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Staff ReportsMay 23, 2017

The Islamic State group claimed responsibility Tuesday for the suicide bombing at an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester that left 22 people dead and sparked a stampede of young concertgoers. The attack was the deadliest in Britain since four suicide bombers killed 52 London commuters on subway trains and a bus in July 2005. Here […]

Staff ReportsMay 23, 2017

More changes are coming to the Florida Democratic Party. Stephen Bittel, the chairman of the state party, announced several key staffing changes, including the promotions of Roosevelt Holmes and Johanna Cervone, Monday. In a statement, Bittel said the state party has seen a resurgence in recent months, and he is confident the “new Florida Democratic […]

Staff ReportsMay 22, 2017

Gov. Rick Scott’s trade mission to Argentina has resulted in $24 million in sales to companies that participated, the governor’s office announced Monday. “Enterprise Florida led this mission, and they do important work to connect Florida small business with opportunities in international markets,” Scott said in a written statement, referencing the state’s embattled economic development […]

Staff ReportsMay 22, 2017

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The Drug Free America Foundation is adding its voice to those calling for a Special Session on Medical Marijuana Implementation, according to a Monday press release. “It is critical that our leaders call a special session to complete the unfinished business of implementing Amendment 2,” said Calvina Fay, executive director of the Foundation. “Moreover, it is short-sighted to […]

Staff ReportsMay 22, 2017

Laura Lenhart is joining Frontier Communications as its head of government and regulatory affairs for Florida, the company announced last week. “We are delighted to welcome Laura as a strong addition to the Frontier team,” said Allison Ellis, Frontier’s senior vice president for regulatory affairs, in a statement. “As we continue to execute our growth […]

Staff ReportsMay 19, 2017

Rep. Daisy Baez is dropping her bid to replace Sen. Frank Artiles in the Florida Senate. In a statement Friday, the Coral Gables Democrat cited her mother’s deteriorating health as the reason she decided to end her campaign. “Just after announcing my intention to run for the Florida Senate, my mother’s health deteriorated and it […]

Staff ReportsMay 18, 2017

The Florida League of Cities on Thursday asked Gov. Rick Scott to veto a measure it says will “deprive cities of their authority to regulate the use of public rights of way.” The bill (HB 687), sponsored by St. Cloud Republican state Rep. Mike La Rosa, pre-empts to the state the regulation of telecommunications companies putting “small wireless […]

Staff ReportsMay 17, 2017

Attorney General Pam Bondi on Wednesday announced a new consumer protection program “that will serve the unique needs of our military and veteran communities and directly assist with consumer protection-related issues.” The Military and Veterans Assistance Program (MVAP) is Bondi’s “most recent effort to spread awareness of and stop deceptive business practices affecting military service […]

Staff ReportsMay 17, 2017

Gwen Graham has scored the endorsement of civil rights icon Rep. John Lewis. “Only one Democrat for Governor of Florida —my good friend Gwen Graham — has the passion and commitment, the track record and the leadership skills to stand up, speak out, protect our priorities, and get things done,” the Georgia Democrat said in […]

Staff ReportsMay 17, 2017

Rep. Matt Caldwell is introducing himself to voters in a new campaign video. Caldwell, who formally launched his bid for Agriculture Commissioner on Monday, released a video — which was first reported by POLITICO Florida — introducing himself to voters and explaining why he was running for the statewide office. The 2 minute and 30 […]

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Florida leaders react to the bombing at a concert in Manchester

Florida Democratic Party reveals key staffing changes

Rick Scott claims $24 million gain from his Argentina trade mission

Drug Free America Foundation wants marijuana Special Session

Personnel note: Laura Lenhart joins Frontier Communications

Daisy Baez drops out of SD 40 race

Florida League of Cities slams telecom bill

Pam Bondi wants to protect ‘military consumers’

Civil rights icon John Lewis endorses Gwen Graham

Matt Caldwell releases first campaign video