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Phil AmmannMarch 24, 2015

The Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) congratulated its former chairman Lenny Curry Tuesday night for advancing to the runoff election for Jacksonville’s next mayor. “The RPOF congratulates Lenny Curry on a hard-fought race and for advancing to the general election in the Jacksonville mayor’s race,” current RPOF Chair Blaise Ingoglia wrote in a statement. “As a […]

Phil AmmannMarch 23, 2015

As U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy started the first day of his U.S. Senate bid, the Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) welcomed the Jupiter Democrat to the race by showcasing one notable coincidence. Murphy joined the race on the fifth anniversary of the Affordable Care Act. “The RPOF warmly welcomes liberal-insider Patrick Murphy into the race for […]

Phil AmmannMarch 23, 2015

As U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy started the first day of his U.S. Senate bid, the Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) welcomed the Jupiter Democrat to the race by showcasing one notable coincidence. Murphy joined the race on the fifth anniversary of the Affordable Care Act. “The RPOF warmly welcomes liberal-insider Patrick Murphy into the race for […]

Ryan RayMarch 16, 2015

Editor’s note: As the 2015 Legislative Session kicks into high gear, FloridaPolitics.com is continuing to report on several “legislative food fights” during the annual lawmaking period. These kerfuffles don’t always make the front page of the traditional media outlets, but they are the kind of industry vs. industry or intra-industry turf battles that drive Tallahassee — […]

Ryan RayMarch 16, 2015

Editor’s note: As the 2015 Legislative Session kicks into high gear, FloridaPolitics.com is continuing to report on several “legislative food fights” during the annual lawmaking period. These kerfuffles don’t always make the front page of the traditional media outlets, but they are the kind of industry vs. industry or intra-industry turf battles that drive Tallahassee — […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorMarch 13, 2015

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There’s a bill floating through both the House and the Senate that has raised nary an eyebrow, but could have some very real implications for people with disabilities in Florida. The agency that runs the program isn’t speaking about it. Organizations that support persons with disabilities have been lukewarm on the issue. One Tampa woman, though, […]

Mitch PerryMarch 11, 2015

A group of Spanish-language journalists and community leaders this month sent a letter to the respective chairs of the Florida Republican and Democratic parties, calling on them to hire a bilingual spokesperson to “successfully relay your message to the Latino media.” “Our intent here is to convince you that Hispanic engagement is crucial, no matter the political […]

Ryan RayMarch 2, 2015

Republican Party of Florida Chairman – and state Rep. – Blaise Ingoglia held a meeting Monday evening in which he divested himself of his fundraising duties and transferred them to party Vice Chairman Joe Gruters and Republican State Committeeman Peter Feaman for the duration of the 2015 Legislative Session. The move was made in order to remain in compliance […]

Phil AmmannMarch 2, 2015

Whip out those checkbooks, Tallahassee lobbyists and PAC chairs, as the clock ticks down on pre-session legislative fundraisers. Florida law prohibits legislators from raising money during session, so the final hours before the 2015 Legislative Session – which starts Tuesday – means a last-minute whirl of fundraising receptions, many of which in the shadow of […]

Phil AmmannFebruary 27, 2015

Richard Swarttz will continue in his role as chief financial officer of the Republican Party of Florida, Chairman Blaise Ingoglia said Friday. In a statement, Ingoglia also identified Nancy Watkins and her firm, Robert Watkins & Co. as outside compliance accounting consultants for the party. “I am pleased to announce that Richard will continue to […]

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RPOF congratulates Lenny Curry for reaching Jax mayor runoff

RPOF aims to showcase Patrick Murphy's support of Obamacare

RPOF aims to showcase Patrick Murphy’s support of Obamacare

Where does sh*t stand — the "legislative food fights" edition

Where does sh*t stand — the “legislative food fights” edition

Vocational rehab program could be on state chopping block

Florida political parties answer request for bilingual PR people -In English only

Blaise Ingoglia delegates RPOF fundraising to Joe Gruters, Peter Feaman

Get your checkbooks ready this week for pre-session political fundraisers

RPOF keeps Richard Swarttz as CFO, names Nancy Watkins compliance officer