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Ryan RayApril 9, 2015

In what might be the culmination of a years-long effort to pass legislation to regulate the growing cottage industry of private halfway houses for addicts known as “sober homes,” Rep. Bill Hager has successfully shepherded his HB 21 toward passage in the House by a vote of 113-2. “Dating back to my service on the Boca Raton City […]

Peter SchorschMarch 17, 2015

Last week, the Florida Bankers Association released a sheet of talking points aimed at coalescing opposition around Sen. Rene Garcia‘s legislative initiative – SB 1154 – that would allow credit unions to accept deposits from public sources. The bankers’ document paints the member-owned cooperatives as avaricious money-changers feeding at the public trough, though the FBA’s own members – […]

Peter SchorschMarch 17, 2015

Last week, the Florida Bankers Association released a sheet of talking points aimed at coalescing opposition around Sen. Rene Garcia‘s legislative initiative – SB 1154 – that would allow credit unions to accept deposits from public sources. The bankers’ document paints the member-owned cooperatives as avaricious money-changers feeding at the public trough, though the FBA’s own members – […]

Phil AmmannMarch 16, 2015

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A proposal to boost anti-discrimination laws in Florida is beginning see unprecedented bipartisan backing in the Legislature, as a growing number of state lawmakers are voicing support for the measure. The Florida Competitive Workforce Act is making its way through the Capitol in the form of House Bill 33 by Republican Rep. Holly Raschein of […]

Phil AmmannFebruary 8, 2015

Whip out the checkbooks, PAC chairs and Tallahassee lobbyists, for this week begets a handful of fundraisers for legislative candidates. Since state law prohibits legislators from raising money during session, every week leading up to March 3 gaveling in of the annual lawmaking period will be packed with fundraising receptions. A number of them are […]

Guest AuthorFebruary 11, 2014

Recently I had the chance to play tourist in our national Capitol. Nothing quite gets my thoughts flowing as much as walking in the places where so many great leaders have trod. Years ago I was in a small breakfast meeting in then Republican Leader Bob Dole’s office. He pointed to where my chair was […]

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Sober homes certification bill passes House

Florida Bankers’ attacks on credit union plan are pound foolish

Florida Bankers' attacks on credit union plan are pound foolish

Florida Competitive Workforce Act “right thing to do,” legislators say

Get your checkbooks ready for several political fundraisers this week

Ed Moore: Florida icons – remembering how we got here