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Staff ReportsApril 5, 2017

After calling for a review of U.S. policy toward Cuba, the Donald Trump administration is considering several options, with no clear favorite as of yet. However, the Miami Herald reports that Sen. Marco Rubio spoke with Trump “three times about Cuba.” “We’ve been walking through all these issues with the president and his team, figuring out […]

Staff ReportsApril 5, 2017

Jose Mallea is starting off his state House run strong, raising more than $50,000 in three weeks his campaign announced Wednesday. The Miami Republican announced in March he was running to replace Rep. Jose Felix Diaz in House District 116. According to Mallea’s campaign, he raised $50,000 since filing to run for office on March […]

Staff ReportsApril 5, 2017

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Cynthia Hefren is coming home: She will be VISIT FLORIDA‘s next chief financial officer, President & CEO Ken Lawson announced Wednesday. Hefren most recently was Assistant State Audit Supervisor for the North Carolina Office of the State Auditor. But she’s a Florida state government veteran, previously serving as: — Director of Auditing for the Florida Department of […]

Staff ReportsApril 4, 2017

Senate President Joe Negron appears ready to compromise in order to get a top priority through the Legislature. On Tuesday, Sen. Rob Bradley filed a wide-sweeping amendment to a bill (SB 10) that would, among other things, set aside money for water storage south of Lake Okeechobee, a top priority for Negron. The amendment essentially […]

Staff ReportsApril 4, 2017

Consumer sentiment among Floridians rose last month to the highest level in 15 years, according to the latest University of Florida consumer survey. The reading of 99 in March was the highest since March 2002 and the second-highest since November 2000. The 5.2-point increase in March followed a dip in February, which ended the month […]

Staff ReportsApril 3, 2017

If the results of a new poll are any indication, Floridians just aren’t that interested the 2018 gubernatorial election. The survey — conducted March 28 through March 29 by Gravis Marketing for The Orlando Political Observer — found 36 percent of Democratic voters and 63 percent of Republicans said they were uncertain who they would […]

Staff ReportsApril 3, 2017

Sen. Bill Nelson holds a significant lead over Gov. Rick Scott in a hypothetical 2018 matchup, according to a new poll. The survey — conducted March 28 through March 29 by Gravis Marketing for The Orlando Political Observer — found Nelson leads Scott, 52 percent to 37 percent. According to the poll, 12 percent of […]

Staff ReportsApril 3, 2017

Add a dozen more local government officials to the list of Floridians backing Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum for governor. Gillum’s campaign announced 12 new local endorsements, bringing the total number of endorsements to nearly 20 in the month since he announced his 2018 gubernatorial bid. In a joint statement released by the Gillum campaign, elected […]

Staff ReportsApril 1, 2017

Vern Buchanan announced three teachers in Florida’s 16th Congressional District were chosen for the Congressional Teacher Awards. The Sarasota Republican Congressman honored the recipients during a ceremony Friday evening at the Manatee County Board of County Commission Chambers in Bradenton. The Congressional Teacher Awards, established by Buchanan in 2014, are given out annually to special Suncoast […]

Staff ReportsApril 1, 2017

On Friday, Gov. Rick Scott announced eight appointments and reappointments to a variety of Florida state boards and commissions. Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County, Inc. Scott began by reappointing Luke Buzard to the Early Learning Coalition Hillsborough County, Inc., which collaborates with agencies throughout the community to offer a range of early learning services. […]

Staff Reports

Marco Rubio working ‘behind-the-scenes’ to shape Donald Trump Cuba policy

Jose Mallea raises $50K in three weeks in HD 116 race

Personnel note: Cynthia Hefren named CFO of VISIT FLORIDA

Senate proposes compromise over plan to build Everglades reservoir

Florida consumer sentiment in March hits pre-recession level

Poll shows Floridians undecided on 2018 gubernatorial options

Florida Poll: Bill Nelson 52%, Rick Scott 37% in hypothetical 2018 U.S. Senate race

Andrew Gillum announces a dozen endorsements from local leaders

Vern Buchanan applauds outstanding local teachers

Rick Scott announces eight state board appointments