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Staff ReportsNovember 27, 2018

Senate President Bill Galvano said if incoming Gov. Ron DeSantis can flex his connection to President Donald Trump to land Florida a Medicaid block grant, the state could expand health insurance for the working poor. As reported by Alexandra Glorioso of POLITICO Florida, Galvano isn’t aiming for a repeat of 2015, when the state Senate […]

Staff ReportsNovember 27, 2018

Ashley Moody, the state’s Republican Attorney General-elect, named Sen. Wilton Simpson, Rep. Chris Sprowls and lobbyist Michael Corcoran to serve as co-chairs of her Inaugural Committee, she announced Tuesday. “The Inaugural Committee will be responsible for planning and executing the events surrounding the inauguration ceremony on Jan. 8,” she said in a press release. Simpson, a Trilby […]

Staff ReportsNovember 27, 2018

Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam, whose department oversees charities in Florida, is offering tips for “Giving Tuesday,” observed the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services “helps Floridians maximize their donations by providing detailed information on charities registered in Florida,” a press release said. Putnam shared the following advice: — Use the […]

Staff ReportsNovember 26, 2018

Longtime lobbyist Louis Betz has devoted his time and energy to many well-known clients over the years, but now he’s aiming to tackle an issue of immense personal importance — with a little help from his friends, of course. In 2013, Betz was diagnosed with a terminal lung disease and his only chance at survival […]

Staff ReportsNovember 26, 2018

Democratic state Reps. Geraldine Thompson, Dianne Hart, and Ben Diamond have been named floor leaders, House Democratic Leader Kionne L. McGhee announced Monday. “As we transition into a new legislative year, I am confident of the progress this caucus will achieve,” McGhee said in a statement. “I am thrilled and honored to appoint such dedicated public servants […]

Staff ReportsNovember 26, 2018

Senate President Bill Galvano is dubious about the greyhound industry’s chances for compensation now that its livelihood has been taken away by voters. A constitutional amendment aimed at ending live dog racing in Florida won at the ballot box earlier this month with 69 percent of the vote. Amendments need no less than 60 percent approval […]

Staff ReportsNovember 26, 2018

With a tip of the hat to LobbyTools, here are the latest movements — both on and off — of the legislative merry-go-round. On: House Minority Leader Kionne McGhee has appointed new deputy Democratic leaders: State Reps. Margaret Good, House District 72; Shevrin Jones, HD 101; Richard Stark, HD 104; and Barbara Watson, HD 107. Off: […]

Staff ReportsNovember 23, 2018

Florida’s state parks are open 8 a.m.-sunset on Thursday, “offering an abundance of family-friendly activities in the beautiful outdoors,” the Florida Department of Environmental Protection said in a news release. “Holidays are the perfect time to visit state parks and trails,” Florida State Parks Director Eric Draper said. “Each year I look forward to taking advantage […]

Staff ReportsNovember 23, 2018

Don’t get scammed on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam is telling shoppers. This week, he offered a series of tips “to help consumers avoid scams,” he said in a release. For Black Friday: — Some retailers may inflate prices ahead of Black Friday to create the illusion of a drastic price cut. […]

Staff ReportsNovember 22, 2018

Every year since 1934, the Detroit Lions have taken the field for a Thanksgiving game, no matter how bad their record has been. When this year’s 7-3 squad squares off against the undefeated Green Bay Packers, you might find yourself wondering why the Lions get the plum gig of playing a nationally televised game every […]

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Paula Stark is hosting Buenaventura Lakes' 'first-ever' event to honor veterans.

Bill Galvano says Florida could insure working poor with Medicaid block grant

Big names tapped to head Ashley Moody’s inaugural committee

For Giving Tuesday, ‘Check-A-Charity’ before donating

Post-transplant, ‘Louis Betz 2.0’ to push for organ procurement changes

Trio of lawmakers joins House Democratic leadership

Top lawmaker skeptical of appropriation for greyhound industry

Latest on the legislative staffing merry-go-round

Get outdoors: State parks open for Thanksgiving weekend

How not to get scammed on Black Friday, Cyber Monday

Why do the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys always play on Thanksgiving?