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Ryan RayFebruary 28, 2015

Former Enterprise Florida CEO and de facto Scott administration jobs czar Gray Swoope penned a farewell letter on Friday, marking the final chapter of his transition from the public-private sector to the private sector. After expressing his gratitude to the likes of Gov. Rick Scott and EFI Vice Chair Alan Becker, Swoope included an interesting detail at the missive’s very end: […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 28, 2015

The Jacksonville election is less than four weeks away, and early voting starts in less than two. Most Jacksonville voters have been inundated with mailers and by radio and TV ads. But if you’re one of those Jacksonville voters without a mailbox or any electronic media capabilities, you might still lack information on how to […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 28, 2015

The Jacksonville election is less than four weeks away, and early voting starts in less than two. Most Jacksonville voters have been inundated with mailers and by radio and TV ads. But if you’re one of those Jacksonville voters without a mailbox or any electronic media capabilities, you might still lack information on how to […]

Christine Jordan SextonFebruary 27, 2015

For weeks the administration of Florida Gov. Rick Scott has downplayed the expected loss of more than $1 billion in federal funds that goes to hospitals that treat the poor and uninsured. But that changed on Friday as it is becoming more evident that the state must come up with an alternative solution in order […]

Christine Jordan SextonFebruary 27, 2015

For weeks the administration of Florida Gov. Rick Scott has downplayed the expected loss of more than $1 billion in federal funds that goes to hospitals that treat the poor and uninsured. But that changed on Friday as it is becoming more evident that the state must come up with an alternative solution in order […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorFebruary 27, 2015

With a super-majority in the House and a strong majority in the senate, Florida Republicans stand a pretty good chance of getting their way during this year’s Legislative Session. But that doesn’t mean progressive Democrats aren’t still riled up with messages for lawmakers. The group Progress Florida came together in Governor Rick Scott’s first term […]

Phil AmmannFebruary 27, 2015

As Gov. Rick Scott seeks to replace Florida insurance regulator Kevin McCarty, the Office of Insurance Regulation has announced several strategic moves. Although staff changes have been forthcoming for a while, Steve Bousquet of the Tampa Bay Times reports they are unrelated to McCarty’s standing with the Governor and the Cabinet. Rebecca Matthews, McCarty’s chief […]

James CallFebruary 27, 2015

This week at the state capitol, we learned that Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam was a bit more concerned about how Gerald Bailey left the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and in preparation for the 2015 Legislative Session, we had some fun with numbers. The Tampa Bay Times secured Thursday a draft of an opinion piece […]

James CallFebruary 27, 2015

The Joint Administrative Procedures Committee Thursday sent a 14-page letter to the Office of Compassionate Use asking for an explanation of a proposed rule for the Charlotte’s Web law. The letter is here. JAPC’s chief attorney Marjorie C. Holladay asked OCU director Patricia Nelson to explain how the Department of Health reached the conclusion that […]

James CallFebruary 27, 2015

The Joint Administrative Procedures Committee Thursday sent a 14-page letter to the Office of Compassionate Use asking for an explanation of a proposed rule for the Charlotte’s Web law. The letter is here. JAPC’s chief attorney Marjorie C. Holladay asked OCU director Patricia Nelson to explain how the Department of Health reached the conclusion that […]

Gray Swoope joins Gov. Haley Barbour at VisionFirst Advisors

Corrine Brown’s “quick picks” are out now for no-information Duval voters

Corrine Brown's "quick picks" are out now for no-information Duval voters

Scott administration acknowledges Low Income Pool won’t be extended

Scott administration acknowledges Low Income Pool won't be extended

Previewing the 2015 Legislative Session with Progress Florida’s Damien Flier

Office of Insurance Regulation announces high-level changes

The week in Florida politics: Gerald Bailey fallout, medical marijuana and more

Legislature demands clarification of Charlotte's Web draft rule

Legislature demands clarification of Charlotte’s Web draft rule