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Associated PressAugust 11, 2017

The Trump administration’s own actions are triggering double-digit premium increases on individual health insurance policies purchased by many consumers, a nonpartisan study has found. The analysis released Thursday by the Kaiser Family Foundation found that mixed signals from President Donald Trump have created uncertainty “far outside the norm,” leading insurers to seek higher premium increases […]

Staff ReportsAugust 10, 2017

Denise Grimsley raised more than $150,000 toward her bid to replace Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam, her campaign announced Thursday. Grimsley raised a combined $152,000 — $103,000 for her official campaign and $49,000 for Saving Florida’s Heartland, the political committee backing her — during the one-month period. According to the Sebring Republican’s campaign, she has raised […]

Staff ReportsAugust 10, 2017

Matt Caldwell brought in more than $108,000 toward his bid to replace Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam, his campaign announced Thursday. Caldwell raised a combined $108,275 — $43,275 for his official campaign and $65,000 for Friends of Matt Caldwell, the political committee backing his 2018 agriculture commissioner bid — during the one-month fundraising period. According to Caldwell’s […]

Jim RosicaAugust 9, 2017

State senators on Wednesday filed the first tranche of general bills for the 2018 Legislative Session, with an assortment of new ideas and old stand-bys. The old: Sen. Lauren Book, a Broward County Democrat and mother of twins, filed for the second year legislation to exempt diapers from the state’s 6 percent sales tax. An effort this year, which […]

Mitch PerryAugust 9, 2017

Joe Saunders, who along with David Richardson, became the first openly gay member of the Florida Legislature in 2012, is rejoining Equality Florida as its new senior political director. In his new position, Saunders will lead the organization’s civic engagement programs, pro-LGBTQ mobilization efforts, and electoral programs. “I can’t think of a more important place to […]

Jim RosicaAugust 9, 2017

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Former lawmakers Greg Evers, Rich Glorioso, and Ritch Workman and current Rep. Tom Goodson have been selected to be interviewed to replace Jimmy Patronis on the Florida Public Service Commission. Another noteworthy applicant, former state Comptroller and retired Marine general Bob Milligan, was shut out of the process, receiving no votes from the Public Service Commission […]

Staff ReportsAugust 9, 2017

Americans for Prosperity-Florida is hitting the road to energize activists about tax reform. The grassroots organization is scheduled to hold “Un-Rig the Economy” town hall meetings in Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Orlando in August and September to talk with activists about the current situation in Washington, D.C. and energize them for what’s to come. The […]

Phil AmmannAugust 8, 2017

On Monday, Gov. Rick Scott announced five appointments to a variety of courts and state boards. Alachua County Court Scott began by naming Kristine Van Vorst to the Alachua County Court. Van Vorst, 40, of Gainesville, serves as General Magistrate and Judicial Hearing Officer for the Eighth Judicial Circuit. Earlier, she was a solo practitioner […]

Associated PressAugust 8, 2017

Florida has picked 40 projects from across the state that will get a share of $50 million aimed at restoring some of the state’s springs. The administration of Gov. Rick Scott announced the list of state-funded projects on Monday. The list includes projects that call for extending sewer lines and connecting homes with septic tanks […]

Drew WilsonAugust 7, 2017

Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam and Senate Appropriations Chair Jack Latvala are both set to speak at the Republican Party of Florida’s Quarterly and Executive Board Meeting this weekend. The Friday and Saturday event at the Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando will feature a handful of appearances open to the press, including a “Dessert with Sen. […]

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Study: Donald Trump actions trigger health premium hikes for 2018

Denise Grimsley raises $152K in July toward Agriculture Commissioner bid

Matt Caldwell raises $108K in July toward agriculture commissioner bid

Senators begin filing general bills for 2018 Session

Joe Saunders back at Equality Florida as senior political director

Greg Evers, Ritch Workman, others move ahead for PSC opening

AFP-FL to host summer town hall series with Ron DeSantis

Rick Scott announces five court, board appointments

State parcels out $50 million to help restore springs

Adam Putnam and Jack Latvala to speak at Florida GOP meeting