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Staff ReportsJuly 11, 2017

Senate Republicans brought in more than $700,000 in the second quarter of 2017, more than double what the Republican Party of Florida raised in the same time frame. State records show the Florida Republican Senatorial Campaign Committee raised $720,000 between April 1 and June 30. While the sum is down from the first three months […]

Staff ReportsJuly 11, 2017

The Republican Party of Florida raised nearly $339,000 in the second quarter of 2017, marking one of the lowest quarterly fundraising hauls in more than two decades. State records show the Republican Party of Florida raised $338,942 between April 1 and June 30. The fundraising period covered a portion of the 2017 Legislative Session and […]

Staff ReportsJuly 10, 2017

Ken Kahn was appointed to the Enterprise Florida (EFI) Board of Directors, Senate President Joe Negron announced Monday. The appointment begins immediately and expires July 5, 2021. “Ken understands firsthand the opportunities available to businesses seeking to locate or expand here in Florida,” Negron said. “He has a strong educational background and the diverse business and […]

Staff ReportsJuly 10, 2017

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The state’s Democrats, in the wake of their Leadership Blue Gala, say they raised nearly $3.5 million through the first half of the year. Florida Democratic Party spokeswoman Johanna Cervone made the claim in a Saturday news release. “As part of their statewide plan, Florida Democrats will be on the ground working to register voters, […]

Staff ReportsJuly 7, 2017

Jose Mallea‘s campaign on Friday said the candidate sued opponent Daniel Perez in the special Republican primary election for House District 116, saying Perez was falsely claiming residency in his campaign filing documents. The suit, which also names Florida Secretary of State Ken Detzner as a defendant, was filed in Leon Circuit Civil court. Here’s the […]

Staff ReportsJuly 7, 2017

U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan is announcing the Florida Chamber of Commerce is endorsing his bill seeking to make it easier and less costly for entrepreneurs to start a new business. The Sarasota Republican’s “Support Our Start-Ups Act” seeks a fourfold increase in startup costs small-business owners can deduct from their federal income taxes, raising it […]

Staff ReportsJuly 7, 2017

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Republican state Sens. Jeff Brandes of St. Petersburg and Dana Young of Tampa on Friday endorsed former state Rep. Ed Hooper in his quest to replace Clearwater Sen. Jack Latvala, who is term-limited in 2018. Brandes called Hooper “a true advocate for his community … thoughtful, collaborative, and trusted.” “These are some of the best qualities […]

Staff ReportsJuly 6, 2017

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Frank E. Matthews, a lawyer-lobbyist with Tallahassee’s Hopping Green & Sams firm, died Thursday in Tampa after a “valiant battle against leukemia,” the firm announced on its website. He was 61. Arrangements are pending. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Matthews’ memory to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. The firm’s statement […]

Staff ReportsJuly 5, 2017

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Simone Marstiller, a retired judge of the 1st District Court of Appeal, will be joining the Gunster law firm’s appellate and government affairs teams and will be based in the Tallahassee and Tampa offices, the firm announced Wednesday. “Judge Marstiller brings vast expertise and judicial system knowledge,” said Lila Jaber, regional managing shareholder and head of the firm’s […]

Staff ReportsJuly 4, 2017

A compilation of Independence Day messages from Florida’s elected officials and politicians: Attorney General Pam Bondi: “Two hundred and forty-one years ago, our Founding Fathers signed the Declaration of Independence to ensure our right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Since that historic day, generations of military men and women have sacrificed everything […]

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Florida state Senators raise $720K in Q2 of 2017, doubling state party

Florida GOP raises nearly $339K in second quarter of 2017; figure marks one of lowest totals in two decades

Personnel note: Ken Kahn named to EFI board

Florida Democrats say they’ve raised nearly $3.5 million

Jose Mallea sues Daniel Perez in HD 116 race

Florida Chamber backs Vern Buchanan startup tax relief bill

Jeff Brandes, Dana Young endorse Ed Hooper

In memoriam: Frank Matthews, Hopping Green & Sams lobbyist

Personnel note: Simone Marstiller joins Gunster

Compilation of Independence Day messages from Florida’s elected officials, political leaders