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Jim RosicaSeptember 7, 2018

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

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

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

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 […]

Staff ReportsJune 30, 2017

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Charlotte County Commissioner Christopher Constance has been named president of the Florida Association of Counties (FAC), the association announced Friday. Constance was sworn in during the celebration dinner at the 2017 FAC Annual Conference and Educational Exposition in Palm Beach County. “Home rule and self-determination starts at home,” he said in a statement. “It is our citizens […]

Staff ReportsApril 7, 2017

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Virginia “Ginger” Delegal is one step closer to becoming the next Florida Association of Counties executive director. Delegal had been selected by the FAC Executive Committee in February, and confirmed by the Board of Directors this week. She has been interim Executive Director since Feb. 9. President Kathy Bryant and Immediate Past President Barbara Sharief now […]

Scott PowersMarch 14, 2017

A bill that would roll back all local ordinances and regulations of vacation rental houses to 2011 codes got a split-vote approval Tuesday from the House Agriculture & Property Rights Subcommittee. The issue was fashioned as one pitting property rights — those of people or companies that buy houses and convert them into short-term vacation […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterFebruary 10, 2017

A Senate bill filed this week would create a task force to address the state’s affordable housing needs. The bill (SB 854), filed Friday by Sen. Jeff Brandes, would create an affordable housing task force assigned to the Florida Housing Finance Corp. According to the St. Petersburg Republican’s proposal, the task force would be charged […]

Staff ReportsFebruary 10, 2017

The Florida Retail Federation has hired Scott Shalley as its next president and chief executive officer. He replaces Randy Miller who is retiring, the federation said, and also will direct the Georgia Retail Association. Shalley will be the sixth person to lead the federation during its 80-year history. Word of the impending development first appeared […]

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Amendment 10 OK’d for ballot by Supreme Court

Uber provides billion dollar boost to Florida’s economy, study says

Spin ’em: Jacksonville race track appeals slot machine denial

Personnel note: Carol Bracy to managing partner at Ballard Partners

Rick Scott to counties: Prioritize your clean-ups

Personnel note: Christopher Constance named FAC President

Personnel note: Ginger Delegal selected as Florida Association of Counties executive director

Vacation rentals de-reg bill passes House committee

Jeff Brandes files bill to create affordable housing task force

Florida Retail Federation installs Scott Shalley as president and CEO