Staff Reports, Author at Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government.

Staff ReportsMay 13, 2018

House Speaker Paul Ryan said Saturday he thinks President Donald Trump will be an asset to GOP candidates this fall in states like Wisconsin that he narrowly won, even as he warned fellow Republicans that a “blue wave” could wipe out advancements made during his presidency. Ryan addressed about 600 people at the Wisconsin Republican […]

Staff ReportsMay 12, 2018

Former state Rep. Ritch Workman has a new job. The Melbourne Republican recently started as a special projects manager at Palm Bay City Hall, where he is tasked with managing the Brevard County city’s effort to make its facilities more energy efficient. Workman’s new gig was first reported by Rick Neale and Wayne T. Price […]

Staff ReportsMay 12, 2018

On hypocrisy and Parkland reforms The 2018 Legislative Session is behind them, but Florida Democrats aren’t relenting in opposing a plan to arm non-teacher personnel in schools. As school districts statewide determine whether to implement the optional Coach Aaron Feis Guardian Program, the Democrats are using the opportunity to dish out arguments critical of their […]

Staff ReportsMay 11, 2018

A good week for Trump, GOP candidates In the era of President Donald Trump, there is no longer anything called a news cycle in a normal sense. We are housebroken to breaking news. Things that are normally big headlines only remain that way for a short period of time, because someone, or something, takes its place. […]

Staff ReportsMay 11, 2018

August primaries are close to three months away. Vote by mail ballots will go out sooner than that. What that means is the time is now for candidates to show what their operations on the state and federal level really look like. And on the local level, where elections are still farther away, it’s infrastructure-building […]

Staff ReportsMay 10, 2018

The political committee behind a proposed constitutional amendment limiting gambling Wednesday said it “continues to gain momentum in critical areas of the effort, including fundraising, grassroots and social media.” Voters In Charge sponsored the “Voter Control of Gambling” amendment, which will appear on the November ballot as Amendment 3. The amendment would tie the hands of the […]

Staff ReportsMay 10, 2018

President Donald Trump is considering an Army veteran who is a Republican member of Congress for the position of Veterans Affairs secretary, part of a lengthening search for a nominee following the abrupt firing of David Shulkin in March. A White House official on Thursday said Rep. Brian Mast of Florida, who was elected to […]

Staff ReportsMay 9, 2018

A federal judge in Philadelphia has closed a lawsuit over a false advertising claim against John Morgan and his Orlando-based Morgan & Morgan law firm. The order for dismissal did not include any terms of the settlement. Court records show a settlement conference that had been scheduled for May 22 was canceled. Requests for comment were […]

Staff ReportsMay 8, 2018

Post-qualifying, congressional campaigns begin next phase Without a single vote being cast, Rep. Lois Frankel of West Palm Beach and Rep. Kathy Castor of Tampa have been re-elected to another term in Congress. As last week’s federal candidate qualifying period came to an end, no one stepped up to challenge either Democrat, thereby ensuring their return to Capitol Hill. Three other […]

Staff ReportsMay 7, 2018

Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine continues to bank money ahead of the August Democratic primary for governor. Per a media release from his campaign Monday, Team Levine “topped $2 million in April fundraising through its campaign account and affiliated political committee, including the Mayor’s continued matched investments in the campaign.” The release touts Levine as leading the race, with a six-point lead in […]

Staff Reports
Buccaneers QB Teddy Bridgewater. Image via AP.

Paul Ryan says Trump will be an asset for Republicans

Ritch Workman lands job at Palm Bay City Hall

Takeaways from Tallahassee — On hypocrisy and Parkland reforms

Delegation for 5.11.18 — Insights from the Beltway to the Sunshine State

Jacksonville Bold for 5.11.18 — Buy the ticket, take the ride

Gambling amendment supporters steaming ahead

Donald Trump considering Brian Mast for VA secretary

‘False advertising’ lawsuit against John Morgan dismissed

Delegation for 5.8.18 — Insights from the Beltway to the Sunshine State

Philip Levine brings in $2 million in April