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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 […]

Bruce RitchieJuly 2, 2014

With a Florida Chamber of Commerce poll last week showing strong support for the proposed conservation lands amendment, the question lingers whether there will be organized opposition? Amendment 1 would earmark one-third of documentary stamp tax revenue for 20 years to the state Land Acquisition Trust Fund. Supporters say the amendment is needed because state […]

Guest AuthorJune 9, 2014

The rosy picture laid out recently about the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund’s status isn’t quite so rosy once you look at the real facts and consider the financial damage a storm would do to our state, given our reliance on government mechanisms and public debt rather than private capital. The managers of the Cat Fund […]

Guest AuthorApril 3, 2014

There are few issues that bring together interests from all across the state during a legislative session – and this year one example of this is water policy. For months, there have been workshops and forums all focusing on the future of water policy in Florida. Lawmakers and other interested parties have focused on water […]

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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

Bruce Ritchie: Will there be any opposition to the conservation amendment?

Tom Feeney: Florida’s Cat Fund isn’t as rosy when you look at the facts

Brewster Bevis: Dispersed water storage is good for Florida business