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James CallFebruary 5, 2015

Negotiations to develop regulations for the state’s medical marijuana law are scheduled to conclude today. Patricia Nelson, director of the Office of Compassionate Use, said Wednesday that the intent is to publish a rule Monday, starting the clock on a 21-day comment period when the proposal could be challenged. The working document as it now […]

James CallFebruary 5, 2015

Negotiations to develop regulations for the state’s medical marijuana law are scheduled to conclude today. Patricia Nelson, director of the Office of Compassionate Use, said Wednesday that the intent is to publish a rule Monday, starting the clock on a 21-day comment period when the proposal could be challenged. The working document as it now […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 5, 2015

This morning we’ll learn how serious Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi, Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater and Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam believe in being independent agents, and not just handmaidens to the leader of their party, Gov. Rick Scott. Today’s Cabinet meeting at the Florida State Fairgrounds in east Tampa could be interesting, or maybe […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 5, 2015

This morning we’ll learn how serious Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi, Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater and Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam believe in being independent agents, and not just handmaidens to the leader of their party, Gov. Rick Scott. Today’s Cabinet meeting at the Florida State Fairgrounds in east Tampa could be interesting, or maybe […]

Gary FineoutFebruary 5, 2015

Republican Gov. Rick Scott, weeks after embarking on his second term with the Florida economy rebounding and a brutal election behind him, has been caught in a growing scandal that is threatening to tarnish his remaining time in office. Scott is the focus of controversy over his decision to oust the head of Florida’s main […]

Gary FineoutFebruary 5, 2015

Republican Gov. Rick Scott, weeks after embarking on his second term with the Florida economy rebounding and a brutal election behind him, has been caught in a growing scandal that is threatening to tarnish his remaining time in office. Scott is the focus of controversy over his decision to oust the head of Florida’s main […]

Ryan RayFebruary 5, 2015

As Lake Worth Sen. Jeff Clemens taught us once again last week by announcing his bid for Senate Democratic leader in 2018, there’s no such thing as ‘too soon’ in the term-limited game theory of the Florida Legislature. In that spirit, Republican state Sen. Tom Lee has filed to run for his Hillsborough County-based District 24 seat […]

James CallFebruary 4, 2015

Sen. Jack Latvala Wednesday tabled his growler bill after 95 minutes of public testimony and 20 minutes of debate. Florida is one of two states that prohibit a 64-ounce container for beer. Crafter breweries have been fighting for three years to get what they say is the most popular size for containers available in Florida. […]

Bruce RitchieFebruary 4, 2015

Environmental groups said Wednesday that the water and land conservation ballot initiative approved in November makes no reference to wastewater treatment and water supply projects and isn’t intended to pay for existing state agency expenses. The policy statement and news release issued by Florida’s Water & Land Legacy coalition comes a week after Gov. Rick Scott […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 4, 2015

On the same day that Lenny Curry scored the pivotal NEFAR endorsement in the Jacksonville Mayor Race, he received an endorsement every bit as important from JAXBIZ, the non-profit, non-partisan political organization affiliated with the influential JAX Chamber. The JAXBIZ endorsement, arguably one of the most coveted organizational endorsements in Jacksonville politics, came after the customary due diligence from the […]

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Charlotte's Web rules negotiations to conclude today

Charlotte’s Web rules negotiations to conclude today

Mitch Perry Report for 2.5.15 – Pressure's on Jeff Atwater, Pam Bondi and Adam Putnam in Tampa today

Mitch Perry Report for 2.5.15 – Pressure’s on Jeff Atwater, Pam Bondi and Adam Putnam in Tampa today

Widening scandal overshadows Rick Scott's 2nd term start

Widening scandal overshadows Rick Scott’s 2nd term start

Tom Lee gears up for 2018 re-election campaign

Sen. Jack Latvala calls time out on growler bill

Amendment 1 supporters respond — maybe — to governor’s budget

JAXBIZ endorses Lenny Curry for Jacksonville Mayor