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Drew WilsonNovember 7, 2018

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Tuesday’s top-of-ticket results didn’t give Florida Democrats much reason to cheer, but incoming House Minority Leader Kionne McGhee says the party made decent inroads into the GOP’s intractable advantage in the state House. The victories highlighted: Joy Goff-Marcil in HD 30, Geraldine Thompson in HD 44, Anna Eskamani in HD 47, Adam Hattersley in HD […]

Ryan NicolSeptember 4, 2018

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Now that the general election matchups are set in stone, Democrats have their eyes on several GOP U.S. House seats come November. But some state races are showing signs they could flip as well, including House District 89 in Palm Beach County. The contest is open as current state Rep. Bill Hager is term-limited. Last […]

Drew WilsonJuly 30, 2018

A new mailer hitting Palm Beach County mailboxes alleges Delray Beach Republican Michael Caruso has some “strange friends” bankrolling his bid to succeed term-limited Rep. Bill Hager in House District 89. “What do failed politician Michael Caruso and these people have in common?” The front of the mailer reads, alongside pictures of Caruso and three […]

Drew WilsonJuly 6, 2018

The Palm Beach County Medical Society took the temperature of the race for House District 89 and gave Boca Raton Republican Matt Spritz its seal of approval. PBCMS is a non-profit organization composed of area physicians that advocates for policies codifying professional and ethical standards in the health care industry. It has a long list […]

Drew WilsonJuly 2, 2018

Ocean Ridge Democrat Jim Bonfiglio announced a pile of endorsements Monday for his campaign to succeed term-limited Rep. Bill Hager in House District 89. Backing the Ocean Ridge mayor are the Florida Education Association; the Palm Beach County Classroom Teachers Association; the Florida AFL-CIO; the Palm Beach-Treasure Coast AFL-CIO; U.S. Rep. Lois Frankel; state Sen. […]

Ryan NicolJune 11, 2018

Attorney Matt Spritz ended May with another round of impressive fundraising reports, finishing with more than $150,000 cash on hand between his campaign and committee. Spritz, a Boca Raton Republican, pulled in more than $10,000 for his campaign fund, leaving him with more than $120,000 cash on hand in the race for House District 89. His […]

Phil AmmannMay 30, 2018

With a tip of the hat to LobbyTools, here are the latest movements — both on and off — of the legislative merry-go-round. Off: Chris Hudtwalcker is no longer legislative assistant for Miami Democratic Sen. Jose Javier Rodriguez. On: Felecia Armstrong is a new district secretary for Jacksonville Democratic Rep. Kimberly Daniels. Off: Troy Gras is […]

Drew WilsonMay 22, 2018

Republican Michael Caruso is holding a fundraiser Tuesday night benefitting his campaign to replace term-limited Rep. Bill Hager in Palm Beach County-based House District 89. The campaign kickoff event will be held at Museum 66, 2051 High Ridge Road, starting at 6 pm and will feature hors d’oeuvres, an open bar, live music, vintage pinball […]

Drew WilsonMay 14, 2018

Boca Raton attorney Matt Spritz announced a pair of endorsements Monday for his campaign to take over for termed-out Republican Rep. Bill Hager in House District 89. The nods came in from the two immediate past chairs of the Palm Beach County Republican Party, Sid Dinerstein and Anita Mitchell. “It is my great pleasure to […]

Ryan NicolMay 10, 2018

Republican Matt Spritz showed off a strong month of fundraising in April, bringing in nearly $19,000 in his House District 89 bid. Spritz is one of five candidates running to replace Republican Bill Hager, who is term-limited. Spritz pulled in $8,800 to his campaign account while his committee, Invest in Florida, raised an even $10,000. […]

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Direct mail roundup: ‘Strange friends’ funding Michael Caruso’s HD 89 bid

Palm Beach physicians endorse Matt Spritz for HD 89

Jim Bonfiglio snags a dozen endorsements for HD 89 campaign

Matt Spritz ends May with more than $150,000 cash on hand

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Michael Caruso holding Boynton Beach fundraiser tonight

Matt Spritz touts two more endorsements for HD 89 campaign

April sees Matt Spritz pulling nearly $19K in HD 89