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Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterApril 6, 2016

The Republican Party of Florida is touting its milestones in a memo to its executive state committee members. In the memo, GOP Chairman Blaise Ingoglia said party officials have spent the past year “focused on reforming, growing and strengthening our State Party.” “Our objective has been simple: Building a State Party that is effective at […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterMarch 15, 2016

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Donald Trump promised to continue to “win, win, win” after victories in at least three of the five states holding Republican primaries Tuesday. Trump won primaries in Illinois, North Carolina and Florida. He came in second in Ohio, trailing John Kasich. The Missouri Republican primary was too close to call late Tuesday night. The New […]

Peter SchorschMarch 10, 2016

State Rep. Chris Sprowls, a freshman Republican from Pinellas County, appears to have sewn up the race for Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives with Thursday’s support from fellow freshman Paul Renner. Renner, a Palm Coast Republican, pledged his commitment to Sprowls, of Palm Harbor, in a memo obtained first by FloridaPolitics.com. The move decisively ends the contentious race to […]

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 […]

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Florida GOP touts milestones in memo to executive committee

Donald Trump celebrates victories in Florida, Illinois and North Carolina

Chris Sprowls clinches House Speakership for 2021-22

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

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