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Phil AmmannFebruary 2, 2016

When consumers experience water damage unconnected to hurricanes, they usually call a plumber, a roofing specialist or their insurance company to repair the damage. The plumbing or roofing contractor will probably suggest that the consumer assign the insurance benefits, so that payment for any work will go directly from the insurer to the contractor – […]

Phil AmmannFebruary 2, 2016

A woman unpaid with unusually long work hours, or a young man recruited for a job under false premises. It is difficult to comprehend the evil of human trafficking, but its existence is real and occurs not only in poor and impoverished villages halfway around the world, but right here in our own communities. Human […]

Phil AmmannFebruary 2, 2016

Both the Florida House and Senate are off to a great start in the 2016 session, having passed significant legislation expanding job and education opportunities for people with disabilities and approving a historic water bill. Thanks to Gov. Rick Scott, both of these bills are now law. The comprehensive water bill has been the subject […]

Phil AmmannFebruary 2, 2016

Many of Florida’s utility consumers will save more money on electric bills: The state’s largest utility provider is looking once again to cut its rates. Florida Power & Light Co. (FPL) filed a request Tuesday with the state Public Service Commission asking to reduce customer rates beginning April 1. The price reduction – about $1.65 […]

Phil AmmannFebruary 1, 2016

A bill giving the Department of Opportunity more tools in the fight against unemployment benefits fraud unanimously passed the House Economic Development and Tourism Subcommittee on Monday. According to LobbyTools, state Rep. Mike La Rosa, sponsor of HB 1017, said the DEO identified “9,600 claims based on I.D. fraud” in 2013 alone. Those figures led […]

Phil AmmannFebruary 1, 2016

Pastor, actor and activist Ken Bevel will be the keynote speaker at the Florida Faith and Freedom Coalition 2016 Legislative Prayer Breakfast in Tallahassee on March 1. After a 20-year career in the Marine Corps, the Jacksonville native is now senior associate pastor of Connections and Major Events at Sherwood Baptist Church in Albany, Georgia. […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 31, 2016

Republican candidate Neal Dunn announced his campaign had netted over $700,000 for the first two quarters of fundraising in the race for Florida’s 2nd Congressional District. Dunn, a Panama City urologist, said his campaign raised more than $135,000 in contributions, with another $65,000 personally added to his campaign during the fourth quarter of 2015. Dunn […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 31, 2016

A roundup of Sunday editorials from Florida’s leading newspapers: Tampa Bay Times — The sheriffs’ smart answer to open carry bills The Florida Sheriffs Association has offered a reasonable answer to one of the National Rifle Association’s main arguments for terrible legislation that would allow gun owners with concealed weapons permits to openly carry their […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 30, 2016

Less than 48 hours from the Iowa caucuses, Jeb Bush‘s campaign announced endorsements from three former governors: Frank Keating of Oklahoma’ Dirk Kempthorne of Idaho, and Rhode Island’s Lincoln Almond. Bush, Florida governor from 1999 through 2007, also won praise Thursday in an op-ed penned by Mike Johanns, a former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, U.S. senator, […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 28, 2016

Florida environmental agencies will have about $3.6 billion to spend in the 2016-2017 fiscal year, based on recommendations from the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government. Put together by Umatilla Republican Sen. Alan Hays, the Committee released its budget recommendations Thursday, reports LobbyTools. Among other things, Hays’ budget provides $1.5 billion to the Department of Environmental Protection, $1.7 billion […]

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Alan Daley: The new magnet for insurance scams in Florida

Christina Daly and Mike Carroll: State is combatting human trafficking

Charlie Dean, Matt Caldwell: New water legislation is effective

Florida Power & Light to cut rates in April, 4th time in 16 months

Bill to help DEO fight unemployment fraud passes House committee

Pastor, actor Ken Bevel to keynote Faith and Freedom Legislative Prayer Breakfast March 1

Neal Dunn announces $700K fundraising for first 2 quarters in CD 2 race

A roundup of Sunday editorials from Florida’s leading newspapers

In lead-up to Iowa, Jeb Bush wins endorsements from 3 former governors

Senate recommends $3.6 billion for environmental agencies in 2016-17 budget