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Staff ReportsMarch 22, 2018

The endorsements keep coming for Jimmy Patronis, a Rick Scott appointee who is gunning to be elected CFO this year. Patronis scored endorsements from former Chief Financial Officer Tom Gallagher and former state Comptroller Bob Milligan Thursday. “As the former Florida Comptroller, I appreciate the personal qualities that Jimmy Patronis brings to the Florida Cabinet position of Chief […]

Jim RosicaAugust 17, 2017

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Art Graham and Ronald Brisé on Thursday won nominations to be returned to their seats on the Public Service Commission, which regulates investor-owned utilities in the state. If selected, both men would serve third terms; each was first appointed by Gov. Charlie Crist in 2010. The Public Service Commission Nominating Council also decided on six people […]

Jim RosicaAugust 9, 2017

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Former lawmakers Greg Evers, Rich Glorioso, and Ritch Workman and current Rep. Tom Goodson have been selected to be interviewed to replace Jimmy Patronis on the Florida Public Service Commission. Another noteworthy applicant, former state Comptroller and retired Marine general Bob Milligan, was shut out of the process, receiving no votes from the Public Service Commission […]

Jim RosicaJuly 27, 2017

Former state Comptroller Bob Milligan has applied for the now-empty seat on the Public Service Commission vacated when Jimmy Patronis stepped down to become the state’s new CFO. Milligan’s name is among 18 applicants so far for the seat, which will be vetted by the Public Service Commission Nominating Council and appointed by Gov. Rick […]

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Tom Gallagher, Bob Milligan back Jimmy Patronis for CFO

Art Graham, Ronald Brisé win nominations to be returned to PSC

Greg Evers, Ritch Workman, others move ahead for PSC opening

Bob Milligan vying to replace Jimmy Patronis on PSC