Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government.

Bruce RitchieMarch 2, 2015

An Associated Industries of Florida advertising campaign criticizing “special interests” that want Amendment 1 funding for their “pet projects” is confusing, Audubon Florida’s Eric Draper said Monday. Amendment 1 will provide $757 million for water and land conservation programs in fiscal year 2015-16. Approval by 75 percent of voters in November led quickly to debate […]

Bruce RitchieMarch 2, 2015

An Associated Industries of Florida advertising campaign criticizing “special interests” that want Amendment 1 funding for their “pet projects” is confusing, Audubon Florida’s Eric Draper said Monday. Amendment 1 will provide $757 million for water and land conservation programs in fiscal year 2015-16. Approval by 75 percent of voters in November led quickly to debate […]

Mitch PerryMarch 2, 2015

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor of Tampa will be of one of about 100 members of Congress to participate in the 50th anniversary of the march on the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Ala., this weekend. The original march on the Edmund Pettus Bridge was one of the crucial civil rights march that led to the historic […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 2, 2015

The Naples News reports that 2012 Libertarian gubernatorial candidate, Adrian Wyllie, lost a case in Collier County Court today for driving without a license. Wyllie, who has not had a license since 2011, argued that his civil liberties were violated via Florida’s application of the Real ID Act — an issue that was one of the major […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 2, 2015

The Naples News reports that 2012 Libertarian gubernatorial candidate, Adrian Wyllie, lost a case in Collier County Court today for driving without a license. Wyllie, who has not had a license since 2011, argued that his civil liberties were violated via Florida’s application of the Real ID Act — an issue that was one of the major […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 2, 2015

Monday’s Compassionate Medical Cannabis Act hearing proved emotional and contentious, as prospective patients, merchants, and growers issued a litany of complaints regarding holes in the statute, including the claims from medical professionals and parents that the focus of discussion was tilted to the business end and not to providing relief to patients. The greatest fireworks […]

Mitch PerryMarch 2, 2015

Last week the Tampa Bay Business Journal reported that HART is seeking more than $50 million from the Florida Legislature this year, an amount that apparently surprised some members of the Hillsborough County transit agency. “I don’t remember $50 million,” board member Bryan Crino confessed at the agency’s monthly board meeting on Monday. That’s because most of […]

Christine Jordan SextonMarch 2, 2015

First District Court of Appeal Judge Nikki Ann Clark is retiring effective June 1. In an interview with Florida Politics, Clark said she has been a judge 22 years and before that worked as an attorney for 17 years. “That’s enough,” said Clark, 63. “It’s time to turn that page and start that new chapter.” […]

Peter SchorschMarch 2, 2015

There is a wonderful scene in Martin Scorsese‘s film Casino, in which the character played by Sharon Stone flings racks of betting chips into the air. With Little Richard‘s Slippin’ And Slidin’ blasting in the background, dozens of gamblers scramble across the casino floor attempting to scoop up as much money as possible. All the while, […]

Peter SchorschMarch 2, 2015

There is a wonderful scene in Martin Scorsese‘s film Casino, in which the character played by Sharon Stone flings racks of betting chips into the air. With Little Richard‘s Slippin’ And Slidin’ blasting in the background, dozens of gamblers scramble across the casino floor attempting to scoop up as much money as possible. All the while, […]

Uncategorized
Image via AP.

Ad campaign from AIF’s water coalition is “confusing,” Audubon’s Eric Draper says

Ad campaign from AIF's water coalition is "confusing," Audubon's Eric Draper says

Kathy Castor taking part in congressional march on Selma bridge this weekend

Adrian Wyllie loses “Real ID” case in Florida court, vows to fight on

Adrian Wyllie loses "Real ID" case in Florida court, vows to fight on

Compassionate Medical Cannabis Act hearing proves contentious

Hillsborough County transit agency has $50 million in needs from Tallahassee this session

1st DCA Judge Nikki Ann Clark announces June 1 retirement

Here's what (I think, maybe) is in Dana Young's forthcoming gambling bill

Here’s what (I think, maybe) is in Dana Young’s forthcoming gambling bill