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Drew WilsonSeptember 2, 2018

The final days of summer are here. Labor Day weekend marks the unofficial end of summer, the last hurrah before the fall. It’s a time for barbecues and beers, to spend a few days floating in the pool or relaxing on the deck. But it’s also meant to be a chance to celebrate the American […]

Staff ReportsSeptember 1, 2018

Just like in 2016, we’re again asking every candidate, including incumbents, to complete a questionnaire we believe offers an interesting, albeit, thumbnail sketch of who they are and why they are running. If you are a candidate and would like to complete the questionnaire, email [email protected]. Significant other? Kids? Married to Oksana Massey, who is a nurse. […]

Danny McAuliffeAugust 31, 2018

Gov. Rick Scott announced on Friday an additional $3 million in grant funding for communities impacted by red tide. Over the past few months, Scott and the Department of Environmental Protection have rolled out algae-targeting grants in $3 million batches. The grand total to date: $9 million. That sum includes the $3 million announced in […]

Drew WilsonAugust 31, 2018

Lobbying compensation reports are in for the second quarter, and the usual rankings have been shaken up among the state’s top-earning lobby firms. After several quarters leading the pack, Ballard Partners has slipped to second place in legislative lobbying compensation while Southern Strategy Group ascended to the top spot. It doesn’t hurt that the firm […]

Danny McAuliffeAugust 30, 2018

Gov. Rick Scott is again asking the Legislature to reconvene and redistribute unused funds from a program that arms non-educator faculty members and security guards in Florida’s schools. Scott publicly asked members of the Joint Legislative Budget Commission to meet and unlock the money last week. Shortly afterward, Bill Galvano, incoming Senate President, and Jose Oliva, incoming […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 30, 2018

In April, we reported the next move of former Jacksonville Mayor and University of North Florida President John Delaney: work with a strategic alliance between Rogers Towers and the Fiorentino Group. The Fiorentino Group. one of the top lobbying firms in Florida, has clients across the state though Jacksonville-based groups make up the bulk of their client sheet. Delaney, who […]

Ryan NicolAugust 30, 2018

Though Amendment 13 remains in legal limbo, the Venice City Council is now on the record in support of the proposed greyhound racing ban being approved by voters this November. The city lies in Sarasota County, a county which has hosted greyhound races since 1929 at the Sarasota Kennel Club. But the Venice City Council is […]

Drew WilsonAugust 29, 2018

Incoming House Speaker Jose Oliva is holding a fundraiser in Tallahassee next week benefitting the new crop of Republican nominees running for the Florida House in the fall. The fundraising reception well be held at the DoubleTree Hilton, 101 South Adams Street, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. In addition to Oliva, Palm Harbor Rep. […]

Drew WilsonAugust 29, 2018

A few hours after the polls closed in Tuesday’s primary election, Ruth’s List Florida sent out an email touting “historic victories” for women candidates it supported across the state. Ruth’s List, co-founded by former CFO Alex Sink, works to elected pro-choice women in Florida. And while they didn’t score a victory in the top-billed race […]

Drew WilsonAugust 29, 2018

The Democratic primary battle between Kayser Enneking and Olysha Magruder in Alachua County-based Senate District 8 went from a snooze fest to a thriller in the blink of an eye. When all was said and done, Enneking walked away with an 18-point victory. “I am thrilled and humbled by the support I have received from […]

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