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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 […]

Phil AmmannMarch 2, 2015

Whip out those checkbooks, Tallahassee lobbyists and PAC chairs, as the clock ticks down on pre-session legislative fundraisers. Florida law prohibits legislators from raising money during session, so the final hours before the 2015 Legislative Session – which starts Tuesday – means a last-minute whirl of fundraising receptions, many of which in the shadow of […]

Phil AmmannMarch 2, 2015

An old brewers’ adage: “Five ingredients for excellent beer: malt, hops, water, yeast, and friends.” As Tallahassee lurches into the 60-day 2015 Legislative Session on Tuesday, state Sen. Jack Latvala and Rep. Dana Young fired another salvo in the developing growler debate. In December, the two Tampa Bay Republicans announced the creation of the Brewing […]

James CallMarch 1, 2015

Tallahassee will become the capital city this week when lawmakers arrive at the state capitol Tuesday for the 2015 Legislative Session and begin debate on how to spend $77 billion. Other issues as well will be considered during the next 10 weeks; developing a state water policy, curbing the use of standardize test in public […]

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All over St. Pete, volunteers are helping neighbors who can't afford to replace refrigerators filled with food.

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

Get your checkbooks ready this week for pre-session political fundraisers

Brewing Liberty Caucus takes first steps towards victory in growler debate

The week ahead: Tally turns into Capital City