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Phil AmmannFebruary 6, 2015

With the 2015 Florida Legislative Session less than a month away, Senate President Andy Gardiner and House Speaker Steve Crisafulli will visit Holy Comforter Episcopal School in Tallahassee to examine some of the state’s pressing issues in its annual Spring Lecture Series. The event – titled “A Special Legislative Preview” — will be on Thursday, February 12 beginning 7:00 p.m. the […]

Phil AmmannFebruary 6, 2015

Citizens Property Insurance Corp.’s Board of Governors on Friday approved a deal to consolidate the company’s information technology and other functions to the EverBank Center in downtown Jacksonville. The planned move of the state-run insurer, scheduled for completion by the end of the year, will improve efficiencies and communication by bringing most Citizens employees together at a […]

Phil AmmannFebruary 6, 2015

A Florida children’s nonprofit marks two decades of mentoring low-income and high-risk students with a Tallahassee rally next week. Hosted by Take Stock in Children, the Rally in Tally will bring together more than 800 students, dignitaries and supporters – including Gov. Rick Scott and former University System Chancellor Frank Brogan – at the Historic […]

Ryan RayFebruary 6, 2015

The Northeast Florida Builders Association (NEFBA), a powerful consortium of Duval County-based homebuilders and contractors, has just come out in favor of Lenny Curry‘s bid to become mayor of Jacksonville. NEFBA announced its support for Curry on Friday. It comes amid a flurry of endorsements for Curry, including that of the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce-backed group […]

Phil AmmannFebruary 6, 2015

A handful of U.S. senators are asking two federal agencies to investigate Verizon’s use of so-called supercookies that track cellphone users’ habits. In letters to the Federal Trade and Federal Communications commissions today, the lawmakers said the company’s use of supercookies warrants a thorough examination by both agencies. Among the lawmakers is U.S. Sen. Bill […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 6, 2015

In the weekly category of winners and losers in the GOP 2016 presidential sweepstakes, Jeb Bush is considered to have won the week (although Scott Walker continues to feel the love from the grassroots). Jeb’s only real contribution was a relatively well-received speech in Detroit, where he won plaudits from some observers simply by showing up. […]

Ryan RayFebruary 6, 2015

State Rep. Shevrin “Shev” Jones has filed a bill in the state House allocating state funds to compensate the family of Devaughn Darling, a Florida State University football player who died during a 2001 practice session. Jones’ bill, HB 3517, would complete the long process of relieving Darling’s family for their loss, which according to a Florida court, came […]

James CallFebruary 5, 2015

With a little luck, a cannabis-based medicine may be available in Florida by the end of the year – even if the rule developed during two days of negotiations is challenged. Patricia Nelson, director of the state Office of Compassionate Use, navigated a 12-member panel of stakeholders through a thicket of regulatory issues caused by […]

Associated PressFebruary 5, 2015

Likely Republican presidential contender Marco Rubio will sign copies of his new book in Las Vegas this month. Penguin Books USA said Thursday that the Florida senator would be signing copies of his book American Dreams: Restoring Economic Opportunity for Everyone starting at 10 a.m. on Feb. 18 at the Barnes & Noble bookstore at […]

Daniel TilsonFebruary 5, 2015

Jeb Bush stepped through the public-policy looking glass this week, sharing his inside-out “new vision” for America, where undeniable facts slip through the cracks and fall harmlessly by the wayside of his 2016 presidential ambition. Posing as some sort of newfangled conservative populist, Bush stepped up to the podium to address the Detroit Economic Club […]

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Florida lawmakers to give 2015 legislative preview at Holy Comforter Lecture Series

Citizens Board OKs move to Jax EverBank Center

Take Stock in Children celebrates 20th anniversary with Rally in Tally

JAX builders association endorses Lenny Curry for mayor

Lawmakers call on feds to investigate use of supercookies

Mitch Perry Report for 2.6.15 – On Jeb Bush and Ronald Reagan

Shevrin Jones seeks relief for family of FSU athlete Devaughn Darling

Charlotte's Web negotiations end after 25 hours with plan to develop scorecard to award licenses

Marco Rubio to sign books in Vegas

Daniel Tilson: Jeb Bush in Motown: Hypocrite of the week