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Jim RosicaAugust 21, 2018

A special panel of lawmakers continues to demand answers from medical marijuana regulators, according to a new letter obtained Tuesday through a public record request. Among the latest queries from the Joint Administrative Procedures Committee (JAPC): The identities of “subject matter experts” that the Department of Health plans to use to evaluate license applications, and whether a rule governing […]

Jim RosicaAugust 21, 2018

There’s no such thing as improper ‘bundling’ of issues when it comes to amendments proposed by the state’s Constitution Revision Commission, Attorney General Pam Bondi argued in a new filing on Monday. Bondi responded to a challenge filed last week at the Florida Supreme Court by one of its retired justices, Harry Lee Anstead. He said six CRC amendments […]

Jim RosicaAugust 21, 2018

Two environmental groups may soon duel in court over an alleged unpaid debt from an effort to get a state constitutional amendment on the environment before voters in 2014. The Florida Wildlife Federation last week sued Florida Conservation Voters (FCV) over what it says is an outstanding amount of $72,500 from a loan the federation […]

Jim RosicaAugust 20, 2018

I’ll drop mine if you drop yours, Ryan Torrens told Sean Shaw on Sunday night. Lawsuit, that is. Torrens, a Democratic candidate for Florida Attorney General, sprang a Sunday night surprise on Shaw, his primary opponent and a Tampa state representative. “Let’s both agree to drop our lawsuits – right now – and instead of meeting in a […]

Jim RosicaAugust 17, 2018

Incumbents Julie Brown and Gary Clark are staying on the Florida Public Service Commission. Gov. Rick Scott on Friday said he had reappointed the two to serve another four-year term each. His picks are subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate. The five-member panel regulates the state’s investor-owned utilities. Clark, 50, of Chipley, had been Deputy Secretary of land […]

Jim RosicaAugust 17, 2018

Rachel Nordby, who’s been a deputy solicitor general for Attorney General Pam Bondi, is heading to the Shutts & Bowen law firm as a partner in the Tallahassee office, the firm announced Friday. Nordby, who starts Sept. 10, will be vice chair of the firm’s Appellate Practice Group. Her hire follows another recent high-profile addition […]

Jim RosicaAugust 16, 2018

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Incarceration isn’t supposed to be a birthright, but it’s as though it has become one for Alan Crotzer. The St. Petersburg native became a cause célèbre when, in January 2006, DNA evidence led to his exoneration of robbery and rape charges after 24 years in prison. Now, records show Crotzer — who had moved to Tallahassee after leaving prison […]

Jim RosicaAugust 15, 2018

Protecting Gov. Rick Scott cost the state $2.5 million last fiscal year, up from $2.3 million the year before. That’s according to a new report from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. The combined cost to guard the governor, First Lady Ann Scott, their family, and the Governor’s Mansion and grounds was roughly $3.25 million in 2017-18, up […]

Jim RosicaAugust 15, 2018

Democratic candidate for Attorney General Ryan Torrens has countersued primary opponent Sean Shaw for libel, saying Shaw injured his “reputation in the legal profession and as a candidate for public office.” Shaw sued first last month to have Torrens kicked off the ballot, alleging the Tampa lawyer only qualified to run because of an “illegal campaign contribution” to pay the […]

Jim RosicaAugust 15, 2018

Devin Galetta now is deputy communications director to Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis, reporting to Anna Alexopoulos Farrar. “I’m excited that Devin is part of the team,” she said. “He is a thoughtful, steady, smart communications professional. I’ve worked with him over the years, and he knows this office and will be an asset to […]

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‘Please explain’: Legislative panel again questions marijuana regulators

Pam Bondi says certain constitutional amendments can be ‘bundled’

Loan for Amendment 1 passage sparks suit

Ryan Torrens calls for truce in Democratic race for Attorney General

Julie Brown, Gary Clark to stay on PSC

Personnel note: Rachel Nordby joins Shutts & Bowen

Alan Crotzer, exonerated after 24 years, back in jail

Cost to protect Rick Scott rises to $2.5 million

Ryan Torrens strikes back, sues Sean Shaw for libel

Personnel note: Devin Galetta now deputy comm’s to CFO Jimmy Patronis