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Phil AmmannApril 3, 2015

On Thursday, Gov. Rick Scott announced eight appointments, including four reappointments, to a variety of state regulatory boards. Florida Healthy Kids Corporation Board of Directors Scott named two and reappointed two others to the Florida Healthy Kids Corporation Board of Directors, the organization that collaborates with Florida KidCare to provide health coverage for children ages […]

Phil AmmannApril 2, 2015

The Florida Commission on Ethics will consider the recommendation of a judge on a case involving former state legislator and U.S. Rep. David Rivera, ordered to pay nearly $58,000 in fines and restitution for questionable travel reimbursements and financial disclosures. The commission hearing is set for April 17, according to the ethics panel’s newly released […]

Phil AmmannApril 2, 2015

The Florida Supreme Court takes up one legal issue that arose from the 2014 elections, when they hear arguments next week about residency requirements for write-in candidates. In a case emerging from a Broward County Commission race, justices will determine whether write-in candidates on the ballot should “close” party primaries. Tyron Francois, a write-in candidate, submitted […]

Phil AmmannApril 2, 2015

U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy plans a Tampa Bay area visit next week for a meet-and-greet with Democratic faithful to support his newly launched U.S. Senate bid. The event is set for 4:30 to 6 p.m. on April 10 at Mise en Place, 442 W. Kennedy Blvd. With U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio’s expected April 13 announcement […]

Phil AmmannApril 2, 2015

Two new political ads from the Seminole Tribe of Florida again call on state lawmakers to renew a key provision of the 2009 gambling agreement set to expire July 31. The ads arrive as Florida considers the future of gaming in Florida, including the renewal of The Seminole Compact, the agreement giving the Tribe exclusive rights to operate […]

Phil AmmannApril 2, 2015

It’s beginning to look a lot like 2016. Signs are all around that the “silent primary” is well under way. Campaigns are busy assembling campaign teams, while prospective candidates Jeb Bush, Scott Walker, and Marco Rubio are only days from officially mounting White House runs. At the intersection of social media and politics, candidates and staff members both […]

Phil AmmannApril 2, 2015

J.M. “Mac” Stipanovich has entered a new collaboration with public affairs communications firm Sachs Media Group (SMG) on a series of select public affairs and other special projects. Stipanovich, a lobbyist with Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney, will consult with SMG on particular public education initiatives, serving clients who can benefit most from extensive public affairs experience. “I’ve admired ‘Mac’ […]

Phil AmmannApril 2, 2015

J.M. “Mac” Stipanovich has entered a new collaboration with public affairs communications firm Sachs Media Group (SMG) on a series of select public affairs and other special projects. Stipanovich, a lobbyist with Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney, will consult with SMG on particular public education initiatives, serving clients who can benefit most from extensive public affairs experience. “I’ve admired ‘Mac’ […]

Phil AmmannApril 1, 2015

Gov. Rick Scott’s “unwritten rule” banning certain words in his administration did not stop with the term “climate change.” Scott also prohibited the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) from using the terms “global warming” and “sea-level rise.” The governor would prefer the latter be called “nuisance flooding.” No matter what you call it, sea-level […]

Phil AmmannApril 1, 2015

Gov. Rick Scott’s “unwritten rule” banning certain words in his administration did not stop with the term “climate change.” Scott also prohibited the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) from using the terms “global warming” and “sea-level rise.” The governor would prefer the latter be called “nuisance flooding.” No matter what you call it, sea-level […]

Phil Ammann

Gov. Scott announces eight state board appointments

Ethics Commission to consider David Rivera case

State Supreme Court takes up write-in candidate dispute

Patrick Murphy to meet with Tampa Bay area supporters April 10

Seminole Tribe launches new ads for Compact renewal

Research firm sniffs out embarrassing staff tweets

Mac Stipanovich aligns with Sachs Media Group to offer "strategic counsel"

Mac Stipanovich aligns with Sachs Media Group to offer “strategic counsel”

Bill Day's latest: Rick Scott's Florida-shaped salt-water pool

Bill Day’s latest: Rick Scott’s Florida-shaped salt-water pool