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Phil AmmannJanuary 15, 2015

A second poll in the Senate District 6 special elections in as many days confirms a substantial lead for state Rep. Travis Hutson over his opponent, state Rep. “Doc” Renuart. StPetePolls.org conducted the poll of 504 likely Republican voters Jan. 12 on behalf of SaintPetersBlog. Hutson, who currently represents Florida House District 24, leads by 27 points, 48% […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 15, 2015

U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy was named to the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence for the newly convened 114th Congress. House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi made the announcement late Wednesday, calling the Jupiter Democrat “a tireless champion” for families and working people across the nation. “Murphy will continue to show thoughtful leadership for Floridians in […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 15, 2015

Florida Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty is reportedly on the chopping block as the Rick Scott administration continues to attempt to put its new team on the field as it enters a second term. McCarty’s alleged transgression? Actually having the audacity to protect Florida’s insurance-buying public by not rubberstamping every self-serving scheme insurance lobbyists try to […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 14, 2015

State Rep. Travis Hutson has a distinct edge with GOP primary voters in the special election for Senate District 6, according to a new survey of likely voters obtained by FloridaPolitics.com. Hutson is facing fellow Republican State Representative “Doc” Renuart in the race to replace former Sen. John Thrasher, who vacated the seat to become president […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 14, 2015

U.S. Rep. Ted Deutch, rumored to be considering a Senate run in 2016, may soon be hearing from Florida state Sen. Joseph Abruzzo about filling Deutch’s 21st Congressional District seat. Democrats Deutch, from Boca Raton, and Abruzzo, representing Wellington, share many of the same constituents. George Bennett of the Palm Beach Post writes that Abruzzo could […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 13, 2015

Former Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Ananth Prasad is going back to the Missouri-based consulting firm he left to head the state agency. HNTB Corporation announced Prasad has returned to lead the firm’s transportation practice, concentrating on working with state transportation departments. Prasad, a professional engineer, spent two years with HNTB prior to taking the […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 13, 2015

House Speaker Designate Richard Corcoran raised $54,750 from December 1-31, as well as collecting $45,000 for an associated political committee, according to the state Division of Elections. If Corcoran, a Land O’ Lakes Republican, is re-elected to Pasco County House District 37 in 2016, he will become speaker for the next two-year term. December is […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 13, 2015

House Speaker Designate Richard Corcoran raised $54,750 from December 1-31, as well as collecting $45,000 for an associated political committee, according to the state Division of Elections. If Corcoran, a Land O’ Lakes Republican, is re-elected to Pasco County House District 37 in 2016, he will become speaker for the next two-year term. December is […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 13, 2015

U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio is demanding President Barack Obama explain the exact terms behind Cuba’s promised release of 53 political prisoners, completed on Monday as the start of renewed relations with the United States. Rubio, a prospective 2016 presidential candidate, continued to press the president on the conditions under which former political prisoners were released. […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 12, 2015

As any good politician will tell you, success rarely comes on its own. From campaigns to legislative office, politics takes teamwork. Lots and lots of teamwork. And that means opportunities! For those wanting to make a mark in politics – or aspire to an exciting career that matters – Florida Politics is launching a new […]

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Second SD 6 poll: Travis Hutson 48%, Doc Renuart 21%, Dennis McDonald 11%

Patrick Murphy named to House Select Committee on Intelligence

Does the Scott administration really have Kevin McCarty on the chopping block?

Latest poll from SD 6 GOP primary: Travis Hutson 37%, Doc Renuart 19%

State Sen. Joseph Abruzzo addresses rumors of Congressional run

Former FDOT chief Ananth Prasad rejoins Missouri consulting firm

Richard Corcoran & committee take in $100K in December

Richard Corcoran & committee take in $100K in December

Marco Rubio demands answers on Cuban political prisoner deal

Florida Politics launches new political jobs listing section