Ryan NicolMarch 27, 20194min659
Moskowitz spoke to members of the Florida Association of Counties in Tallahassee.
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Ryan NicolMarch 27, 2019Ryan NicolMarch 27, 2019
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Several state-level officials addressed the group in Tallahassee.
Ryan NicolFebruary 15, 2019
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The poll was commissioned by a pro-rental trade group.
Danny McAuliffeNovember 7, 2018
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Floridians failed to support Amendment 1, which would have increased the state’s homestead exemption by $25,000. Thus far, the proposal is poised to receive less than 60 percent support, meaning it will not meet the threshold needed to pass. It was the only one out of 12 amendments on the ballot to not break the three-fifths threshold. […]
Guest AuthorOctober 9, 2018
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When you go to the polls in November, there is more at stake than the general election. You’ll also be voting on Amendment 1 to the state constitution, and a no vote will help ensure that we won’t be hit right in the wallet. Florida’s property tax system is a complicated mess. Amendment 1 won’t […]
Jim RosicaSeptember 7, 2018
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The state’s Supreme Court on Friday unanimously upheld a lower court ruling approving Amendment 10, which would overhaul state and local governments by requiring certain offices now appointed to be elected. That means the constitutional change remains on the Nov. 6 ballot, though it still must be approved by no less than 60 percent of […]
Drew WilsonJuly 26, 2018
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When lawmakers relaxed Florida’s laws on ridesharing, a lot of people benefitted. That’s according to a new study from the Economic Development Research Group, which found that the top ridesharing app, Uber, supports $1 billion of Florida’s gross domestic product and has provided a positive net impact of $134 million on the Sunshine State’s economy. […]
Jim RosicaMay 15, 2018
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In another gambling case that could reach the state Supreme Court, a Jacksonville casino is appealing the state’s ending of its quest for a slot machine license. Jacksonville Kennel Club, which does business as bestbet, filed a notice of appeal to the 1st District Court of Appeal on Tuesday after the Department of Business and […]
Staff ReportsApril 30, 2018
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Carol Bracy, who once served as chief of staff to former Lt. Gov. Toni Jennings, has been promoted to managing partner of Ballard Partners‘ Tallahassee office, the firm announced Monday. In her new role, Bracy will continue to service clients with senior-level political, strategic and policy direction while overseeing all aspects of the office’s day-to-day operations, according to […]
Staff ReportsSeptember 18, 2017
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Gov. Rick Scott is telling counties affected by Hurricane Irma to get their act together, asking them “to submit detailed debris clean-up plans” by Tuesday. The plans need to go to the Florida Division of Emergency Management (DEM) by noon, the governor said in a statement. “Let me be clear – debris removal is a function […]