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Ryan RayAugust 20, 2015

Gretna City Commissioner Clarence Jackson announced Thursday via a theatrical campaign ad that he’s jumping into a now four-way race for an open seat in House District 8. The all-Democratic field seeks to succeed term-limited Rep. Alan Williams in HD 8, which takes in all of Gadsden County – the state’s only majority-minority county – and the southern […]

Ryan RayJuly 11, 2015

Democratic House candidate Ramon Alexander took in $12,154 in June fundraising from more than a hundred donors to add to his steep lead in contribution totals over fellow Democrat Brad Johnson in House District 8. Alexander’s haul takes his fundraising total to $70,649 overall in as he seeks to succeed term-limited Rep. Alan Williams in HD 8, which takes […]

Ryan RayMay 13, 2015

The 1st District Court of Appeal on Wednesday heard arguments from plaintiffs in their attempt to operate slot machines at a horse racing facility in Gretna. Gretna Creek Entertainment wants to overturn Attorney General Pam Bondi‘s opinion that invalidated the results of a 2012 Gadsden County referendum to allow the slot machines. Justices also heard from an attorney from Bondi’s […]

Ryan RayMay 13, 2015

The Tallahassee-based 1st District Court of Appeals will hear arguments Wednesday afternoon regarding whether or not the Gadsden County pari-mutuel facility Gretna Gaming should be issued a state license to operate new slot machines. More than 62 percent of voters there approved a county-wide referendum in 2012 that would allow slots at the Gretna quarter horse racing facility […]

Bruce RitchieApril 10, 2015

With a solar energy constitutional amendment proposed for the 2016 ballot, a pair of bills designed to provide tax savings for residents who install solar on their homes appears dead in the 2015 Legislative Session. SB 400 by Sen. Jeff Brandes, a Republican from St. Petersburg, would provide a ballot measure to extend a residential property […]

James CallApril 1, 2015

A Charlotte’s Web fix cleared its second Senate committee this week while drawing fire from patient advocates and black farmers for failing to increase permissible THC levels and discriminatory licensing requirements. Sen. Rob Bradley is asking his colleagues to keep the bill, SB 7066, moving while he continues discussions with stakeholders. Patient advocates’ concerns about the state’s inability […]

James CallApril 1, 2015

A Charlotte’s Web fix cleared its second Senate committee this week while drawing fire from patient advocates and black farmers for failing to increase permissible THC levels and discriminatory licensing requirements. Sen. Rob Bradley is asking his colleagues to keep the bill, SB 7066, moving while he continues discussions with stakeholders. Patient advocates’ concerns about the state’s inability […]

Bruce RitchieMarch 16, 2015

A House subcommittee unanimously voted to file a Public Service Commission committee bill after rejecting a series of amendments that included repealing a charge allowed for proposed new nuclear plants. The proposed committee bill, EUS 15-01, establishes term limits for commissioners, requires a person who lobbies the PSC Nominating Council to register as a lobbyist, […]

Phil AmmannMarch 10, 2015

A pair of Florida legislative leaders will be taking a break from official business to act as “dueling celebrity bartenders” for charity Wednesday at a Tallahassee fundraiser. It’s the inaugural Red Dog/Blue Dog Bipartisan Celebrity Bartender event, beginning 6:30 p.m. at Madison Social in Tallahassee. Until 8 p.m., Fort Walton Beach Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz and […]

Phil AmmannMarch 10, 2015

A pair of Florida legislative leaders will be taking a break from official business to act as “dueling celebrity bartenders” for charity Wednesday at a Tallahassee fundraiser. It’s the inaugural Red Dog/Blue Dog Bipartisan Celebrity Bartender event, beginning 6:30 p.m. at Madison Social in Tallahassee. Until 8 p.m., Fort Walton Beach Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz and […]

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Gretna Commissioner Clarence Jackson files for 2016 House run in HD 8

Ramon Alexander rakes in $12k in June to top $70k overall in HD 8

1st District Court of Appeal hears arguments in Gretna slots case

1st District Court of Appeal to hear oral arguments in Gretna pari-mutuels case

Solar bills falter in Legislature while ballot initiative rolls on

Charlotte’s Web at session halftime: New issues bloom while families wait

Charlotte's Web at session halftime: New issues bloom while families wait

House rejects effort to repeal nuclear power fee

Matt Gaetz, Alan Williams to "duel" for pet charity

Matt Gaetz, Alan Williams to “duel” for pet charity