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A.G. GancarskiMarch 11, 2016

The Education Access and Affordability Bill, HB 7019, got high marks from Gov. Rick Scott Friday, who said he would sign the bill. He said it will allow students to make “informed decisions” toward an “affordable, quality college education in Florida.” The bill “holds the line” on graduate school costs, and requires notification of required and […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 9, 2016

Jerry Bullard, a Democrat from Jasper, filed to run in the HD 10 race earlier in February. Bullard will be the second Democrat, opposing Rick Schutte. The incumbent, meanwhile, is Republican Elizabeth Porter. Bullard is known for the Bullard Brothers Farm, “a small organization in the crop farms industry located in White Springs, FL with 1 full […]

Jim RosicaJanuary 10, 2016

The start of the 2016 Legislative Session means a cessation of political fundraising – sitting lawmakers are barred from ginning up cash while they legislate. But session begins Tuesday, so the Monday before is the usual orgy of tippling, grip-and-grinning and check writing. House Majority 2016, Senate Majority 2016 and others sent out emails last week detailing the various events, subject […]

A.G. GancarskiDecember 14, 2015

House District 10 Republican incumbent Elizabeth Porter and Democratic opponent Rick Schutte are separated by party label, yet they have something in common: slow November fundraising. Porter raised just $500 in November, bringing her total raised to $20,265. Porter, meanwhile, spent $390 in November, and $6,730 overall. Schutte has yet to raise any money in the race; a $10,000 personal […]

Drew WilsonNovember 30, 2015

A second Democrat has filed to run in House District 42, setting up a primary battle for the seat now held by Republican Rep. Mike La Rosa. Dr. Bienvenido John Valentin Jr., a clinical psychologist, filed to run for the seat Nov. 23 and will face off against John Ferentinos, a Democrat who ran as […]

Jim RosicaNovember 30, 2015

The last committee week before the 2016 Legislative Session means — what else — a post-Thanksgiving cornucopia of fundraisers. The Republican Party of Florida sent an email last week listing all the events, coinciding with the December committee week, the last one before session begins Jan. 12. In chronological order, here are the events, subject to change and […]

A.G. GancarskiNovember 12, 2015

After some months of torpid fundraising in her HD 10 reelection bid, Elizabeth Porter has added to her war chest in October. $9,365 raised, the best month for her by far, brings her total up to $19,765. Building a Better Florida, chaired by Michael Corcoran, and ABC of Florida both maxed out for Porter, seemingly in […]

Phil AmmannNovember 2, 2015

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With a tip of the hat to Legislative IQ powered by LobbyTools, here are the latest movements – both on and off – of the legislative merry-go-round. Off: Chris Cantens is no longer the legislative assistant for Miami Lakes Republican state Rep. Jose Oliva. On: Sheree Vann is now the district secretary for Lake City Republican state Rep. Elizabeth Porter. […]

Drew WilsonOctober 9, 2015

Five years after running for the Florida House as a Tea Party candidate, John Ferentinos has filed to run against incumbent Republican Mike LaRosa in House District 42 as a Democrat. During his 2010 campaign, the 33-year-old from Kissimmee couldn’t have looked less like a future Democrat if he tried, but he said he’s changed […]

Phil AmmannOctober 8, 2015

Republican candidate Neal Dunn nabbed the endorsement today of three state GOP lawmakers in his bid for Florida’s 2nd Congressional District. Florida House Reps. Dennis Baxley of Ocala, Jay Trumbull from Panama City and Elizabeth Porter of Lake City announced their support of the Dunn for Congress campaign. Dunn, a Panama City urologist, faces Mary […]

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Education Access and Affordability bill gets high marks from Rick Scott

Dem Jerry Bullard files in HD 10 race

Fundraising galore before start of 2016 Legislative Session

Slow November fundraising in HD 10 race

2nd Democrat files in HD 42, setting up primary battle for Mike LaRosa seat

Email insights: More House GOP fundraising

Elizabeth Porter nears $20K raised in HD 10 reelection bid

Latest on the legislative staffing merry-go-round

Former Tea Party candidate files as Democrat to face Mike LaRosa in HD 42

Neal Dunn nabs endorsement of three state GOP lawmakers