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Phil AmmannOctober 27, 2015

Florida’s economy is expected to remain strong for the next three years, boosted by steady population growth and healthy tourism. The good economic news for the Sunshine State came through its annual financial checkup Tuesday morning at the Florida Chamber of Commerce Insurance Summit taking place in Orlando. Providing the update was a presentation by […]

Phil AmmannOctober 26, 2015

Hillsborough County Commissioners Sandy Murman and Ken Hagan possibly violated Florida Sunshine Laws when they failed to produce public records requested months ago. However, after a 10 News investigation, WTSP reporter Noah Pransky says one Commissioner is apologizing while the other blames county workers. The situation stems from an inquiry into the murky relationship between […]

Phil AmmannOctober 25, 2015

A round-up of Sunday editorials from Florida’s leading newspapers: Tampa Bay Times — Benghazi hearings aimed at politics, not policy The Republican show trial over Benghazi lived up to the worst fears this week as House conservatives pummeled former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in a naked effort to damage her campaign for president. Nine […]

Phil AmmannOctober 24, 2015

After a pivotal week, the presidential race has become a tale of two parties on sharply different trajectories: Hillary Rodham Clinton has tightened her grip on the Democratic nomination while Republican concern is reaching new heights. Some officials are even considering what could turn into a GOP civil war to stop Donald Trump — with […]

Phil AmmannOctober 22, 2015

Florida’s Chamber of Commerce is strongly criticizing the Solar Choice Amendment, the day the proposal passed a major legal hurdle. Mark Wilson, Florida Chamber president and CEO, denounced the amendment after its language was approved by the Florida Supreme Court Thursday afternoon. He said, as it stands, the proposal is “driven by special interests that […]

Phil AmmannOctober 22, 2015

Daily fantasy operators, despite several outside investigations, continue to face serious questions about legality of industry trade practices under federal and state gambling laws. Steve Fainaru and Mark Fainaru-Wada of ESPN are reporting that NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has called for federal regulation of fantasy operators, even though he insists the league will continue its […]

Phil AmmannOctober 21, 2015

Now that Vice President Joe Biden has bowed out of the 2016 presidential race, Republicans are lamenting the loss of what could have been a stumbling block for Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton. In a prepared statement released Wednesday, Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Reince Priebus said Biden’s decision not to enter the 2016 race is […]

Phil AmmannOctober 21, 2015

Vice President Joe Biden will not run for president in 2016, he said Wednesday, ending a months-long flirtation with a third White House campaign and setting him on a glide path toward the end of his decades-long political career. Biden’s decision finalizes the Democratic field of White House candidates and likely bolsters Hillary Rodham Clinton‘s […]

Phil AmmannOctober 20, 2015

As Charlie Crist announces his bid for Florida’s 13th Congressional District, opponents once again gear up for battle with the former GOP governor. Coming from the pro-Republican America Rising PAC is a handy primer on the “Top Five Things to Know about Charlie Crist.” Calling Crist “ever the political opportunist,” the list dusts off several […]

Phil AmmannOctober 20, 2015

State Sen. Jeff Brandes is looking to help Florida communities address the effects of coastal flooding. On Tuesday, the St. Petersburg Republican filed SB 584, a bill to create a statewide flood mitigation and assistance program, providing up to $50 million per year in matching grant money. The money would help reduce the risk and severity […]

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Florida Chamber Summit forecasts state’s economy to remain strong for next three years

After several requests, Hillsborough commissioners produce Beth Leytham emails they said didn’t exist

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

GOP, Dems moving in opposite directions after a pivotal week

Florida Chamber denounces Solar Choice Amendment after Supreme Court approves language

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver suggests regulations on daily fantasy operators

RNC responds to Joe Biden announcement

Joe Biden declines presidential run in 2016

America Rising blasts Charlie Crist announcement, dusts off old attacks

Jeff Brandes files bill creating state flood mitigation program