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Bruce RitchieMarch 10, 2015

A bill that would place a renewable energy tax exemption amendment on the ballot in 2016 passed their its committee stop on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Americans for Prosperity-Florida held a press conference to its opposition to a different proposed amendment dealing with solar energy. SB 400, from St. Petersburg Republican Sen. Jeff Brandes, would extend a residential […]

Bruce RitchieMarch 10, 2015

A bill that would place a renewable energy tax exemption amendment on the ballot in 2016 passed their its committee stop on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Americans for Prosperity-Florida held a press conference to its opposition to a different proposed amendment dealing with solar energy. SB 400, from St. Petersburg Republican Sen. Jeff Brandes, would extend a residential […]

Phil AmmannMarch 10, 2015

Gov. Rick Scott is pushing back against a report on Sunday claiming an “unwritten rule” in the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) banned the terms “climate change” and “global warming” in official communications. “It’s not true,” Scott said, writes the Miami Herald. “Let’s look at what we’ve accomplished. … Significant investments in beach renourishment […]

James CallMarch 10, 2015

U.S. Rep. Gwen Graham won the Florida’s 2nd Congressional District in November campaigning on a “North Florida Way” theme. Graham said that if sent to Washington then like the residents of the farming, fishing, and logging communities of the 14-county district, she would roll up her sleeves and work with others to get things done for […]

James CallMarch 10, 2015

Sen. Dorothy Hukill’s plan to keep an eye on spies in the sky cleared its first committee stop Tuesday. SB 766 would protect individuals and their private property from being photographed or videoed through the use of a drone. At lest 13 states have enacted laws addressing drones, or what privacy advocates have called “flying robots with cameras,” […]

Peter SchorschMarch 10, 2015

If the race to be the next president of the Florida Senate is only a special election in Senate District 6 from being over, don’t tell that to Jack Latvala‘s fundraising numbers. The Pinellas lawmaker has posted a head-turning fundraising report for the month of February — one that suggests, at the very least, that […]

Peter SchorschMarch 10, 2015

If the race to be the next president of the Florida Senate is only a special election in Senate District 6 from being over, don’t tell that to Jack Latvala‘s fundraising numbers. The Pinellas lawmaker has posted a head-turning fundraising report for the month of February — one that suggests, at the very least, that […]

James CallMarch 10, 2015

North Florida Congresswoman Gwen Graham has found a Republican co-sponsor for a crackdown on congressional perks. Graham, speaking Tuesday at a Tallahassee news conference, called the perks elimination act (HR 1339) a “common sense” measure that would save millions of dollars by prohibiting members of Congress from billing taxpayers to fly first class and rent […]

Peter SchorschMarch 10, 2015

Ed Montanari, one of St. Petersburg’s most involved and respected citizen leaders, will announce next month he’s running for the District 2 seat on the City Council, according to those close to the plain-spoken, razor-sharp airline pilot. Bill Dudley, term-limited from running again, now represents the northeast St. Petersburg district. In 2007, Dudley upset the better-financed Montanari […]

Peter SchorschMarch 10, 2015

The latest chapter of “4th Floor Files” talks with Agustin Corbella, director of the Government Law & Policy practice for Greenberg Traurig’s Tallahassee office. Gus Corbella advocates for a number of industry leaders, such as the Florida Hospital Association, AT&T, National Vision, the Satellite Broadcasting & Communications Association and the Seminole Tribe of Florida. His resume also […]

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Jeff Brandes' renewable bills pass first stop, group opposes solar amendment

Jeff Brandes’ renewable bills pass first stop, group opposes solar amendment

Former UF doctoral student told to remove “climate change” from paper

Five minutes with Congresswoman Gwen Graham

Senate committee clears bill limiting drones

Jack Latvala’s cash haul suggests Senate President race still alive

Jack Latvala's cash haul suggests Senate President race still alive

Gwen Graham debuts curbs on perks in Congress

Ed Montanari likely to begin bid for St. Pete City Council next month

4th Floor Files talks to Gus Corbella about Florida film, green ties and thinking big