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Drew WilsonMay 1, 2018

The Associated Industries of Florida on Tuesday released a report measuring how closely Florida lawmakers’ votes aligned with its interests. The conservative business group’s 2018 Voting Records report found a slight uptick in lawmaker support for AIF-backed legislation, with 78 percent of the Senate and 91 percent of the House voting in favor of its […]

Drew WilsonApril 21, 2018

Freshman Rep. Amber Mariano is holding a golf tournament in support of her House District 36 re-election campaign in Wesley Chapel on June 9. The event will be held at the Saddlebrook Resort & Spa, 5700 Saddlebrook Way. Registration is set to begin at 11:30 am on the day of, with a shotgun start scheduled […]

Phil AmmannApril 11, 2018

With a tip of the hat to LobbyTools, here are the latest movements – both on and off – of the legislative merry-go-round. On: Holly Maxwell is the committee receptionist for Senate Appropriations. Off: Jay Shannon and Jacob Flaherty are no longer legislative assistants for Fort Lauderdale Democratic Sen. Gary Farmer. Off: Marilyn Barnes is no longer […]

Drew WilsonMarch 31, 2018

Freshman Republican Rep. Amber Mariano picked up a primary challenger this week in her re-election campaign for House District 36. Holiday Republican Joseph Molnar filed for the seat Wednesday, joining Mariano and New Port Richey Democrat Linda Jack in the race for the Pasco County seat. Molnar’s resume includes several stints working for the Republican […]

Drew WilsonFebruary 5, 2018

Republican state Rep. Matt Caldwell announced another block endorsement for his Agriculture Commissioner campaign from colleagues in the Florida House Monday, this time mostly from the Tampa Bay area. “I am proud to receive the endorsements from my colleagues. I will continue to work hard to earn support from Floridians across the Sunshine State, who […]

A.G. GancarskiSeptember 14, 2017

August historically isn’t a hot month for political fundraising, and the Irma aftermath may make some readers forget about politics. However, politics goes on — and in that context, a look at Northeast Florida fundraising, broken down by candidate category. Attorney General Rep. Jay Fant continued to struggle raising funds in August, bringing in just over […]

Mitch PerryAugust 18, 2017

A day after state Sen. Tom Lee indicated he would enter the race for Florida’s Chief Financial Officer, Gov. Rick Scott committed to helping current CFO Jimmy Patronis stay in the position. “I’ve known Jimmy for a long time. I appointed Jimmy because I think he’s going to do a really good job as the […]

Mitch PerryJune 6, 2017

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Democrat Linda Jack, a veterinarian from New Port Richey, has filed to run for the Florida House District 36 seat currently held by Republican Amber Mariano. Dr.Jack is a Florida native who spent many years traveling, performing and teaching as a professional musician, based in New York, Boston and Nashville. She then switched careers after […]

Mitch PerryMarch 21, 2017

Legislation that would refigure the Tampa Bay Area Regional Transit Authority (TBARTA) had its first hearing in the Florida Legislature, where it became clear changes may be needed if its to pass. The bill was introduced by Clearwater state Senator Jack Latvala earlier this month, and is being sponsored in the House by Plant City Republican Dan Raulerson. The bill (HB […]

Staff ReportsFebruary 20, 2017

There’s one committee week left until the start of the 2017 Legislative Session, and you can bet lawmakers will be doing more than just debating the merits of their bills during their time in the capital city this week. House Majority, the campaign arm of the Florida GOP, will host fundraisers for several House Republicans, […]

Tag: Amber Mariano

Republican lawmakers earn high grades on Associated Industries’ report card

Amber Mariano holding golf tournament fundraiser in June

Latest on the legislative staffing merry-go-round

Amber Mariano draws primary challenger in HD 36

Matt Caldwell announces ‘seventh wave’ of endorsements for Ag Commissioner bid

Northeast Florida candidates’ fundraising in August: Some sizzled, some fizzled

Rick Scott: I will do ‘everything I can’ to ensure Jimmy Patronis stays CFO in 2018

New Port Richey Democrat Linda Jack to challenge Amber Mariano in state House Distirct 36

Bill creating Tampa Bay area transit authority gets first hearing in Legislature

Busy week for fundraising ahead of 2017 Legislative Session