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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 […]

Phil AmmannFebruary 2, 2015

State Rep. Dane Eagle was cleared this past week of a complaint filed against him by an opponent in last summer’s Republican primary. Jim Roach submitted a complaint to the Commission on Ethics against the Cape Coral Republican over a bill he sponsored in the previous legislative session. Roach, who lost to Eagle in a […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 2, 2015

Floridians love to drink. So do many of the nearly 100 million tourists who visit the state each year. With more than 20,000 places to grab a beer, wine or cocktail in the Sunshine State, how do you find the best of the best? A new partnership between Extensive Enterprises and Florida Bar Tab will give that guidance. Extensive […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 2, 2015

Happy Monday! (Well, maybe not if you’re a Seahawks fan). As we lean into the work week, what do we have here on the front page of today’s Tampa Bay Times? A story by the Miami Herald’s Julie Brown and Mary Ellen Klas that features another deposed government agency head in Tallahassee — in this case, former Department of […]

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U.S. Rep. Cory Mills delivering Starlink systems to Florida Highway Patrol. Image via Mills.

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

Dane Eagle cleared of conflict of interest claim

Extensive Enterprises Media partners with Florida Bar Tab website to expand coverage of state’s drinking culture

Mitch Perry Report for 2.2.15 – Another former state agency head blasts Rick Scott