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Staff ReportsJuly 12, 2017

Sen. Jack Latvala is stepping up to help the Republican Party of Florida, and he’s calling on others to follow his lead. The Clearwater Republican took to Twitter on Wednesday to say he plans to raise $25,000 to the Florida GOP in both the third and fourth quarter, for a total of $50,000 in the […]

Jim RosicaJuly 12, 2017

As expected, a Tallahassee judge has entered a written order following his decision last month that he had gotten it “wrong the first time” and said games known as “pre-reveal” are in fact illegal slot machines. Circuit Judge John Cooper this week filed a “final declaratory judgment,” which allows Gator Coin II—the Jacksonville company that distributes the games—to now appeal to […]

Staff ReportsJuly 11, 2017

Five new members have joined The Florida Bar‘s Citizens Advisory Committee, including recently retired St. Petersburg College president Bill Law, the organization announced Tuesday. Law had been the state college’s leader since 2010. Before that, he was a college president in Springfield, Illinois; The Woodlands, Texas; and in Tallahassee, as head of Tallahassee Community College. The committee is “an […]

Jim RosicaJuly 11, 2017

A lawsuit over how the state funds its clerks of court still is trudging along in Tallahassee, court dockets show. Circuit Judge Karen Gievers set a case management conference for Sept. 7, after lawyers for plaintiff Howard Forman alerted the court of possible “additional or substituted parties.” Forman, a Democrat and former state senator, was […]

Staff ReportsJuly 11, 2017

Senate Republicans brought in more than $700,000 in the second quarter of 2017, more than double what the Republican Party of Florida raised in the same time frame. State records show the Florida Republican Senatorial Campaign Committee raised $720,000 between April 1 and June 30. While the sum is down from the first three months […]

Staff ReportsJuly 10, 2017

Ken Kahn was appointed to the Enterprise Florida (EFI) Board of Directors, Senate President Joe Negron announced Monday. The appointment begins immediately and expires July 5, 2021. “Ken understands firsthand the opportunities available to businesses seeking to locate or expand here in Florida,” Negron said. “He has a strong educational background and the diverse business and […]

Jim RosicaJuly 10, 2017

After being pronounced cancer-free earlier this year, state Sen. Dorothy Hukill says she “feel(s) great” and already is “excited” to return to Tallahassee for next year’s Legislative Session. She’s also back in the saddle in her district. The Port Orange Republican’s schedule is packed this week: There’s a grand-opening event for a Titusville space-supplies firm, […]

Associated PressJuly 9, 2017

Gov. Rick Scott and House Speaker Richard Corcoran are trying to end their tug-of-war over the state-run Florida Lottery. Lawyers for both sides told an appeals court on Friday they had entered “good faith negotiations” to resolve a lawsuit over the lottery. A judge in March ruled lottery officials lacked the legal authority to approve […]

Staff ReportsJuly 7, 2017

Jose Mallea‘s campaign on Friday said the candidate sued opponent Daniel Perez in the special Republican primary election for House District 116, saying Perez was falsely claiming residency in his campaign filing documents. The suit, which also names Florida Secretary of State Ken Detzner as a defendant, was filed in Leon Circuit Civil court. Here’s the […]

Peter SchorschJuly 7, 2017

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Kim McDougal, Gov. Rick Scott‘s former chief of staff, is joining GrayRobinson‘s Tallahassee office as a Senior Director of Government Affairs, the law firm announced Friday. “Kim brings tremendous insight and invaluable experience to our firm, and will also substantially increase our expertise in the education policy and appropriations areas,” said Jason Unger, managing partner of the Tallahassee office. “The […]

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Jack Latvala pledges to raise $50K over next six months to Florida GOP

Judge files order after ruling ‘pre-reveal’ games are illegal slots

Personnel note: Five join Florida Bar’s Citizens Advisory Committee

Court clerks funding case continues in capital

Florida state Senators raise $720K in Q2 of 2017, doubling state party

Personnel note: Ken Kahn named to EFI board

Now cancer-free, Dorothy Hukill says, ‘I’m back’

Gov. Scott, Speaker Corcoran seeking end to lottery tussle

Jose Mallea sues Daniel Perez in HD 116 race

Personnel note: Kim McDougal joins GrayRobinson lobbying team