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Phil AmmannApril 6, 2015

Two South Florida competitors of the proposed $4 billion Miami mega-mall/entertainment center could be turning to Tallahassee for help derailing the massive project before it gets started. According to sources on Adams Street, operators of Sawgrass Mills and Aventura Mall have brought on top-tier lobbyists who will make every effort to block Cabinet approval of a state-surplus land sale essential to […]

Phil AmmannApril 5, 2015

As the House District 24 special election on Tuesday approaches, Paul Renner finishes the campaign with a substantial fundraising lead. The Palm Coast Republican added $56,210 from March 1 through April 2, according to the state Division of Elections. Renner raised $294,340 overall, spending $261,748. HD 24 covers Flagler County and sections of St. Johns […]

Phil AmmannApril 5, 2015

GOP candidates are lining up to succeed Rep. Janet Adkins, the Fernandina Beach Republican from House District 11 who faces term limits next year. Barry Holloway, a Bryceville Republican, filed a campaign account this week to become the fifth Republican in the HD 11 race, according to the state Division of Elections. A GOP stronghold, […]

Phil AmmannApril 3, 2015

MSNBC host Joe Scarborough hinted at a 2018 run for U.S. Senate run on the conservative Hugh Hewitt radio show. “I want to get back into service, public service, and hopefully I can do it while a Republican’s at the White House,” said Scarborough, a former Republican Florida congressman. As reported by the Hill, Scarborough […]

Phil AmmannApril 3, 2015

As early voting ends in the Northeast Florida special legislative election for House District 17, candidate Cyndi Stevenson added to her fundraising advantage, according to the state Division of Elections website. Stevenson, a St. Johns County Republican, is seeking to replace Republican Rep. Ronald “Doc” Renuart from Ponte Vedra Beach. The special election is Tuesday. […]

Phil AmmannApril 3, 2015

State Sen. Rob Bradley wants to extend the gambling agreement with the Seminole Tribe of Florida. The Fleming Island Republican, who chairs the influential Senate Committee on Regulated Industries, filed notice Friday that his committee will consider a one-year extension of the current Seminole Compact. Authorization for the Tribe to offer banked card games expires […]

Phil AmmannApril 3, 2015

Over the course of the past decade, Kirk Pepper has been a top Florida House aide, a political adviser to both House Speaker Dean Cannon and former state Rep. Chris Dorworth, and has helped elect officials in seven states in the Southeast. Pepper also was deputy director of the Republican Party of Florida during the […]

Phil AmmannApril 3, 2015

On Thursday, U.S. Rep. Gwen Graham toured Tallahassee Memorial Hospital highlighting a recent bipartisan vote to reinforce Medicare for seniors in North Florida. During the visit, the freshman Tallahassee Democrat talked with staff members about issues facing the region’s doctors and administrators. “Tallahassee Memorial Hospital is a vital institution to our community,” Graham said. “Almost […]

Phil AmmannApril 3, 2015

A storm brews in the Florida House. Facing a massive budget hole — to the tune of billions of dollars — the state Senate last week released its proposed spending plan for the next fiscal year. The $80.4 billion proposal includes health-care coverage expansion for nearly one million low-income Floridians and funding program for hospitals. The Senate […]

Phil AmmannApril 3, 2015

A storm brews in the Florida House. Facing a massive budget hole — to the tune of billions of dollars — the state Senate last week released its proposed spending plan for the next fiscal year. The $80.4 billion proposal includes health-care coverage expansion for nearly one million low-income Floridians and funding program for hospitals. The Senate […]

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American Dream Miami mall opponents turn to Tallahassee for help

Travis Hutson, Paul Renner campaign accounts grow as special elections near

Republicans line up to replace Janet Adkins in HD 11

MSNBC host Joe Scarborough hints at 2018 Senate run

Cyndi Stevenson widens cash lead in HD 17 contest

Rob Bradley calls for one-year extension of Seminole Compact

4th Floor Files talks with Kirk Pepper about creating wealth, fixing problems and just being nice

Gwen Graham talks Medicare, telemedicine during Tallahassee Memorial tour

Bill Day's latest: Florida House's approaching 'LIPocalypse'

Bill Day’s latest: Florida House’s approaching ‘LIPocalypse’