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Phil AmmannNovember 18, 2015

Veteran Tallahassee reporter Joe Follick has joined Florida TaxWatch as its new Director of Communications and External Relations. Florida TaxWatch is the state’s leading independent government research and analysis organization. Follick brings more than two decades of communication and media experience, serving as communications director for the Florida Department of Education and with the Department […]

Phil AmmannNovember 18, 2015

Fatima Perez, most recently chief of staff for Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine, will become the new state government affairs regional manager for Koch Companies Public Sector LLC. With more than 15 years’ experience in state government, Perez has been a senior adviser to former Miami Mayor Manny Diaz and a senior legislative aide in […]

Phil AmmannNovember 18, 2015

On Friday, State Sen. Jack Latvala will once again join the effort to provide local families free, fresh Florida produce to create healthy holiday meals. For the 13th year, the Clearwater Republican will host a series of holiday produce distributions throughout Northern Pinellas County. Joined this year by his son, state Rep. Chris Latvala, Latvala […]

Phil AmmannNovember 18, 2015

As the saying goes: “even a blind squirrel finds a nut once in a while.” In a new email, Democratic Senate District 29 candidate Gary Farmer praises the Florida Legislature for “getting it right this time” on gun laws, and not giving in to the powerful National Rifle Association. “It doesn’t happen often in Florida: […]

Phil AmmannNovember 18, 2015

Self-made entrepreneur Randy Perkins believes stories like his simply aren’t possible anymore. That’s why he is running for Congress: to give back to the community so that others can have the same opportunities for success – with hard work and determination. As founder and CEO of AshBritt Inc., one of the largest disaster management companies […]

Phil AmmannNovember 17, 2015

Florida’s Chamber of Commerce is looking forward to the upcoming Legislative Session with a new blueprint for the effort to advance jobs, economic growth and opportunity in the Sunshine State. Now entering its 100th year, the Chamber unveiled its 2016 Legislative Agenda during a Tuesday news conference at the Florida Capitol. The Florida Legislature is […]

Phil AmmannNovember 17, 2015

Rob Fields, chief information officer of the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, is joining One Eighty Consulting, a Tallahassee-based governmental affairs consultancy firm. Fields, a 14-year-veteran of Florida state government, has been a top adviser to several senior government leaders on a variety of issues: health care, banking, insurance, motor vehicle and […]

Phil AmmannNovember 16, 2015

Taking advantage of a surge in popularity after several strong Republican Party debate appearances, Marco Rubio expects to draw a new crop of supporters with a Capitol Hill fundraiser Monday. As reported by Alex Isenstadt of POLITICO, the event invitation identifies about 70 financial backers for the Florida senator’s presidential campaign — more than half […]

Phil AmmannNovember 16, 2015

Pasco County motorists came to the aid of local officials in October for the fight against breast cancer, one of the most deadly diseases in Florida. Last month, five offices of Pasco County Tax Collector Mike Fasano joined the Florida Breast Cancer Foundation to help raise awareness and funds – nearly $5400 – for breast […]

Phil AmmannNovember 16, 2015

On Friday, Gov. Rick Scott announced three appointments and four reappointments, including Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward, to the Florida Commission on Community Service, otherwise known as Volunteer Florida. Volunteer Florida is the lead state agency for volunteerism and national service, administering $31.7 million in federal, state, and local funding for programs throughout Florida. The agency […]

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Personnel note: Former reporter Joe Follick joins Florida TaxWatch as Comm. Director

Personnel note: Fatima Perez joins Koch Industries to lead regional state gov’t affairs

Jack Latvala to host 13th Holiday Food Giveaway with Farm Share this Friday

Email insight: Gary Farmer praises Tallahassee for “getting it right” on gun measure

Email insights: Community, opportunity are why Randy Perkins is running for Congress

Florida Chamber unveils ambitious plan for job growth, diversified economy in 2016

Personnel note: Veteran state CIO Rob Fields joins One Eighty Consulting

Marco Rubio’s Capitol Hill fundraiser to draw wave of new supporters

Pasco County raises $5K in donations, tag sales for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Governor picks 7 for Volunteer Florida board