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Phil AmmannMay 4, 2015

For those wondering which big name Florida Republican will choose to seek higher office 2018, one puzzle piece may soon fall into place. Conservative women’s group Maggie’s List is hosting a major Tampa fundraiser on May 19 that’s to feature a “special announcement” from Attorney General Pam Bondi. Bondi is widely considered one of the […]

Peter SchorschApril 21, 2015

SaintPetersBlog previously reported on Rep. Jared Moskowitz as someone to watch this Legislative Session and he’s proving us right. Moskowitz is quietly emerging this session as a power player in the Florida House of Representatives, despite the “D” next to his name. Since joining the House in 2012, Moskowitz has been a champion of animal rights and his passion for […]

Gary FineoutApril 7, 2015

A push to bring Las Vegas-styled resort casinos to South Florida is once again being rejected by the state Legislature. The idea was a long shot from the start, but a top House Republican on Tuesday filed a revamped gambling proposal that drops any mention of casinos. House Majority Leader Dana Young kicked off the […]

Brendan FarringtonApril 6, 2015

The Florida Senate will consider extending an agreement with the Seminole Tribe that allows blackjack and other card games at six casinos for a year in an effort to buy time on a complicated issue. Regulated Industries Committee Chairman Rob Bradley said he’ll take up a proposal next week that would allow the games to […]

Associated PressMarch 26, 2015

The push to bring Las Vegas-resort-style casinos to South Florida is stalling again this year as the Legislature remains divided over what type of gambling to allow in the state. A major gambling bill sponsored by a top House Republican that includes the casino proposal has yet to be voted on — and it may […]

Ryan RayMarch 17, 2015

Reports of the death of Dana Young‘s new gaming legislation are greatly exaggerated, according to the House Majority Leader. Despite speculation that the Tampa Republican may alter or even withdraw her ambitious plan from consideration, Young tells Florida Politics that her proposal will be workshopped at a Capitol meeting on March 26. Young’s plan — consisting […]

Ryan RayMarch 17, 2015

Reports of the death of Dana Young‘s new gaming legislation are greatly exaggerated, according to the House Majority Leader. Despite speculation that the Tampa Republican may alter or even withdraw her ambitious plan from consideration, Young tells Florida Politics that her proposal will be workshopped at a Capitol meeting on March 26. Young’s plan — consisting […]

Staff ReportsMarch 16, 2015

When it comes to gambling, Floridians like things the way they are. A new poll, sponsored by the Seminole Tribe of Florida finds a majority of respondents support the existing gambling compact and oppose any further gaming expansion statewide. More than 60 percent said they favor renewing the Seminole Compact, which the Tribe insists brings stability […]

Mitch PerryMarch 16, 2015

Miami Republican Rep. Frank Artiles‘ controversial bill that would criminalize bathroom use for transgender people moves to its second committee in the House Tuesday, and LGBT activists are now in Tallahassee lobbying legislators to vote against it. The Government Operations Subcommittee will consider HB 583, which would make it illegal for transgend people to enter sex segregated […]

Guest AuthorMarch 6, 2015

For decades casino lobbyists have tried to turn Florida into Las Vegas. But they have been turned back time and again by voters, legislators, governors and business groups that understand the toxic nature of gambling economics. But gambling lobbyists are back again, this time pushing for the biggest expansion of gambling in Florida’s history. There […]

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Pam Bondi to make “special announcement” at May 19 fundraiser

Greyhound decoupling bill shows Jared Moskowitz proving his mettle

Dana Young unveils new, retooled House gaming proposal

Senate to seek extending gambling compact by one year

Push for resort casinos stalls in Legislature

Dana Young's gaming legislation to be workshopped March 26

Dana Young’s gaming legislation to be workshopped March 26

Seminole Tribe poll says Floridians want to renew Seminole Compact

Equality Florida hits Capitol to lobby against transgender bill

John Sowinski: Dana Young's gambling bill encourages parasite casinos