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Marc YachtFebruary 2, 2015

When King Arthur is about to marry Guinevere, the song notes, “I wonder what the king is doing tonight.” A good question to those who built their house of cards selling the “Big Government is Bad” idea. This effective anti-government campaign plays on fears that those awful tax-and-spend liberals will reach deeper into voters’ pockets. […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 2, 2015

On his last day on the job as the executive directors of both the Hillsborough County MPO and the Planning Commission last week, Ray Chiaramonte learned that he would be immediately transitioning to a new gig – after being selected to become the next executive director of TBARTA, the Tampa Bay Area Regional Transportation Authority. The still very vibrant […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 2, 2015

The Jacksonville Daily Record reports today that Lenny Curry has passed a milestone — he has raised over $2.1M for his Jacksonville Mayoral Campaign, which started 8 months ago. Marilyn Young writes that “Curry’s fundraising total topped $2.1 million on the heels of a huge January, which brought in $439,585.” $329,500 of that total came […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 2, 2015

Hillsborough County Commission Chair Sandy Murman says she definitely will file for re-election for her District 1 seat for 2016 later this year, but hasn’t completely discarded the idea of running for a countywide seat. “I love my district and I’m happy to serve,” the Davis Islands Republican said when asked about her plans for […]

James CallFebruary 2, 2015

Pollsters continue to tell Floridians they overwhelming support the idea of allowing marijuana to be used as medicine. A Gravis Insights poll conducted last week found 64 percent of respondents said they would support a 2016 ballot initiative which read: Allows medical use of marijuana for individuals with debilitating medical conditions as determined by a […]

Christine Jordan SextonFebruary 2, 2015

Former lawmaker Sen. Ellyn Bogdanoff is now a registered lobbyist. Bogdanoff registered last week to lobby with EBS Consulting in Fort Lauderdale. Eleven clients have signed with Bogdanoff since January. Lobbyist registration reports show they include Tampa Electric, Broward Principals and Administrative Assistants, Florida Association of Local Housing Finance Authorities, Florida East Coast Industries and […]

Associated PressFebruary 2, 2015

Florida Gov. Rick Scott is refusing to turn over financial information that could answer whether he is flouting a state ethics law. Lawyers for Democrat George Sheldon want Scott to turn over detailed information about his various holdings. They also want information on investments controlled by first lady Ann Scott. Scott’s attorneys contend the information […]

James CallFebruary 2, 2015

Pollsters continue to detect overwhelming support among Floridians for allowing marijuana to be used as medicine. A Gravis Insights poll conducted this past week found 64 percent of respondents said they would back a 2016 ballot initiative that read: “Allows medical use of marijuana for individuals with debilitating medical conditions as determined by a licensed […]

Phil AmmannFebruary 2, 2015

U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, a potential 2016 presidential hopeful, is kicking off a book tour in early primary states with a trip to Iowa on Feb. 13. The Miami Republican says a final decision on a 2016 White House bid will happen in the coming weeks, going so far as to instruct his campaign team […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 2, 2015

Christina Johnson, president of On 3 Public Relations (On3PR) today announced the addition of Anna Alexopoulos to the On3PR team. Alexopoulos will be an Account Manager for the Florida-based, woman-owned firm. Alexopoulos comes to On3PR with more than seven years of experience in communications, politics, government and the nonprofit sector. Her experience includes time as Press Secretary for […]

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Northeast Florida’s housing market shifts, with lower prices and more inventory favoring homebuyers. Image via Drew Dixon.

Marc Yacht: I wonder what Republicans are doing tonight

Ray Chiaramonte is high on CSX and the Tampa streetcar as he takes over at TBARTA

Lenny Curry is the Two Million Dollar Man

Sandy Murman plans to keep Hillsborough seat in 2016

Poll finds support for medicinal marijuana remains above 64 percent

Ellyn Bogdanoff joins Tallahassee lobbying corps

Gov. Rick Scott won't give financial information in ethics case

Poll finds Florida voter support for medicinal marijuana remains above 64 percent

Marco Rubio starts book tour in Iowa, early primary states, on Feb. 13

Personnel note: Anna Alexopoulos joins On 3 Public Relations as account manager