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Drew WilsonJuly 9, 2018

Boca Raton Democrat Tina Polsky added another major backer Monday in her campaign to succeed exiting state Rep. Joe Abruzzo in Palm Beach County’s House District 81. The new endorsement came in from a political committee tied to the Florida Medical Association, a professional association that represents more than 22,000 medical and osteopathic physicians in […]

Jim RosicaJuly 9, 2018

Can “athletes” perform at their best if they are “confined 23 hours a day in a crate”? No, says the Committee to Support Greyhounds, in a new video posted Sunday on Facebook. The group opposes a proposed constitutional amendment aimed at ending commercial dog racing in the state. Amendment 13, placed on the November statewide ballot […]

Staff ReportsJuly 9, 2018

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CATECOMM, the juggernaut of Florida public relations, ads, and campaign consulting, is bringing on Michael Starr Hopkins. Hopkins is a veteran of the Obama ’08 & ’12 and Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaigns, firm principal and communications savant Kevin Cate told Florida Politics. Hopkins also is a former public defender, and a prolific cable news guest. The Democratic […]

Drew WilsonJuly 7, 2018

Senate Majority Leader Wilton Simpson gave his colleagues a helping hand last month by sending another $500,000 to the main committee supporting Republican state Senate campaigns. Simpson, who is in line to become Senate President if Republicans maintain their majority in the chamber through the 2020 elections, sent that money to the Florida Republican Senatorial […]

Staff ReportsJuly 6, 2018

The LIBRE Initiative released its “2018 Florida Legislative Scorecard” on Friday. “The scorecard identifies important legislation that impacts our communities across the state – including a key education bill that empowers families with more opportunity and options for a better education. It also reports on legislation that tackles wasteful spending of taxpayer dollars,” the group said in a news […]

Peter SchorschJuly 5, 2018

Longtime Tallahassee lobbyist Patrick Bell, one of the few experts in the claim bill process, has joined The Legis Group, the firm created by former Republican lawmakers Doug Holder and Rob Schenck. Bell has lobbied Florida state government for over two decades, with experience representing local governments, community colleges and private businesses. “I have been impressed with how […]

Peter SchorschJuly 4, 2018

Whether it’s lighting up the grill or some bottle rockets, Floridians are expected to bring some weekend flair to a mid-week Fourth of July. AAA – The Auto Club Group forecasts a record-breaking 46.9 million Americans will hit the road between Tuesday and Sunday to celebrate Independence Day, and Orlando once again tops the list […]

Drew WilsonJuly 3, 2018

Gainesville Republican Sen. Keith Perry outraised his opponents during the first three weeks of June, his second reporting period in a row atop the standings. From June 1 through June 22, Perry raised $45,750 for his campaign account and tacked on another $28,000 for his political committee, Building a Prosperous Florida. The campaign haul included […]

Scott PowersJuly 3, 2018

The Florida College Democrats have endorsed Sanjay Patel for his run for Congress and Margaret Good, Anna Eskamani, and Mark Lipton in Florida House races, the organization announced. Patel, running in Florida’s 8th Congressional District along the Space Coast against longtime incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Bill Posey, was the only congressional candidate picked for the […]

Peter SchorschJuly 3, 2018

Floridians snagged eight spots in Maverick PAC’s 2018 Future 40 list, more than any other state. Maverick PAC is the Republican-affiliated political advocacy organization of more than 3,500 young legal, business and civic leaders with 20 chapters nationwide. The group’s goal is to promote candidates and advance conservative issues. According to the PAC, “The Future […]

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Florida Medical Association endorses Tina Polsky for HD 81

Pro-greyhound racing campaign strikes back with new video

Personnel note: Michael Starr Hopkins joins CATECOMM

Wilton Simpson puts another $500K into GOP Senate campaign arm

LIBRE Initiative releases ‘2018 Florida Legislative Scorecard’

Doug Holder and Rob Schenck welcome Patrick Bell to The Legis Group

Independence Day is brought to you by these lobbyists and political associations

Keith Perry scores another fundraising win in SD 8

College Dems endorse Sanjay Patel, Margaret Good, Anna Eskamani, Mark Lipton

Sunshine State dominates Maverick PAC’s Future 40