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Phil AmmannMarch 16, 2015

Three of Florida’s creative and advocacy leaders are asking the public to determine which of five worthy causes will win a stronger voice in Tallahassee. Open voting has begun today in the inaugural Cause[+]Effect campaign, where one Orlando-area nonprofit will win $20,000 in free infographics, advocacy, and marketing The trio of companies are Bubbled.it, which […]

Mitch PerryMarch 16, 2015

A bill filed by Crestview Republican Sen. Greg Evers that would allow concealed weapons permit holders to carry guns onto college and university campuses moved along in the state Senate on Monday. The Senate Higher Education Committee voted along party lines to advance SB 176. An identical bill, HB 4005, in the House sponsored by Greg Steube, a […]

Peter SchorschMarch 16, 2015

Emergent legislative pro Erin Daly Ballas is the featured Tallahassee player in today’s chapter of the 4th Floor Files. Currently, she serves as an associate on Jack and Kenya Cory’s Public Affairs Consultants team, where she began in 2008 as a legislative intern. Erin has grown into the firm’s go-to person for grassroots efforts, including […]

James CallMarch 16, 2015

The Senate Commerce and Tourism Committee quenched Sen. Jack Latvala’s thirst for votes by unanimously passing his proposal to end the state’s prohibition on growler-size beer containers. Florida law allows beer to be sold in sizes up to 32 ounces and more than 128 ounces but not in the half-gallon containers that are the favorite of craft beer aficionados […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 16, 2015

With a week to go until Election Day, Jacksonville At Large City Council Group 5 candidate Ju’Coby Pittman faces a complication outside of the realm of electoral politics. The Clara White Mission, where Pittman has been CEO for decades, faces a lawsuit predicated on a claim of discrimination by a former employee, Rhonda Baker-Stansberry. The lawsuit […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 16, 2015

With a week to go until Election Day, Jacksonville At Large City Council Group 5 candidate Ju’Coby Pittman faces a complication outside of the realm of electoral politics. The Clara White Mission, where Pittman has been CEO for decades, faces a lawsuit predicated on a claim of discrimination by a former employee, Rhonda Baker-Stansberry. The lawsuit […]

Christine Jordan SextonMarch 16, 2015

Legislative heavyweights lined up outside the third floor Capitol clinic on Monday. The four most influential legislators in health care — Reps. Jason Brodeur and Matt Hudson and Sens. Rene Garcia and Aaron Bean — weren’t talking Low Income Pool, telemedicine, Medicaid expansion, or any other health care issues, though. They lined up to weigh in and compete in the 2015 Biggest […]

Christine Jordan SextonMarch 16, 2015

Legislative heavyweights lined up outside the third floor Capitol clinic on Monday. The four most influential legislators in health care — Reps. Jason Brodeur and Matt Hudson and Sens. Rene Garcia and Aaron Bean — weren’t talking Low Income Pool, telemedicine, Medicaid expansion, or any other health care issues, though. They lined up to weigh in and compete in the 2015 Biggest […]

Bruce RitchieMarch 16, 2015

Rep. Dwight Dudley has filed amendments to a proposed subcommittee bill being heard Monday involving the Public Service Commission, including one amendment to require the election of PSC members. The House Energy & Utilities Subcommittee Monday is considering PCB EUS 15-01, an apparent response to SB 288, a PSC reform bill filed by Sen. Jack […]

Staff ReportsMarch 16, 2015

When it comes to gambling, Floridians like things the way they are. A new poll, sponsored by the Seminole Tribe of Florida finds a majority of respondents support the existing gambling compact and oppose any further gaming expansion statewide. More than 60 percent said they favor renewing the Seminole Compact, which the Tribe insists brings stability […]

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Bubbled.it opens voting for one nonprofit to win $20K in advocacy

Guns-on-campus bill advances in Florida Senate

4th Floor Files talks with Erin Daly Ballas on Keep Florida Beautiful, Whole30 and “Not Her Circus”

Growler bill draws unanimous vote, Jack Latvala to consider tasting restrictions

Jax Council candidate Ju'Coby Pittman named in civil lawsuit

Jax Council candidate Ju’Coby Pittman named in civil lawsuit

Capitol heavyweights aim to slim down in "Biggest Loser" contest

Capitol heavyweights aim to slim down in “Biggest Loser” contest

Dwight Dudley lines up PSC amendments for proposed subcommittee bill

Seminole Tribe poll says Floridians want to renew Seminole Compact