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Jim RosicaJanuary 11, 2016

Florida Grown, the political fundraising committee that could fuel Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam‘s bid for governor in 2018, posted $765,000 in contributions for December, campaign finance records show. Reports were due to the state’s Division of Elections on Monday. December’s haul brings total funds raised to nearly $4 million, with total expenditures now at around […]

Jim RosicaDecember 30, 2015

From palace intrigues to pot, 2015 brought a plethora of material to the Capitol Press Corps. Trying to pick the top 10 state government stories is a subjective pursuit, to say the least, but here are the FloridaPolitics.com picks for the passing year: No. 1: The “firing” of Gerald Bailey Gov. Rick Scott actually forced […]

Guest AuthorDecember 28, 2015

From palace intrigues to pot, 2015 brought a plethora of material to the Capitol Press Corps. Trying to pick the top 10 state government stories is a subjective pursuit, to say the least, but here are the FloridaPolitics.com picks for the passing year: No. 1: The “firing” of Gerald Bailey Gov. Rick Scott actually forced […]

Associated PressDecember 22, 2015

Concealed handgun permits held by residents of 25 states will no longer be valid in Virginia, that state’s attorney general said Tuesday, drawing swift criticism from GOP lawmakers. Attorney General Mark Herring, a Democrat, said the state will revoke its reciprocity agreement with the states because their concealed weapon laws don’t meet Virginia’s standards. Those states hand out permits to […]

Phil AmmannDecember 15, 2015

Health advocate Robin Safley has been named the executive director of the Florida Association of Food Banks (FAFB). FAFB is a charitable organization that strives to end hunger in Florida, supporting 14 regional food banks that supply food for 2,500 community- and faith-based nonprofits. The organization has more than 31,500 community volunteers as part of […]

Jim RosicaDecember 10, 2015

A political committee affiliated with Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam reported $129,000 in fundraising for November, down from nearly $694,000 the month before. Reports were due to the state’s Division of Elections on Thursday. Putnam’s two top contributors were the Florida Medical Association and Ware Oil and Supply Co. of Perry, a petroleum products wholesaler, with […]

Jim RosicaDecember 9, 2015

Adam Putnam is in his second and ostensibly last term as Florida’s Agriculture Commissioner and “loves” the job so much he won’t comment on his future political aspirations – despite the open secret that he’s the GOP heir apparent to the Governor’s Mansion in 2018. Asked to clarify his future plans, Putnam again punted on the 2018-and-beyond […]

Jim RosicaDecember 9, 2015

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam on Wednesday said he won’t object if lawmakers approve a bill putting him in charge of regulating fantasy sports play in the state. Putnam spoke to reporters during an informal “pen and pad” question-and-answer session in advance of the 2016 Legislative Session that starts Jan. 12. State Sen. Joe Negron […]

Staff ReportsOctober 13, 2015

The state’s annual Energy Summit takes place this week in Jacksonville, where the JAX Chamber will co-host the event with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. “We’re bringing together industry leaders, academia and public officials to explore how Florida can secure a stable, reliable and diverse supply of energy,” said Kelley Burk, Office of Energy […]

Diane RobertsJuly 6, 2015

No doubt you’re wondering what new ways Florida’s alleged leaders have found to squander taxpayer money, suck up to the rich and further foul Florida’s environment. Well, prepare to be impressed: The Rick Scott administration is suing the feds for trying to protect rivers and wetlands. I mean, why should water get special rights: Does […]

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Adam Putnam fundraising panel tallies $765K for December

Jim Rosica’s top 10 stories of 2015 in state government

Jim Rosica's Top 10 stories of 2015 in state government

Virginia breaks concealed carry deal with Florida, 24 other states

Personnel note: Robin Safley named Florida Association of Food Banks executive director

Adam Putnam political committee reports $129K for November

Adam Putnam still coy about his political future — and still raising money

Adam Putnam says he’s OK with regulating fantasy sports play

Energy Summit starts Wednesday in Jacksonville

Diane Roberts: Top state pols defend Florida’s right to filthy water