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Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterOctober 19, 2016

The Florida Chamber has a message for its members: Go vote. The statewide business advocacy organization’s employer-to-employee news and information program launched its “Let’s Get Local” campaign this week. The get-out-the-vote program is meant to encourage employees to vote in the general election. “There’s more to this election than just the top of the ticket,” […]

Staff ReportsOctober 17, 2016

Rep. Kathleen Passidomo will face just one write-in opponent come Election Day. MaryKathryn Johnson, who filed to run as a write-in candidate in Senate District 28, filed a letter withdrawing her candidacy with the Florida Division of Elections. In the letter, Johnson informed elections officials she needed to be dropped from the election “effective immediately.” […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJuly 12, 2016

The list of backers is growing. Americans for Prosperity-Florida announced Tuesday more than 70 House and Senate candidates have endorsed the organization’s “Five for Florida” plan. “We want to make Florida the most prosperous state in the country for families and businesses,” said Chris Hudson, the state director for AFP-FL, in a statement. “Our Five […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJune 16, 2016

Kathleen Passidomo is hitting the airwaves. The Naples Republican announced her campaign will begin airing its first television advertisements Friday. The 30-second spot, called “Fed Up,” is meant to highlight her position on illegal immigration and repealing federal mandates under the Affordable Care Act, often called Obamacare. “Southwest Florida is fed up with the federal […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterMay 13, 2016

Amanda Murphy has received enough signatures to secure a spot on the ballot. Murphy announced Friday she received enough verified signatures to qualify in House District 36. The New Port Richey Democrat is currently running unopposed for re-election. “I am honored to have the faith and support of my community,” she said in a statement. […]

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Florida Chamber: ‘Every vote counts and makes a difference’

Kathleen Passidomo to face one write-in candidate in SD 28 election

AFP Florida announces 2016 endorsers to ‘Five for Florida’ plan

Kathleen Passidomo releases her first SD 28 advertisement

Amanda Murphy receives enough signatures to qualify in HD 36