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Scott PowersOctober 18, 2018

The Everglades Trust released its full list of election endorsements Thursday containing a broad mix of Democrats and Republicans that had begun Tuesday when the organization surprised many by announcing its backing of Republican gubernatorial candidate Ron DeSantis. In addition to DeSantis, the Everglades Trust is endorsing Republican Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis, Democratic Attorney […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorOctober 18, 2018

The Chris Hunter for Congress campaign released a new ad Thursday entitled “Sold Out” attacking incumbent Gus Bilirakis for supporting dangerous pharmaceutical industry legislation. “Gus Bilirakis inherited his seat in Congress, took more drug money than any current Florida Congressman, then sponsored the law that let drug companies push more opioid pills,” the ad begins. […]

Staff ReportsOctober 16, 2018

Delegation focused on Hurricane Michael aid Nearly a week after Hurricane Michael hit the northern portion of the Gulf Coast, local officials were still trying to account for everyone. Along with the local effort, state and federal officials were working together on behalf of a region devastated by the power of a near-Category 5 hurricane […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorOctober 9, 2018

A new poll by WPA Intelligence, a Republican polling company, puts Ross Spano 7 points ahead of his Democratic challenger, Kristen Carlson, in Florida’s 15th Congressional District. Anti-big government group Club for Growth Action commissioned the poll for the district that covers parts of Hillsborough, Lake and Polk counties. The poll also showed Spano with advantages […]

Staff ReportsOctober 9, 2018

Hurricane politics will play a big role in campaigns’ final month As Hurricane Michael approaches the Florida Panhandle, residents and visitors are making plans and hopefully following the instructions of state and local leaders. The personal stakes for residents are high as are the political stakes for top-of-the-ticket candidates such as Gov. Rick Scott and Tallahassee Mayor Andrew […]

Staff ReportsOctober 5, 2018

As Kavanaugh process nears end, what are the political ramifications? One way or another, the saga surrounding the confirmation of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to sit on the U.S. Supreme Court is nearly over. No matter one’s view on his suitability, most of America outside the Beltway is ready for the process to end. It has gotten ugly […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorOctober 4, 2018

Ross Spano, the Republican candidate for Florida’s 15th Congressional District, is calling out his opponent for hypocrisy in her latest campaign ad. In the ad released Wednesday, Kirsten Carlson touts her record fighting against crime and corruption and willingness to stand up to special interests. One of her talking points — that she fought out-of-state orange juice […]

Scott PowersOctober 2, 2018

Democratic U.S. Rep. Darren Soto of Celebration is tops of his freshman class when it comes to getting bills proposed and laws approved, according to a new report from an analytics company that tracks Congress. In the term that began in Janaury, 2017, Soto sponsored and introduced 29 bills, and two of them were enacted […]

Staff ReportsOctober 2, 2018

As Washington, nation focuses on Kavanaugh, other big things happening The first Monday in October saw eight Supreme Court Justices opening the new session in Washington. When that ninth chair is filled is still in doubt, at least for another week. Despite the total domination of the Brett Kavanaugh confirmation back-and-forth, a few other significant […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorOctober 2, 2018

Republican state Rep. Ross Spano leaped to the center in his campaign against Democrat Kristen Carlson. Spano’s campaign updated his website after the August primary to reflect “policy-based questions of a broader electorate,” a campaign spokesperson said. Before the primary, Spano’s website had several tabs for various policies. When website visitors clicked on the links, they […]

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Beyond Ron DeSantis: Everglades Trust releases full list of endorsements

New Chris Hunter ad says Gus Bilirakis ‘Sold Out’ to drug companies

Delegation for 10.16.18 — Insights from the Beltway to the Sunshine State

Club for Growth poll puts Ross Spano way out front in Kristen Carlson matchup

Delegation for 10.9.18 — Insights from the Beltway to the Sunshine State

Delegation for 10.5.18 — Insights from the Beltway to the Sunshine State

Fresh squeezed controversy: Ross Spano spills on Kristen Carlson’s orange juice advocacy

Report: Darren Soto tops in freshman class in bills introduced, laws passed

Delegation for 10.2.18 — Insights from the Beltway to the Sunshine State

Ross Spano moves to the middle following primary victory