March 2017 - Page 26 of 105 - Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government.

William PatrickMarch 23, 2017

Braiding hair without a license could get you in trouble in Florida. So could cutting and wrapping hair, manicuring fingernails, auctioneering property, landscaping, interior design and timekeeping at a boxing match. If you want to earn money or start a business in dozens of job categories, Florida requires a state-approved license – and they don’t […]

Joe HendersonMarch 23, 2017

It’s not surprising that the so-called “whiskey and Wheaties” bill that cleared a Florida House committee Wednesday did so by a bare 15-13 margin. Any measure that makes it easier to buy booze will mobilize people on both sides. This bill is basically equivalent to one in the Senate, which would knock down the legislative wall […]

Peter SchorschMarch 23, 2017

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Jenna Buzzacco-Foerster, Mitch Perry and Jim Rosica. THERE ARE NO SWEET SPOTS THIS SESSION It’s that time: Heading toward the end of the Legislative Session’s third week, the Capitol cognoscenti like to handicap which bills are going to be part of […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 23, 2017

Residents of Jacksonville City Council districts 7 and 10 will have a chance Thursday evening to speak with their elected representatives. Councilmen Reggie Brown and Reggie Gaffney, both Democrats, have dueling meetings at 6 p.m. _____ Gaffney will meet District 7 constituents Thursday evening at the Highlands Library on Dunn Avenue. The topic: Jacksonville International Airport Community Redevelopment Area […]

Michael MolineMarch 22, 2017

The business community believes trial lawyers hold the upper hand in the Legislature for the first time in years. The business community is not happy about that. “Their bills are on rocket fuel and are moving through the process,” Mark Delegal, a partner at Holland & Knight, said during a panel discussion at the Florida […]

Scott PowersMarch 22, 2017

Insisting that the people on Puerto Rico can endure no more austerity measures, a coalition of Puerto Rican, labor, and religious groups marched in Kissimmee Wednesday to protest the federal plan being pushed to resolve the commonwealth’s debt crisis. “Puerto Rico Stands at the edge of a precipice,” declared Wanda Ramos, a leader of the […]

Michael MolineMarch 22, 2017

Tourism industry leaders hope to escape the Legislative Session with a least a reasonable portion of Visit Florida intact, notwithstanding hostility in the House toward economic incentives that many members consider corporate welfare. “Never underestimate the power of the veto pen,” Carol Dover, president and CEO of the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association, said during […]

Associated PressMarch 22, 2017

A prosecutor who was given a case involving a police officer’s murder by Florida’s governor after the original prosecutor said her office would no longer seek the death penalty says the original prosecutor has no authority to ask for the case back. Gov. Rick Scott gave the case against Markeith Loyd to State Attorney Brad […]

Drew WilsonMarch 22, 2017

The House Government Accountability Committee approved a pair of bills Wednesday that would add a long list of ethics and reporting requirements into Florida law. HB 479, sponsored by Republican Rep. Larry Metz, would require many agencies to establish internal controls to prevent “fraud, waste and abuse,” force cities and counties to post their proposed […]

Florence SnyderMarch 22, 2017

If you’re old enough to get married, you’re old enough to have a will, but that’s not something the Wedding Planner will tell you. Your parents probably won’t tell you, either; it’s a statistically safe bet that your parents, your grandparents, and your wedding planner don’t have a will of their own. Death is hard. […]

Month: March 2017

Lawmakers aim to create jobs by cutting occupational licensing red-tape

Joe Henderson: Time for wall between whiskey & Wheaties to crumble

Sunburn for 3.23.17 – Pepi’s sweet spot; Cruz’ talking points; whiskey & Wheaties coming together; Semblers spotted; Congrats Matt Hunter!

Jax City Councilmembers Reggie Gaffney, Reggie Brown hosting town hall meetings Thursday

Chamber laments the rise of trial bar’s influence with Florida Legislature

Puerto Rican alliance protests austerity measures on island

Tourism advocates raise specter of Rick Scott’s veto in Visit Florida fight

New prosecutor says old prosecutor shouldn’t get case back

House committee sends pair of ethics bills to chamber floor

If you’re old enough to get married, you’re old enough to have a will