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Drew WilsonOctober 11, 2017

Don’t call it a comeback, because it isn’t yet. Former Rep. Mike Hill opened a campaign account to return to the House last month, but his first three weeks on the trail haven’t put much of a dent into Rebekah Bydlak’s lead in Escambia County-based HD 1, where current Rep. Clay Ingram faces term limits in 2018. […]

Peter SchorschOctober 9, 2017

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Chris Spencer, longtime aide to Republican Sen. Jeff Brandes of St. Petersburg, is leaving the Legislature to become a lobbyist at the Tampa office of GrayRobinson, the law firm announced Monday. “Spencer has nearly a decade of experience working with Florida’s legislative and executive branches,” a press release said. “Prior to joining GrayRobinson, he managed […]

Drew WilsonOctober 6, 2017

Attorney General candidate Ashley Moody added another Panhandle Republican to her stable of endorsements Friday, just one day after announcing Reps. Clay Ingram and Jay Trumbull are backing her campaign. Walton County Sheriff Mike Adkinson joins the list which includes U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz, current A.G. Pam Bondi, as well as the sheriffs of Brevard, […]

Drew WilsonOctober 5, 2017

Republican Ashley Moody added a pair of endorsements for her Attorney General campaign Thursday from Panhandle Reps. Clay Ingram and Jay Trumbull. Moody is a former prosecutor and circuit court judge who stepped down from the bench earlier this year to run for the state’s attorney general post, which is opening up due to Pam […]

Staff ReportsSeptember 26, 2017

With a tip of the hat to LobbyTools, here are the latest movements – both on and off – of the legislative merry-go-round. On: Jonathan Capps became a legislative analyst for the Senate Majority Office. Off and on: Staff director Jennifer Hrdlicka has moved from the Senate Criminal Justice to the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development. Lauren Jones replaces Hrdlicka on […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 5, 2017

Rebekah Bydlak brought in more than $60,000 in her first month in the race to take over for Panhandle Republican Clay Ingram in House District 1. According to a press release from Bydlak’s campaign, $50,000 of the August money came in through her campaign account with another $10,000 heading to her political committee. “Our campaign […]

Staff ReportsJuly 13, 2017

Rep. Matt Caldwell has the unanimous backing of his colleague from the Panhandle for Agriculture Commissioner. Caldwell’s campaign announced that the entire Panhandle House delegation — Rep. Brad Drake, Clay Ingram, Mel Ponder, Frank White, Jay Trumbull, and Jayer Williamson — has endorsed him for Agriculture Commissioner. The endorsements were billed as the first wave of […]

Staff ReportsJune 14, 2017

With a tip of the hat to LobbyTools, here are the latest movements – both on and off – of the legislative merry-go-round. Off: Parker Aziz is no longer Special Master and attorney for the House Civil Justice and Claims Subcommittee. Off: Nikolas Pascual has stepped down as a legislative assistant for the vacant House District 116 […]

Jim RosicaMay 8, 2017

House members on Monday approved a measure dealing with VISIT FLORIDA and Enterprise Florida funding on a 74-34 vote. If vetoed, however, the “conforming bill” would need 80 votes to overcome Gov. Rick Scott‘s red pen. Both chambers have begun discussing the 2017-18 state budget, which wasn’t completed on time to finish the 2017 Legislative Session last Friday. […]

Phil AmmannApril 29, 2017

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Budget language filed in the Florida House Saturday morning would OK a controversial state audit of Tampa International Airport. As reported by Matt Dixon of POLITICO Florida, Brandon Republican Sen. Tom Lee unexpectedly filed an amendment last week on the Senate floor, which proposes an audit of TIA’s renovation master plan. Lee’s amendment raised concern […]

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Rebekah Bydlak adds $14K for HD 1 bid, as Mike Hill struggles out of the gate

Personnel note: Chris Spencer heads to GrayRobinson

Ashley Moody picks up endorsement from Walton County sheriff

Ashley Moody adds Clay Ingram, Jay Trumbull endorsements

Latest on the legislative staffing merry-go-round

Rebekah Bydlak banks $60K for HD 1 campaign

Panhandle House delegation unanimously backs Matt Caldwell for Ag Commish

Latest on the legislative staffing merry-go-round

House OKs VISIT FLORIDA, Enterprise Florida funding cuts

House considers contentious Tampa International Airport audit