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A.G. GancarskiFebruary 3, 2015

The Lenny Curry campaign scored four more key GOP establishment endorsements for his Jacksonville mayoral bid today, as the Republican frontrunner continues to build strength ahead of next month’s general election. U.S. Rep. Ander Crenshaw, State Sen. Aaron Bean, and State Reps. Janet Adkins and Charles McBurney have, in the words of the Curry campaign, […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 3, 2015

Joe McCann is taking his deep understanding of Florida politics and legislative talents to Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, one of the nation’s most venerable and influential law firms. Formerly a senior VP at Ballard Partners, McCann will now be Baker Donelson’s senior public policy consultant in Tallahassee. He becomes the latest high-profile acquisition […]

James CallFebruary 3, 2015

A bill exempting taxpayers’ email addresses from the state’s open record law Tuesday cleared a Senate committee on a 7 to 0 vote. Sen. Jack Latvala argues the proposal protects consumers from scammers who use digital skills to defraud people. “We want to protect people from being ripped off. It’s fraud,” said Latvala, who had […]

James CallFebruary 3, 2015

A bill exempting taxpayers’ email addresses from the state’s open record law Tuesday cleared a Senate committee on a 7 to 0 vote. Sen. Jack Latvala argues the proposal protects consumers from scammers who use digital skills to defraud people. “We want to protect people from being ripped off. It’s fraud,” said Latvala, who had […]

Christine Jordan SextonFebruary 3, 2015

Three hospitals are in the running to offer comprehensive medical rehabilitation services in central Florida by 2020 even though the state has announced no new beds are needed. The Agency for Health Care Administration announced on Tuesday it has accepted letters of intent from North Florida Regional Medical Center in Alachua County, North Brevard County […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 3, 2015

Same-sex marriage has been the law of the land in Florida for a month, but according to a new St. Pete Polls survey, 38.5 percent consider that a “bad thing.” The question asked of Floridians in the survey was about the fact that same-sex marriage is now legal. Did they think that a good thing, […]

Ryan RayFebruary 3, 2015

With Senate Minority Leader Arthenia Joyner set to term out in 2016, two Tampa Bay area Democrats are now gearing up for what should be an intriguing Democratic primary to succeed her, according to the Florida Division of Elections. St. Petersburg Rep. Darryl Rouson and former Tampa Rep. Betty Reed both opened campaign accounts for the stalwart Joyner’s […]

Ryan RayFebruary 3, 2015

With Senate Minority Leader Arthenia Joyner set to term out in 2016, two Tampa Bay area Democrats are now gearing up for what should be an intriguing Democratic primary to succeed her, according to the Florida Division of Elections. St. Petersburg Rep. Darryl Rouson and former Tampa Rep. Betty Reed both opened campaign accounts for the stalwart Joyner’s […]

Guest AuthorFebruary 3, 2015

In the fight to reduce prescription drug costs and improve quality, Florida employers, the state health plan, seniors and consumers have an ally in their corner with pharmacy benefit managers, or PBMs. PBMs are hired to negotiate discounts from drug manufacturers and drugstores. They typically reduce prescription drug costs by 30 percent for employers and […]

Guest AuthorFebruary 3, 2015

In the fight to reduce prescription drug costs and improve quality, Florida employers, the state health plan, seniors and consumers have an ally in their corner with pharmacy benefit managers, or PBMs. PBMs are hired to negotiate discounts from drug manufacturers and drugstores. They typically reduce prescription drug costs by 30 percent for employers and […]

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Lenny Curry scores more endorsements: Ander Crenshaw, Aaron Bean, Charles McBurney, and Janet Adkins all backing mayoral run

Personnel note: Joe McCann takes his lobbying talents to Baker Donelson

Jack Latvala's proposed open record exemption sails through first committee stop

Jack Latvala’s proposed open record exemption sails through first committee stop

Three hospitals want to offer rehab beds in C. Fla. but none show an interest in child psych or NICU beds

New survey shows 39 percent of Floridians think legal gay marriage a “bad thing”

Darryl Rouson, Betty Reed file for term-limited Arthenia Joyner’s Senate seat

Darryl Rouson, Betty Reed file for term-limited Arthenia Joyner's Senate seat

Mark Merritt: Lawmakers should embrace tools that cut RX costs

Mark Merritt: Florida policymakers should embrace pharmacy tools that reduce Rx costs for employers and consumers