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Phil AmmannJanuary 29, 2015

A Miami Herald investigation of Florida child deaths is among the finalists for the 2015 Goldsmith Prize for Investigative Reporting from Harvard University. Announcement of six contenders came today from the Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government. “Innocence Lost” was the March 2014 series recounting more than […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 29, 2015

Florida is currently enjoying the highest job growth since the Great Recession of 2008, according to a new study from nonpartisan watchdog group Florida TaxWatch. In the annual report on employment activity, the Sunshine State added 230,000 nonfarm jobs in 2014, making the state’s four-year nonfarm employment total to 710,200. This four-year increase equates to […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 29, 2015

U.S. Rep. Gwen Graham scored several more subcommittee assignments for her first year in Congress, many with significant economic importance to her North Florida constituents. Among Graham’s appointments are to the Armed Services and Agriculture subcommittees, groups that gives her a bigger impact on behalf of Florida’s Second Congressional District. “Bringing the North Florida Way […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 28, 2015

Marco Rubio is poised to take charge of an influential congressional foreign affairs subcommittee, one that oversees many of the U.S. relationships on our half of the globe. On Wednesday, the Senate named the Florida Republican and prospective 2016 presidential candidate to the Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Transnational Crime, Civilian Security, Democracy, Human Rights and […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 28, 2015

As legislators return next week to the Florida Capitol for committee meetings, at the top of the Senate to-do list is Gov. Rick Scott’s projected budget, which features a series of tax cuts. The Finance and Tax Committee will hear about the governor’s tax-cut package on Monday, Feb. 2. Two days later, the Appropriations Committee will hear […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 28, 2015

As legislators return next week to the Florida Capitol for committee meetings, at the top of the Senate to-do list is Gov. Rick Scott’s projected budget, which features a series of tax cuts. The Finance and Tax Committee will hear about the governor’s tax-cut package on Monday, Feb. 2. Two days later, the Appropriations Committee will hear […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 28, 2015

A St. Petersburg consumer law attorney is demanding an official investigation into Gov. Rick Scott, the Florida Cabinet and staff for possible violations of the state’s open records laws. On Tuesday, attorney Matthew Weidner sent a letter of complaint to William Meggs, state attorney for the Second Judicial Circuit in Tallahassee, requesting a formal investigation […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 28, 2015

Florida’s leading coalition committed to recycling and sustainable business practices have chosen a new leadership team for 2015. In an election of members held earlier this month, the Florida Recycling Partnership (FRP) selected its Board of Directors for the upcoming year. Elected as chair is Kim Brunson, who serves as Recycle and Solid Waste Manager […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 27, 2015

Republican Cyndi Stevenson held a three-point margin to defeat Mike Davis in the special GOP primary for House District 17. According to the Florida Division of Elections, Stevenson won with 42 percent and 5,173 votes of the 12,422 ballots cast. Davis, despite an overall campaign cash lead, took 39 percent with 4,706 votes. John R. “Jack” Capra received 19 percent, or 2,379 votes. Stevenson, […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 27, 2015

Republican Paul Renner overpowered the competition to win the special Republican primary for House District 24. Renner received more than 70 percent of the 8,500 votes cast. Coming in second was Ron Sanchez with 17 percent, followed by Danielle Anderson with 12 percent. Tonight’s win is in marked contrast to Renner’s primary bid for House District 15 last […]

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Miami Herald named finalist for Harvard investigative reporting award

Florida job growth for 2014 solid in all sectors, says Florida TaxWatch

Gwen Graham assigned several committees important to North Florida

Marco Rubio named chair of influential foreign affairs subcommittee

Florida Senate to scrutinize Rick Scott's proposed budget

Florida Senate to scrutinize Rick Scott’s proposed budget

St. Pete lawyer files Sunshine Law complaint letter over Baileygate

Florida Recycling Partnership announces new leadership team for 2015

Cyndi Stevenson defeats Mike Davis by three points to win HD 17 GOP primary

Paul Renner decisively wins HD 24 GOP primary