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A.G. GancarskiNovember 2, 2017

Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum has struggled with media scrutiny regarding his day job, and flatlined fundraising (such as a $78,000 September) during his campaign for the Democratic nomination for Governor. Per a poll Florida Politics commissioned this week, Gillum is getting drubbed in polls — 31 percent to 13 percent, with the momentum going Gwen Graham‘s way. […]

Staff ReportsAugust 25, 2017

The Associated Press’ annual pre-Legislative Session planning meeting and preview will be Nov. 2, with Gov. Rick Scott again the lead speaker, the news service announced Friday. Scott has used the meeting to release his yearly proposed state budget. Other speakers who have confirmed their attendance are, in order: — Senate President Joe Negron, a […]

Brendan FarringtonAugust 16, 2017

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam, the leading Republican candidate for governor, said Tuesday that Americans don’t need to fight about Confederate statues and should instead focus on fighting the country’s 21st-century enemies. Putnam condemned white supremacists and the recent violence in Charlottesville, Virginia, but said the country should not be fighting over the U.S. Civil […]

Staff ReportsApril 19, 2017

An emotional and eye-opening display featuring about 1,000 shoes worn, decorated and submitted by sexual assault survivors of all ages from across the state of Florida – with accompanying stories – are decorating the Capitol rotunda through Friday of this week. They commemorate National Sexual Assault Awareness Month and National Child Abuse Prevention Month. The […]

William PatrickMarch 16, 2017

It’s Sunshine Week in the Sunshine State, and not just because it’s Spring Break. Since 2005, open government and freedom of information advocates have designated March 13-19 as a time to celebrate public transparency and raise awareness about the critical importance of access to government records. Sunshine Week is timed to coincide with the birthday […]

Staff ReportsMarch 7, 2017

The 2017 Legislative Session kicked off Tuesday with Gov. Rick Scott’s penultimate “State of the State” address, and speeches from Senate President Joe Negron and House Speaker Richard Corcoran. — “This session represents Florida’s best chance yet for solving an ongoing environmental catastrophe that affects millions of Floridians. For nearly 20 years, scientists have agreed that a […]

Rosanne DunkelbergerFebruary 27, 2017

People don’t come to Florida’s Capitol without an agenda, and when they want to share it with the world, you can bet they’ll plan a news conference/media availability to share it via the Fourth Estate. Wednesday was particularly rich with such events; I was assigned to go to ‘em all. As a babe in these […]

William PatrickFebruary 15, 2017

As the debate over whether to fund or eliminate Enterprise Florida and Visit Florida escalates at the Florida Capitol, it’s important to consider that those who directly benefit from the mostly taxpayer-funded organizations are among their most vocal supporters. It’s natural, and predictable. It’s also entirely appropriate that incentives and tourism marketing recipients have the […]

Associated PressMarch 9, 2016

The Florida Legislature wants to create a memorial to remember the victims of the Holocaust. The House on Wednesday voted to build a memorial on the grounds of the Florida Capitol complex. The bill (SB 716) now heads to Gov. Rick Scott. Legislators have set aside $100,000 in the state budget for the memorial. The […]

Phil AmmannDecember 11, 2015

Christmas just wouldn’t be the same without the highly awaited holiday greetings from Southern Strategy Group, Tallahassee’s foremost lobbying house. Every year, the SSG Christmas card offers a fun take on the year’s biggest political stories, something always guaranteed to bring a buzz – not to mention a few snickers – throughout Florida’s Capitol. And […]

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Embattled Andrew Gillum encounters skepticism at AP Day

Associated Press announces pre-session meeting lineup

Adam Putnam: Fight hatred, but don’t fight over statues

Shoes are stark reminders of sexual abuse

Sunshine Week: First Amendment Foundation goes to bat for Florida’s right to know

Capitol Reax: Opening Day of the 2017 Legislative Session

Eight-hour shoes and a whirlwind of press conferences

Assessing Visit Florida beneficiaries’ assertions, predictions and anecdotes

Florida to create Holocaust Memorial

Southern Strategy Group “trumps” the holidays with annual Christmas card