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Mitch PerryMarch 18, 2015

A bill exempting taxpayers’ email addresses from the state’s open record law advanced in the Florida Senate on Wednesday. Clearwater Republican Jack Latvala argues the proposal protects consumers from scammers who use digital skills to defraud people. Latvala says he’s sponsoring the bill because tax collectors requested he do so. Senate Minority Leader Arthenia Joyner questioned the […]

Bruce RitchieMarch 18, 2015

Environmental groups continued Wednesday to criticize a House water bill in advance of a Senate committee workshop while an industry group said the legislation offers a statewide approach to Florida’s water needs. HB 7003 recognizes the Central Florida Water Initiative in state law while eliminating a South Florida Water Management District farm permitting program for […]

Staff ReportsMarch 18, 2015

Reaching out to mainstream and new media journalists who cover Florida’s capital political corridor just got a lot easier, thanks to a new mobile app launched today by Sachs Media Group. The free app, available on iOS and Android devices, connects users to the entire Capitol Press Corps. For those who live and breathe Florida government […]

Phil AmmannMarch 18, 2015

Several top GOP strategists are considering joining Right to Rise, the super PAC of likely presidential candidate Jeb Bush. According to the Washington Post, a handful of select Republican Party operatives could be the nucleus of a well-funded group operating outside any official campaign, to promote Bush’s as-of-yet unannounced candidacy and tear down any challenges. […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 18, 2015

On today’s episode of First Coast Connect on WJCT-FM, Jacksonville Mayoral Candidate Bill Bishop took calls from listeners. Bishop has been the beneficiary of favorable coverage on this program, yet like Lenny Curry yesterday, Bishop dealt with tough questions from the NPR affiliate’s listeners and guest host Jessica Palombo. The most surprising takeaway from this performance will be for Bishop’s […]

Peter SchorschMarch 18, 2015

Carlton Fields Jorden Burt announced today the addition of Matthew Leopold, former General Counsel of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection Agency (DEP) and former attorney at the U.S. Department of Justice. Leopold joins the firm as Of Counsel in Tallahassee. He will be a member of the Government Law and Consulting practice group. With […]

Mitch PerryMarch 18, 2015

There’s less than a week to go in the Tampa District 6 City Council runoff election, and although the race is officially nonpartisan, both candidates are making a partisan pitch to their fellow party members. “We have a great opportunity one week to make history. I could be the first Republican in District 6 to […]

Mitch PerryMarch 18, 2015

There’s less than a week to go in the Tampa District 6 City Council runoff election, and although the race is officially nonpartisan, both candidates are making a partisan pitch to their fellow party members. “We have a great opportunity one week to make history. I could be the first Republican in District 6 to […]

Associated PressMarch 18, 2015

U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio says that if elected president, he would “absolutely” defy stalwart European allies if necessary in order to revoke an Iranian nuclear deal he might inherit from President Barack Obama. Rubio, who is on the cusp of announcing a run for the Republican presidential nomination, says the next commander in chief “should […]

Kevin MeerschaertMarch 18, 2015

The Jacksonville City Council may have come up with a compromise that could inch the city closer to a deal on pension reform. However, finding a funding source for any plan still seems far down the road. Three council committees amended and voted on the latest proposal. The Finance and the Recreation, Community Development Public […]

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Jack Latvala bill to exempt taxpayers’ email addresses from open records law moves forward

Debate on House water bill moves to Senate

Sachs Media Group launches Capitol Press Corps Guide mobile app

Jeb Bush super PAC looks to add top GOP strategists

Bill Bishop pivots to the right on Jax radio appearance

Personnel note: Carlton Fields Jorden Burt adds former DEP general counsel Matthew Leopold

Jackie Toledo asks Hillsborough Republicans to help her “make history”

Jackie Toledo asks Hillsborough Republicans to help her "make history"

Marco Rubio willing to defy European allies on possible Iran deal

Jax City Council seeks possible compromise on pension reform