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Bruce RitchieMarch 2, 2015

An Associated Industries of Florida advertising campaign criticizing “special interests” that want Amendment 1 funding for their “pet projects” is confusing, Audubon Florida’s Eric Draper said Monday. Amendment 1 will provide $757 million for water and land conservation programs in fiscal year 2015-16. Approval by 75 percent of voters in November led quickly to debate […]

Ryan RayMarch 1, 2015

Session starts on Tuesday, which means three things for Monday: the drink, drop and dash fundraising frenzy before the 60-day curtain falls; last minute roommate arrangements; and the Associated Industries of Florida (AIF) pre-Session welcome back reception for legislators, staff and politicos, drawing easily 2,000 attendees each year. Tallahassee reaches full capacity during March and April, bringing […]

Ryan RayFebruary 25, 2015

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With even the staunchest usual allies of business like Associated Industries of Florida and the Florida Chamber of Commerce joining together to support increased funding for Medicaid — a move that did not go uncriticized by the even more zealously free-market group Americans for Prosperity — it comes as little surprise that the more levelheaded Florida […]

Ryan RayFebruary 16, 2015

The 2016 Republican presidential field will have little problem finding veteran hands in Florida. Everybody knows Brett Doster, Randy Enwright, David Johnson, Marc Reichenfelder etc. will end up be gainfully employed this cycle. The last few GOP bumper crops — including 2010 and 2014 — though, have produced talented operatives, some perhaps off the radar of the […]

Bruce RitchieJanuary 30, 2015

Some of Florida’s elected leaders are calling for an open and robust debate on spending under the water and land conservation Amendment 1. But apparently not everyone wants to participate. Amendment 1, approved by 75 percent of voters statewide in November, will provide an estimated $757 million for a range of eligible programs in the […]

Bruce RitchieJanuary 29, 2015

Some of Florida’s elected leaders are calling for an open and robust debate on spending under the water and land conservation Amendment 1. But apparently not everyone wants to participate. Amendment 1, approved by 75 percent of voters statewide in November, will provide an estimated $757 million for a range of eligible programs in the […]

Associated PressJanuary 28, 2015

Sketching the outlines of their legislative agendas, Florida’s top Republicans pledged Wednesday to press for a bevy of tax cuts, more education spending and a review of controversial student testing in this year’s legislative session. House Speaker Steve Crisafulli and Senate President Andy Gardiner outlined their proposals during the annual legislative planning meeting hosted by […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 14, 2015

State Rep. Travis Hutson has a distinct edge with GOP primary voters in the special election for Senate District 6, according to a new survey of likely voters obtained by FloridaPolitics.com. Hutson is facing fellow Republican State Representative “Doc” Renuart in the race to replace former Sen. John Thrasher, who vacated the seat to become president […]

Christine Jordan SextonNovember 5, 2014

The Florida Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in a case today that asks the justices to decide whether the fee caps in the state’s workers compensation laws are legal. The high-profile case is Castellanos v. Next Door Company and it is slated to be heard at 9 a.m. in the Supreme Court building in […]

Daniel TilsonAugust 12, 2014

There’s an important primary election coming up Aug. 26, and early voting has already started in many areas. John Paul Alvarez is a Democrat running for state representative in House District 100. He faces three opponents. Two are candidates. The third is the Florida political system. Although I’ve done some past paid communications work for […]

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Ad campaign from AIF's water coalition is "confusing," Audubon's Eric Draper says

Associated Industries of Florida to host annual pre-Session blowout Monday night

Florida Health Care Association stakes out 2015 legislative agenda

5 Florida political operatives GOP presidential candidates should hire — now

Bruce Ritchie: Make your case publicly on Amendment 1 spending or don’t criticize others

Bruce Ritchie: Make your case publicly on Amendment 1 spending or don’t criticize others

Florida GOP leaders promise tax cuts and education spending

Latest poll from SD 6 GOP primary: Travis Hutson 37%, Doc Renuart 19%

Are fee caps legal? Supreme Court hears workers comp case today

Daniel Tilson: House District 100 election offers Democrats an opportunity