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Phil AmmannFebruary 19, 2015

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

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 […]

Associated PressFebruary 18, 2015

Former Gov. Jeb Bush said Wednesday there can be no diplomacy with Islamic State militants, but only a U.S.-led coalition of Middle Eastern countries committed to “tightening the noose and taking them out.” In a wide-ranging speech outlining his vision of America’s place in the world, part of the Republican’s run-up toward a likely campaign […]

Ryan RayFebruary 18, 2015

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 […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorFebruary 18, 2015

With just two weeks until the 2015 legislative session, the rideshare company Uber is looking to drum up support from riders. In an email to subscribers, Uber asks riders to submit their favorite Uber story. “Have you used Uber to take a family member to the hospital? To catch a safe, reliable ride home after […]

Bruce RitchieFebruary 18, 2015

The Florida House has received $1.2 billion in funding requests for local water projects and some of those could receive money from Amendment 1, House Speaker Steve Crisafulli said Wednesday. Amendment 1, approved by 75 percent of voters in November, is expected to provide $757 million from documentary stamp revenue for water and land conservation […]

Phil AmmannFebruary 18, 2015

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 […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorFebruary 18, 2015

Pinellas County’s U.S. Rep. David Jolly is proposing a bill that would restructure the way immigrants who own small businesses in the U.S. apply and re-apply for work visas. The bill, which Jolly plans to file sometime in the next two weeks, would revise the current E-2 visa program for immigrant investors to make it easier […]

James CallFebruary 18, 2015

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

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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Governor announces seven board appointments

R Street Institute welcomes repeal of Florida alcohol/grocery separation law

Jeb Bush: U.S. must ‘tighten the noose’ in fight against IS

Dorothy Hukill, Mary Lynn Magar file sales tax exemption for manufacturers

Email Insights: Uber wants to hear your favorite Uber story

Amendment 1 could help pay for water projects, House speaker says

Personnel notes: Jeff Atwater announces new leadership team, promotions

David Jolly to file bill addressing temporary worker visa reform

Gwen Graham's first bill targets military veterans and nursing schools

Gwen Graham’s first bill targets military veterans and nursing schools