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Jim RosicaOctober 1, 2015

Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam says he’s expanding the “Fresh From Florida: On the Menu” program, meaning more restaurants will be highlighting state-produced produce, seafood and other foodstuffs. Putnam announced the move in a press release on Thursday. The new eateries in the program include Blue Bamboo and Grinders American Diner in Jacksonville, BellaBrava and Stillwaters Tavern in St. Petersburg, the 101 Restaurant in Tallahassee, and 30 locations of […]

Jim RosicaAugust 31, 2015

A new poll says only a minority of voters supports a proposed constitutional amendment on solar-generated electricity. The poll results came in a news release about 17 hours before lawyers are scheduled to argue for and against that amendment before the state Supreme Court. Of likely Florida voters, 41 percent support the amendment, according to the poll […]

Jim RosicaAugust 31, 2015

The backers of a proposed constitutional amendment on solar electricity will make their case to reporters Monday morning in advance of their lawyers arguing before the Florida Supreme Court. Floridians for Solar Choice is scheduled to hold a press conference at the Florida Press Center in Tallahassee at 11 a.m. Joining them will be representatives of the Tea Party movement […]

Drew WilsonAugust 3, 2015

A third Republican has filed to run for the District 4 House seat being vacated by Fort Walton Beach Rep. Matt Gaetz, who is eyeing his father’s Senate seat in the 2016 cycle. Destin Mayor Mel Ponder said Monday he’s running for the seat, hitting small government and conservative values that play well in the Panhandle districts. “It […]

Guest AuthorJuly 20, 2015

With the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on marriage for gay couples, Florida leaders have an important decision to make when it comes to our national and international reputation. Will we be a state that embraces equality and fairness or will we be seen as a state that resists progress and shuns diversity? The Supreme Court […]

Phil AmmannJune 19, 2015

A top 100 U.S. law firm has joined the Florida Businesses for a Competitive Workforce Coalition in its effort to pass statewide discrimination protection in employment, housing, and public accommodations. Akerman LLP, the largest law firm in Florida and one of the 34 top employers in the state, has joined the fight for the Competitive […]

James CallMarch 9, 2015

It was a day of testing at the state Capitol. The House Education Committee took about an hour to dispose of an overhaul of Florida’s school accountability system. The measure reducing testing and allowing an earlier start date of the school year sailed through with a few concerns expressed and a unanimous vote. While the […]

Phil AmmannMarch 9, 2015

Two major pro-business groups, the Florida Chamber of Commerce and the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association are calling for renewal of the gambling agreement between state lawmakers and the Seminole Tribe of Florida. In a television ad released Monday, Mark Wilson, president and CEO of the Chamber and Carol Dover, president and CEO of the restaurant […]

Phil AmmannFebruary 18, 2015

Advocates for repealing Florida’s Prohibition-era laws separating alcohol and grocery sales scored a significant victory Wednesday from a House committee. House Business and Professions Subcommittee passed HB 107, a proposal from Sarasota Republican state Rep. Greg Steube seeking to repeal the law preventing liquor stores and retailers from selling spirits in the same aisle as beer […]

Peter SchorschNovember 26, 2014

We’ve all seen the words “turkey” and “lobbyist” in the same sentence before. But, more than likely, this referred to the role of special interests in securing political pork for clients. Indeed, Florida’s political process has its own special “turkey day” which falls after each legislative session, before the governor gets to the bulk of […]

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Email Insights: More restaurants to serve ‘Fresh from Florida’ food

Poll shows less than 50 percent support for solar amendment

Solar backers to hold press conference in Tallahassee

Destin Mayor Mel Ponder files to succeed Matt Gaetz in HD 4

Patrick Geraghty: More support needed to pass state laws against workplace discrimination

National legal firm Akerman joins Competitive Workforce Coalition

The day that was in Florida Politics — March 9

New TV ad aims to extend Seminole Gaming Compact

Bill to repeal state alcohol/grocery separation law passes Florida House committee

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