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Phil AmmannFebruary 19, 2015
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Gov. Rick Scott announced on Wednesday three new appointments and four reappointments to a variety of state regulatory boards. Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority Scott began by appointing former state Rep. Doug Holder to the Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority. Holder, 48, of Osprey, served in the Florida House from 2006-2014 and is currently serves as a […]

Phil AmmannFebruary 18, 2015
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It’s not often you see the word “liberalize” coming from a conservative/libertarian advocacy group, but in the debate over Florida’s “Growler bill,” almost anything is possible. “R Street welcomes bill to liberalize Florida liquor laws,” is the headline of a press release from Washington D.C.-based think tank. R Street Institute was praising the passage of […]

Ryan RayFebruary 18, 2015
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Hobe Sound Republican state Rep. Mary Lynn Magar is teaming up with state Sen. Dorothy Hukill from Port Orange to push a sales tax exemption on industrial equipment in an effort to stimulate employment in Florida’s manufacturing sector. “Florida’s economy continues to improve and making this sales tax exemption permanent will provide companies with greater economic security, allowing […]

Phil AmmannFebruary 18, 2015
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Florida Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater announced a number of changes in leadership Wednesday, including new hires and promotions to his communication and legislative teams. Jon Miller is Atwater’s new communications director, Ben “BG” Murphy is deputy legislative affairs director and Elizabeth Boyd has been promoted to legislative affairs director. “These individuals bring with them a wealth […]

James CallFebruary 18, 2015
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U.S. Rep. Gwen Graham announced Wednesday she had filed her first congressional legislation:  a measure helping injured military veterans and 2nd District nursing schools. The proposal would boost the number of recovery coordinators assisting veterans in receiving their medical and other benefits. The Veterans Benefits Administration’s St. Petersburg Regional Office is among the nation’s busier claims […]

James CallFebruary 18, 2015
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U.S. Rep. Gwen Graham announced Wednesday she had filed her first congressional legislation:  a measure helping injured military veterans and 2nd District nursing schools. The proposal would boost the number of recovery coordinators assisting veterans in receiving their medical and other benefits. The Veterans Benefits Administration’s St. Petersburg Regional Office is among the nation’s busier claims […]


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