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Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterMarch 7, 2016

The man of the hour smiled as his colleagues told stories and reminisced about his time in the Florida Legislature. They spoke of his commitment to his family, his dedication to his community, and his calm demeanor when dealing with the tough issues the state has faced in recent years. “He is the George Bailey […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 14, 2016

We liked this lead so much from last week, we’re recycling it: With halftime in the 60-day 2016 Legislative Session on Wednesday, “the theme so far is like a line from a Frankie Valli song: ‘… so close/And yet so far.’ “ With budget votes in each chamber and conference ready to begin, about $1 billion still separates […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterFebruary 3, 2016

Eight former and current Republican House Speakers are urging New Hampshire residents to vote for Jeb Bush on Election Day. The open letter to New Hampshire voters ran in the New Hampshire Union Leader on Wednesday. Politico reported that the advertisement is meant to highlight the number of Florida leaders backing Bush over Marco Rubio. […]

Jim RosicaDecember 30, 2015

Julie Jones: The head of the embattled state Department of Corrections has been making headlines since her appointment this January, and 2016 promises a no less busy year. Reports of inmate deaths and abuses and criminal activity behind bars have been unfortunate staples of prisons coverage. Earlier this year, Republican state Sen. Greg Evers grew so concerned […]

Jim RosicaDecember 2, 2015

Richard Corcoran, who will be Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives at the same time Joe Negron is Senate President, called him a “good friend” and “an intelligent and principled leader.” Corcoran sat in the front row at Negron’s designation ceremony Wednesday. The Land O’ Lakes Republican had his own designation ceremony in September. “I […]

Peter SchorschNovember 2, 2015

When Jeb Bush campaigns through the Sunshine State on Monday he will be joined by a powerful Florida politician many will be surprised to see at his side. Richard Corcoran, the Florida House Speaker Designate and former chief of staff to then-House Speaker Marco Rubio, is endorsing Bush’s bid for the White House. “I have known Jeb Bush […]

Jim RosicaSeptember 16, 2015

Speaking with reporters Wednesday, Florida House Speaker-Designate Richard Corcoran was big on high concepts but stingy with detail on how he would press his wide-ranging agenda of ethical reform. Corcoran, a Land O’ Lakes Republican, had just been selected Speaker of the GOP-controlled House of Representatives by his colleagues for the 2016-18 term. The speaker-to-be […]

Phil AmmannSeptember 15, 2015

Lobbying firm Wilson & Associates LLC is reinforcing its governmental affairs team with the addition of state legislative and appropriations veteran Julie Fess. Fess, with two decades of experience, joins the Tallahassee firm specializing in energy, infrastructure, construction, regulated industries and defense. Hailing from the Orlando area, Fess offers longstanding political connections, serving in the offices […]

Mitch PerrySeptember 10, 2015

Jeb Bush may be struggling in the polls, but there was nothing but unadulterated love for him shown Thursday afternoon in Tampa, where a bevy of local and state Republicans – highlighted by an appearance by Jeb Bush Jr. – gathered to officially open the former Florida governor’s statewide headquarters. Located in the Town ‘n’ […]

Peter SchorschAugust 31, 2015

Summertime often sees a flurry of personnel moves in the world of government and politics. Continuing this occasional series, we update you on who’s in the Departure Lounge. First up is the tech-savvy Erin Choy, who is no longer with National Strategies LLC where she lobbied for, among others, Adobe. Choy is now the external […]

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Senate pays tribute to outgoing President Andy Gardiner

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Jeb Bush supporters take aim at Marco Rubio in full page ad

Jim Rosica’s 5 people to watch in state government in 2016

Richard Corcoran promises blue skies with Joe Negron

Richard Corcoran, former Marco Rubio chief of staff, endorses Jeb Bush for president

Richard Corcoran promises “controversy” as speaker

Personnel note: Legislative veteran Julie Fess joins Wilson & Associates

Bay area Republicans gather to open Jeb Bush’s statewide HQ in Tampa

In the Departure Lounge: Erin Choy, Don DeLoach, Sara Clements and more