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Phil AmmannJuly 12, 2015

A round-up of Sunday editorials from Florida’s leading newspapers: Tampa Bay Times — Better planning for end of life While most medical care focuses on keeping people healthy and alive, a proposed change in Medicare payments also recognizes the importance of assuring a humane death. For the first time, Medicare would reimburse medical professionals for […]

Phil AmmannJuly 10, 2015

Carla Coleman, a staff member of Alan Grayson’s congressional office, is also listed as a director of the U.S. Senate candidate’s controversial Cayman Island hedge funds. First reported by Joe Schoffstall of The Washington Free Beacon, Coleman, who worked for the Orlando Democrat since 2013, is listed on the most recent SEC filings as holding positions in two hedge […]

Phil AmmannJuly 9, 2015

On Thursday, Gov. Rick Scott announced nine appointments to a variety of state boards. Technology Advisory Council Scott began by naming three to the Technology Advisory Council, a seven-member panel within the Agency for State Technology to recommend and advise the state government on technical infrastructure. Peter Butler, 51, of Tallahassee, is the director of […]

Phil AmmannJuly 9, 2015

Nothing speaks louder than success, and few things are more favorable to a group than a “total victory.” Celebrating its success is the League of Women Voters of Florida, which is reveling over Thursday’s ruling by the Supreme Court that took red pen to the state’s congressional maps. It was — in the words of the […]

Phil AmmannJuly 9, 2015

Florida’s Supreme Court threw out the state’s congressional map on Thursday with a ruling that found lawmakers illegally gerrymandered political districts. Justices then ordered the Republican-led Legislature to redraw eight congressional districts, with two that expect to be heavily contested in 2016. Incumbents directly affected by the ruling are Democratic Reps. Corrine Brown, Kathy Castor, […]

Phil AmmannJuly 9, 2015

As Alan Grayson launches a campaign for the U.S. Senate, Republicans and Democrats are floating plans to replace the contentious Orlando liberal in Congress. One such possible candidate, State Rep. Mike La Rosa, cracked open the door on Thursday to a possible run for Florida’s 9th Congressional District. In a prepared statement, the two-term St. Cloud […]

Phil AmmannJuly 9, 2015

First lady Ann Scott read aloud to a group of summer camp students this week for the second stop of Florida’s 2015 Summer Literacy Adventure. Surrounded by sparkling waters and native wildlife of Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, Scott recited John Lithgow’s I’m a Manatee to a group of students from area summer […]

Phil AmmannJuly 9, 2015

Say what you will about U.S. Rep. Ted Deutch, he strikes while the iron is hot. With breakneck speed, the Boca Raton Democrat representing Florida’s 21st Congressional District sent the first fundraising email in the wake of Florida’s Supreme Court throwing out parts of the state’s congressional map. The state’s highest court found that lawmakers violated Florida’s Fair Districts […]

Phil AmmannJuly 9, 2015

Sanibel Mayor Kevin Ruane raised $96,590 in the first month of his Lee County Commission campaign, the most ever raised by a non-incumbent county commissioner candidate. Mmore than 150 donors contributed between June 3 and 30, according to a campaign statement. Ruane seeks the District 1 seat held by John Manning, who filed for re-election […]

Phil AmmannJuly 9, 2015

Florida’s Democratic establishment might be worried over Alan Grayson entering the U.S. Senate race, but some conservatives are thrilled. In a statement Thursday, GOP-leaning American Crossroads says they are eagerly awaiting Grayson’s campaign. Communications Director Ian Prior couldn’t be happier that the outspoken liberal will force Democrats to be accountable. “Washington Democrats may be recoiling in […]

Phil Ammann

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

Alan Grayson staffer listed as director on 2 of his hedge funds

Rick Scott announces nine board appointments

Email insights: Nothing speaks louder than success for LWVF and redistricting

Florida politicians react to Thursday’s redistricting ruling

Mike La Rosa opens door to possible run for Alan Grayson’s open House seat

Ann Scott reads about manatees, wildlife to kids for Summer Literacy Adventure

Email insights: Ted Deutch’s lightning-fast redistricting emergency pitch

First-month total hits $96k for Sanibel Mayor Kevin Ruane in Lee County District 1 race

American Crossroads welcomes Alan Grayson to Senate race with ‘open arms’