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Bob SparksFebruary 25, 2016

Sometimes during legislative sessions some unusual partnerships develop. Unlikely alliances can form to pass or defeat a measure that fits a common goal. Florida has provided a prime example of such teamwork. The philosophy of “the enemy of my enemy is my friend” syndrome has played out in the area of economic incentives. House Bill […]

Drew WilsonFebruary 24, 2016

Republican Party of Florida Chairman Blaise Ingoglia has drawn a Democratic challenger for his District 35 seat in the Florida House. Ramon Gutierrez of Spring Lake filed Tuesday to run for the Hernando County seat, and is so far the only other candidate in the race. Gutierrez, who was born in Havana, Cuba, works in real estate […]

Jim RosicaFebruary 24, 2016

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After a debate that included mentions of monsters, Robert A. Heinlein and the Tampa Bay Rays, the Florida House of Representatives Wednesday passed its 2016 business and economic incentives package, including the framework for Gov. Rick Scott‘s proposed $250 million Florida Enterprise Fund. As bill sponsor Jim Boyd reminded members, it still has no funding: “This is a structure bill, […]

Guest AuthorFebruary 15, 2016

Hillary Clinton was scheduled to be in Palm Beach Monday fundraising and speaking at a political event, however, the former first lady is bailing on the Sunshine State and sending Bill Clinton instead. Mr. Clinton’s appearance is sure to include a spin on the recent negative headlines that plague his wife’s campaign. Since we are […]

Phil AmmannFebruary 9, 2016

A Senate committee Tuesday unanimously approved a bill enabling insurance companies to sell standalone sinkhole policies for damages falling short of catastrophic loss, reports LobbyTools. The bill “would allow people to go out on the market and buy sinkhole coverage, standalone, not tied to their homeowner’s insurance,” said Sen. Jack Latvala, sponsor of Senate Bill […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 26, 2016

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With a tip of the hat to Legislative IQ powered by LobbyTools, here are the latest movements – both on and off – of the legislative merry-go-round. On: Sue Berfield is the new district secretary for state Rep. Chris Latvala. On: Peter Campbell and Linda Segall are new district secretaries for state Rep. Katie Edwards. On: Lance Clemons and Pamela Watt have […]

Scott PowersJanuary 23, 2016

The Republican Party of Florida began the 2016 election year with offers of truces this weekend from Gov. Rick Scott and incoming Florida Senate leaders, though the party still will have less of the state’s Republican campaign money and political messaging under its control. With unity being a critical theme in a presidential election year commonly […]

Scott PowersJanuary 21, 2016

The Republican Party of Florida’s annual meeting in Orlando this weekend will focus heavily on training Republicans to reach out to minority and young voters. At the meeting, set for the Rosen Centre Friday and Saturday, the RPOF has scheduled numerous committee meetings for party leaders and volunteers on such topics as minority engagement and digital engagement. […]

Brendan FarringtonJanuary 15, 2016

A bill that would limit the number of Florida Lottery scratch-off games and cap ticket prices at $5 was overwhelmingly approved by a House committee Wednesday after lawmakers criticized the department for using the games to prey on the state’s poorest residents. The House Government Operations Subcommittee voted 12-1 in favor of the bill. Rep. […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 4, 2016

The Republican Liberty Caucus of Florida is calling on Republican Party of Florida Chairman Blaise Ingoglia to intervene in the dispute between Dade County Republican Executive Committee Chairman Nelson Diaz and Vice Chairman Manny Roman. Diaz says that Roman violated a party rule by publicly endorsing Texas Sen. Ted Cruz‘s presidential bid, and he has scheduled a […]

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Bob Sparks: Battle over economic incentives features unlikely alliances

Blaise Ingoglia draws Democratic challenger in HD 35

House passes incentives measure desired by Rick Scott

Blaise Ingoglia: 5 topics Bill Clinton won’t bring up in Florida Monday

Senate panel unanimously OKs standalone sinkhole insurance bill

Latest on the legislative staffing merry-go-round

RPOF, Blaise Ingoglia take truce offer from Rick Scott a year after split

Florida GOP to work on minority, millennial outreach

Lawmakers seek to limit Lottery scratch-off games

Key Miami Dade Republican gets support from Liberty Caucus in dispute about Ted Cruz endorsement