florida small business owners are taking a fairly cautious view of the U.S. economy, according to a new report from consumer service provider Thumbtack. However, reported sentiment about both current and future economic conditions remains higher than one year ago. On Tuesday, Thumbtack.com released the third installment of its Small Business Sentiment Survey, […]

Phil AmmannJune 29, 2015

In less than a month, conservative Republican Adam Barringer posted impressive fundraising numbers in his bid for Florida’s 6th Congressional District. Since announcing his campaign June 8, Barringer, the former Mayor of New Smyrna Beach, raised over $100,000 in his bid for the seat vacated by U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis. According to the campaign, nearly all […]

Phil AmmannJune 29, 2015

Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam named Aaron Keller today as new Press Secretary for the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. “Over the past two years, Aaron has proven himself to be a strong communicator and strategic thinker,” Putnam said in a statement Monday. “He will help us deliver key messages about the services we […]

Phil AmmannJune 29, 2015

Sarasota GOP Chair Joe Gruters announced a solid Sarasota-area political roster on Monday to his campaign team in the House District 73 race. Although primaries are still more than a year away, Gruters – a prolific fundraiser himself – said strategic planning and fundraising has been in the works for the past month. “I’ve put […]

Phil AmmannJune 28, 2015

Seven young Floridians have been selected for the 2015 White House Internship Program. On Friday, the White House announced the 76 college students who will participate this year. The new interns from Florida are Mae Bowen, from Lynn Haven and attends Emory University; Peter Campbell from Miami and attends Florida International University; Khari Fischer-Pratt from Tallahassee and […]

Phil AmmannJune 28, 2015

A round-up of Sunday editorials from Florida’s leading newspapers: Tampa Bay Times — Same-sex ruling a victory for fairness, equality The U.S. Supreme Court’s historic decision to legalize same-sex marriage Friday strengthens the country’s commitment to ensure equality for all Americans. The ruling invalidates same-sex marriage bans that remained in 14 states and compassionately grants […]

Phil AmmannJune 26, 2015

A nonprofit created by Marco Rubio supporters is about to launch a million-dollar advertising campaign, the first since the Florida senator announced his presidential campaign in April. Conservative Solutions Project, which produced the 60-second “issue” ad called “Bad Deal,” will appear on cable TV, radio and online. Sean Sullivan of The Washington Post writes that the campaign […]

Phil AmmannJune 26, 2015

State Rep. Ray Pilon, claiming “unfinished business,” will not run for the state Senate, instead choosing to seek a final term in the Florida House for 2016. The Sarasota Republican faces Democrat Edward James III in the House District 72 race, making it possibly one of the most competitive races in the state. Pilon told […]

Phil AmmannJune 26, 2015

Rep. Jeff Miller has not decided on a U.S. Senate bid, despite at least one newspaper saying he is not only considering a run, but will announce it as soon as next week. Although Miller said he is leaning toward the Sen. Marco Rubio’s seat, as the Republican runs for president, he is not ready […]

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Buccaneers QB Teddy Bridgewater. Image via AP.

Garrett Richter tapped to chair Florida Defense Support Task Force

Florida small business confidence slows in June, new report says

Adam Barringer nets over $100K in first month of campaign for Ron DeSantis’ seat

Personnel note: Adam Putnam names Aaron Keller as new Ag Dept. Press Secretary

Joe Gruters names campaign leadership team

Seven Florida students named to White House internship program

A round-up of Sunday editorials from Florida’s leading newspapers

Marco Rubio-aligned nonprofit launches million-dollar “issue” ad campaign over Iran deal

Ray Pilon skips Senate run, opts for final term in HD 72

Despite Roll Call report, Jeff Miller insists he has not yet decided on Senate run