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Phil AmmannDecember 14, 2015

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On Monday, U.S. Rep. David Jolly gets to do something only a handful of civilians will ever experience; piloting the next-generation F-35 Lightning II fighter, the world’s most advanced military aircraft. The Indian Shores Republican won’t leave the ground, though. This firsthand look inside the F-35, will happen through Lockheed Martin’s high-tech interactive cockpit demonstrator, […]

Phil AmmannDecember 13, 2015

A round-up of Sunday editorials from Florida’s leading newspapers: Tampa Bay Times — Saving money by hurting sick kids The state of Florida should not balance its budget on the backs of sick children. But that is exactly what state health officials have done since May, when they kicked about 9,000 children out of a […]

Phil AmmannDecember 12, 2015

“Star Wars” mania hits Florida’s U.S. Senate race. “The force is with our campaign, and for that, we want to say thank you,” says a new email from Lt. Gov. Carlos Lopez-Cantera. For a lucky few that means a chance to join the Republican Senate hopeful for a preview of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” […]

Phil AmmannDecember 11, 2015

Christmas just wouldn’t be the same without the highly awaited holiday greetings from Southern Strategy Group, Tallahassee’s foremost lobbying house. Every year, the SSG Christmas card offers a fun take on the year’s biggest political stories, something always guaranteed to bring a buzz – not to mention a few snickers – throughout Florida’s Capitol. And […]

Phil AmmannDecember 11, 2015

Symantec, SignalVault and Computers That Werk are the latest security and information technology firms to join the Florida Technology Council (FTC). Founded in July 2014, the FTC advocates on behalf of the state’s information technology industry before both the Florida Legislature and executive branch. Founding members are AT&T, SAS, Uber Operations, Kyra InfoTech, Scholastic, Five […]

Phil AmmannDecember 9, 2015

Sarasota Republican U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan said Wednesday that Gretchen Andersen will be the new press secretary for his Washington, D.C., office. Andersen previously was press secretary for U.S. Rep. Tim Murphy of Pennsylvania, a senior member of the Energy and Commerce Committee. Murphy also wrote a sweeping mental health reform bill co-sponsored by Buchanan. Before […]

Phil AmmannDecember 9, 2015

Florida State Parks have come under fire recently, and the Department of Environmental Protection decided it’s time to “set the record straight.” A new DEP email takes exception with several recent media accounts, each inaccurately “perpetuated misconceptions” about the future of Florida State Parks. “As these stories are being driven by false allegations based on […]

Phil AmmannDecember 9, 2015

Quietly, with little fanfare, Marco Rubio has single-handedly shaken the foundation of the Affordable Care Act, putting President Barack Obama’s signature health care law into question. First reported by Robert Pear of The New York Times, the Florida senator and presidential candidate last year slipped in a little-noticed provision into a massive spending bill, which […]

Phil AmmannDecember 8, 2015

Longtime consumer advocate Jennifer West is joining the Consumer Federation of the Southeast (CFSE) as executive director. West, who will succeed CFSE founder Walter Dartland, brings an extensive history of business, nonprofit and campaign work in California. Dartland will take a new role as director emeritus of the not-for-profit consumer advocacy group, which has worked […]

Phil AmmannDecember 8, 2015

With Hanukkah in full swing, and Christmas and New Year’s Eve not far behind, finding a spot on the holiday “nice list” is on the minds of most Floridians. Tallahassee-based Strategic Digital Services, Florida’s leading business specializing in data for political campaigns and causes, launched its 2015 Holiday Guide: a social media blueprint to help […]

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David Jolly goes Top Gun with Lockheed Martin F-35 simulator

A round-up of Sunday editorials from Florida’s leading newspapers

Email insights: Carlos Lopez-Cantera uses “The Force” to attract fans with “Star Wars” screening

Southern Strategy Group “trumps” the holidays with annual Christmas card

Florida Technology Council welcomes 3 new security and IT services members

Personnel note: Vern Buchanan hires Gretchen Andersen as new press secretary

Email insights: DEP sets “record straight” on hunting, privatizing Florida State Parks

With little fanfare, Marco Rubio single-handedly sabotages Affordable Care Act

Personnel note: Jennifer West joins Consumer Federation of the Southeast as executive director

Digital Holiday Guide helps candidates, campaigns stay on social media “nice list”