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Staff ReportsJuly 26, 2016

There are just a few weeks until the election, and organizations across the state are rolling out endorsements for state and federal candidates. Several organizations — including the National Association of REALTORS, Florida Medical Association and the National Rifle Association — issued endorsements. — Gainesville Mayor Lauren Poe has thrown his support behind Patrick Murphy. […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJuly 13, 2016

The Florida Chamber of Commerce has announced its support in five state Senate races. The Chamber announced Wednesday it was endorsing Doug Holder, Ed Narain, Kathleen Passidomo, Bobby Powell, and Ritch Workman in their state Senate campaigns. The endorsements are part of the Chamber’s effort to elect pro-jobs, pro-business candidates. “Each day, we are reminded […]

Peter SchorschJune 7, 2016

I missed it. It wasn’t THAT big of a deal. But I missed it nonetheless. Hey, I was on a business trip and sometimes when I am not at the console, a few details escape me, and sometimes the big things float right by and I miss them. This was the latter. With only a […]

Phil AmmannMay 9, 2016

With a tip of the hat to LobbyTools, here are the latest movements – both on and off – of the legislative merry-go-round. Off and on: Maggie Mickler is no longer press secretary for the Senate Majority Leader’s office. She has become director of communications at the Department of Management Services. On: LaQuisha Persak has become the new […]

Ryan RayApril 19, 2016

Democratic attorney and activist Emily Slosberg is dropping her Senate bid in SD 30, she announced Tuesday. But Slosberg is only pushing the pause button on her political ambitions. “I am withdrawing my name for State Senate District 30. I will be running for the District 91 State House seat when my father retires in 2018,” said the younger […]

Phil AmmannApril 11, 2016

With a tip of the hat to LobbyTools, here are the latest movements – both on and off – of the legislative merry-go-round. Off: Amanda Cogan has stepped down as district secretary for Shalimar Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz. On: Lisa Goodson is Gaetz’s new district secretary. Off and on: Kevin Reilly has left the job of deputy staff director […]

Phil AmmannApril 4, 2016

With a tip of the hat to Legislative IQ powered by LobbyTools, here are the latest movements – both on and off – the legislative merry-go-round. Off: Matthew Yost is no longer legislative assistant for Hillsborough County Republican Rep. Ross Spano. Off: Tradrick McCoy is no longer legislative assistant for Palm Beach Shores Democratic Rep. Bobby Powell. Off: David Zaret is […]

Ryan RayJanuary 18, 2016

State Senate hopeful Emily Slosberg made it official over the weekend, announcing her candidacy for the newly redrawn District 30 in northern Palm Beach County. The 34-year-old Democratic attorney and politico said in a statement confirming her run Sunday that she would bring “energy, fresh perspective and activism” to Tallahassee. “Public service has always been a […]

Drew WilsonJanuary 13, 2016

A Delray Beach city commissioner filed for the House District 88 seat held by Democratic Rep. Bobby Powell, who is expected to leave the House to run for state Senate. Commissioner Al Jacquet, also deputy vice mayor of Delray Beach, filed for the seat Friday and will be the only candidate for the seat once […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorJune 8, 2015

The Florida League of Cities is recognizing 36 Florida lawmakers for their dedication to ensuring home rule powers of local governments. Home rule allows local cities and counties to function with limited interference at the State level. Clearwater Sen. Jack Latvala is included in the group. The League of Cities had previously announced he and […]

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Endorsement watch: Florida Medical Association, NRA, Florida Retail Federation and others issue endorsements

Florida Chamber announces endorsements in five state Senate races

Why we should pay attention to the SD 30 primary

Latest on the legislative staffing merry-go-round

Emily Slosberg to drop Senate bid, run for House in 2018

Latest on the legislative staffing merry-go-round

Latest on the legislative staffing merry-go-round

Emily Slosberg officially running for SD 30

Delray Beach vice mayor soon to be only candidate for HD 88

Florida League of Cities recognizes 36 lawmakers as Home Rule Champions