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Drew WilsonAugust 24, 2016

West Palm Beach Democrat Michael Steinger pumped another $150,000 into his Senate District 30 campaign Aug. 9, bringing his total loans to $490,000 since he entered the race in May. Steinger, an attorney, didn’t bring in any other contributions between Aug. 6 and Aug. 12 according to his most recent campaign finance report, while his […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 22, 2016

The family attacks are the toughest part of the campaign, but Bobby Powell is hoping to rally support after the one against his family. In an email Monday, Powell encouraged supporters to help him “finish this campaign strong.” The fundraising email reminds supporters they can donate until 11:59 p.m. Thursday, and calls on them to […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 10, 2016

Michael Steinger is calling for an investigation into vote-by-mail ballot irregularities. The Palm Beach Post reported Steinger, an attorney, wrote a letter to Palm Beach County State Attorney Dave Aronberg, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, and Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections Susan Bucher on Tuesday asking for an investigation into mail-in ballot irregularities. The […]

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 […]

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Michael Steinger drops another $150K into SD 30 race

Email Insights: Bobby Powell criticizes opponent for family attacks, while taking a swipe at Michael Steinger’s family

Report: Michael Steinger wants investigation into mail-in ballot irregularities

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