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Staff ReportsMarch 13, 2018

Gov. Rick Scott was in Jacksonville Tuesday afternoon signing two bills that will help military members get jobs in Florida. While he was in town, he also lent his support to a potential constitutional amendment that would benefit families of first responders and service members who gave their lives in duty. HB 29, the “Don Hahnfeldt Veteran and […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 9, 2018

Brett Hage, a Sumter County distribution executive and Republican who seeks to fill the HD 33 seat left open by former Rep. Don Hahnfeldt‘s passing, started his campaign with epic February fundraising. All told, Hage brought in $180,700 off 216 contributions, and has all but $838.30 of that haul on hand. Current president of the Sumter […]

Drew WilsonFebruary 5, 2018

New candidates have filed to run against incumbent HD 52 Republican Rep. Thad Altman and HD 108 Democratic Rep. Roy Hardemon, while a second candidate has emerged in the race to take over for the late Rep. Don Hahnfeldt in House District 33. Ann Fuller, a Melbourne Democrat, filed paperwork to run against Altman on […]

Danny McAuliffeFebruary 1, 2018

There’s a new collective voice in the Legislature for Florida veterans. Composed of 16 state lawmakers, the Veterans and Military Families Caucus is a sizeable, bipartisan effort looking to secure legislation that would benefit former and current military personnel and their families. On Thursday, the newly formed caucus announced their support for 22 pieces of […]

A.G. GancarskiJanuary 18, 2018

There will not be special elections to replace two Florida lawmakers, Gov. Rick Scott said in a press gaggle Thursday. Scott said that “we have listened to the Supervisors of Elections” and “we’re going to follow their lead.” The two legislators: Villages Rep. Don Hahnfeldt, an HD 33 Republican who passed away in December; and Clearwater Republican […]

Jim RosicaDecember 29, 2017

Flags will be flown at half-staff next Tuesday to honor the late state Rep. Don Hahnfeldt, Gov. Rick Scott announced Friday. Hahnfeldt, first elected last year to represent House District 33, died on Christmas Eve. The district includes Sumter County and parts of Lake and Marion counties. Scott ordered the U.S. and state flags to be […]

Danny McAuliffeDecember 27, 2017

State Rep. Don Hahnfeldt’s funeral will take place 11 a.m. on Jan. 2 at St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church located at 7081 SE Highway 42, Summerfield, Florida 34491, according to a memorandum issued to all Florida House members. The Republican lawmaker representing Sumter and parts of Lake and Marion counties died unexpectedly of cancer. […]

Peter SchorschDecember 26, 2017

Republican state Representative Don Hahnfeldt has died of cancer. He was 73. Speaker of the House Richard Corcoran confirmed Hahnfeldt’s death Monday afternoon, notifying members “of the passing of our friend and colleague Representative Don Hahnfeldt.” Corcoran echoed the consensus assessment of Hahnfeldt: that he led an impressive life, which included service as a submarine commander […]

Staff ReportsDecember 19, 2017

Legislation being called the “Tobacco 21 Act” has been filed for the 2018 Session to raise the legal age to purchase tobacco products to 21. Backing this year’s bills (SB 1288, HB 1029) are Sen. David Simmons, a Longwood Republican, and Reps. Don Hahnfeldt of The Villages (a Republican) and Lori Berman of Lantana (a Democrat). “Raising the age […]

Staff ReportsJune 6, 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: Hope Holt, formerly calendar coordinator in the House Clerk’s Office, is now serving as a program specialist for the Office of Professional Development. Off: Tina White stepped down as policy chief for the House Criminal Justice […]

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A nice warm evening in Tallahassee on a very busy street while taking this shot.

Rick Scott signs veterans’ bills, pushes for constitutional amendment in Jacksonville

HD 33 Republican hopeful Brett Hage raises $180K in February

Thad Altman, Roy Hardemon pick up re-election challengers

Veterans caucus promises legislative tenacity

No special election for Jack Latvala seat, declares governor

Flags ordered at half-staff for Don Hahnfeldt

Funeral services scheduled for lawmaker Don Hahnfeldt

Don Hahnfeldt, Republican lawmaker, former submarine commander, dies unexpectedly

State could raise smoking age to 21

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