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Florence SnyderMarch 2, 2015

“Revered lobbyist” is usually an oxymoron, but not when applied to Ken Plante, who died Sunday night of Lou Gehrig’s disease. As the tributes pour in, it is hard to believe there was ever a time when Plante was not beloved of government reformers and their cheerleaders on Florida’s editorial boards. But that’s how it […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 2, 2015

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Jacksonville At Large City Council Group 1 candidate Anna Brosche has been collecting endorsements for the past few weeks, and another one just came in from watchdog group the Concerned Taxpayers of Duval County. “I am grateful for the support of the Concerned Taxpayers of Duval County. I believe my 20 years of accounting, auditing, and business […]

Peter SchorschMarch 2, 2015

Associated Industries of Florida’s H2O Coalition on Monday launched a television ad campaign to “inform Floridians about the need for the Florida Legislature to responsibly and fairly spend Amendment 1 dollars this session,” a news release states. The first ad begins running today in the Tallahassee television and radio markets. You can view the ad here. The […]

Melissa RossMarch 2, 2015

Jacksonville mayoral candidate Bill Bishop‘s latest campaign salvo is working to emphasize the unitary nature of the March elections. “Republican? Democrat? Independent? Undecided? The March 24th Election for Mayor is a UNITARY ELECTION,” the e-blast reads, “which means you can vote for any candidate you believe would be the BEST MAYOR for Jacksonville regardless of […]

Melissa RossMarch 2, 2015

Jacksonville mayoral candidate Bill Bishop‘s latest campaign salvo is working to emphasize the unitary nature of the March elections. “Republican? Democrat? Independent? Undecided? The March 24th Election for Mayor is a UNITARY ELECTION,” the e-blast reads, “which means you can vote for any candidate you believe would be the BEST MAYOR for Jacksonville regardless of […]

Associated PressMarch 2, 2015

Marco Rubio isn’t quite ready to say he’s running for president, yet admits it sure does look like he will seek the White House in 2016. “I think that’s reflected in both our travel and some of the staffing decisions that we’ve made,” the Florida senator told The Associated Press. “We — if in fact […]

Peter SchorschMarch 2, 2015

The James Madison Institute (JMI) on Monday announced the launch of two new policy centers and the addition of two new team members expanding the Institute’s physical presence to Central and Southwest Florida. The Orlando-based Coalition for Property Rights established in 2001, will now be incorporated under JMI as the Institute’s new Center for Property Rights. […]

Christine Jordan SextonMarch 2, 2015

Doctors and nurses could charge patients a set fee and provide services in exchange for that price and not be afoul of the state’s insurance codes under a proposed committee bill unveiled by the House Innovations Subcommittee. The proposed committee bill — PCB HIS 15-02 — allows osteopathic doctors, medical doctors and nurses to provide […]

Christine Jordan SextonMarch 2, 2015

Doctors and nurses could charge patients a set fee and provide services in exchange for that price and not be afoul of the state’s insurance codes under a proposed committee bill unveiled by the House Innovations Subcommittee. The proposed committee bill — PCB HIS 15-02 — allows osteopathic doctors, medical doctors and nurses to provide […]

Mitch PerryMarch 2, 2015

Welcome to March, where the weather is warming up and so are the politics: In Washington, where Benjamin Netayahu will give his much-anticipated speech to (most) members of Congress on Tuesday; in Tallahassee, where the Legislative Session begins in a little more than 24 hours; and in Tampa, where the municipal elections take place Tuesday […]

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Florence Snyder: In respectful remembrance of Ken Plante

Anna Brosche scores Concerned Taxpayers endorsement

Associated Industries H2O Coalition launches ad campaign highlighting “Amendment 1 is for Everyone”

Bill Bishop: Whatever party you’re part of, vote for me!

Bill Bishop: Whatever party you're part of, vote for me!

Marco Rubio close to decision about presidential run

James Madison Institute launches 2 new policy centers

House unveils "direct primary care" proposed committee bill

House unveils “direct primary care” proposed committee bill

Mitch Perry Report for 3.2.15 — Local leaders want to get serious about wage theft