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Mitch PerryJune 19, 2017

Rick Baker knew for months that Rick Kriseman was going to attack him as an out-of-step Republican in a Democratically friendly city, even before entering the mayoral campaign last month. In his campaign kickoff announcement, the former St. Petersburg Mayor warned supporters they’d be getting a dose of such rhetoric from the Kriseman camp: “Because that’s the […]

Joe HendersonJuly 5, 2016

The latest example of Richard Corcoran’s expanding power in Tallahassee came in this little news nugget: He raised $53,000 last month, despite the fact he has already been re-elected to the Florida House without opposition. As incoming House Speaker, Corcoran’s reach extends far beyond his campaign. One of the biggest ways is in serving as […]

Drew WilsonJuly 5, 2016

Incoming Republican House Speaker Richard Corcoran raised $53,000 across his campaign and committee accounts last month, according to newly filed campaign finance reports. Corcoran, who won re-election without opposition a week ago, raised $13,000 for his campaign and another $40,000 for his political committee, “Florida Roundtable,” between June 1 and June 24. The bulk of […]

Phil AmmannApril 1, 2016

All Aboard Florida has sunk more than $3 million into state lobbying fees and campaign contributions to clear the tracks for commuter rail through Central Florida. The stakes couldn’t be higher. If AAF fails to secure even one of the 17 permits needed from six state agencies, some Treasure Coast officials say it could derail […]

Jim RosicaFebruary 15, 2016

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Richard Corcoran, Speaker-designate of the Florida House, already is flexing his political muscles with a call-to-action email sent to supporters Monday. The intransigence of the Florida Senate gave him no choice, he told FloridaPolitics.com, explaining that the House’s priorities are languishing in the upper chamber. For example, a measure calling for term limits of 12 years for the […]

Ryan RayJune 16, 2015

At a final budget conference meeting that began at the tender hour of 11:05 p.m. and ran until nearly midnight, state budget writers failed to fully address new state funding for hospitals — the primary impetus for the June special Session to begin with. But they did find time to load up the budget with […]

Daniel TilsonMay 28, 2015

Are you stuck in a “cycle of dependency”? Um, not on alcohol or drugs or anything like that, but on the government? For instance, do you count on your Social Security payment arriving in full and on time every month? What about Medicare? Do you depend on your Medicare benefits to keep you alive and […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 13, 2015

House Speaker Designate Richard Corcoran raised $54,750 from December 1-31, as well as collecting $45,000 for an associated political committee, according to the state Division of Elections. If Corcoran, a Land O’ Lakes Republican, is re-elected to Pasco County House District 37 in 2016, he will become speaker for the next two-year term. December is […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 13, 2015

House Speaker Designate Richard Corcoran raised $54,750 from December 1-31, as well as collecting $45,000 for an associated political committee, according to the state Division of Elections. If Corcoran, a Land O’ Lakes Republican, is re-elected to Pasco County House District 37 in 2016, he will become speaker for the next two-year term. December is […]

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A nice warm evening in Tallahassee on a very busy street while taking this shot.

Rick Baker, Rick Kriseman still question which has been more partisan as mayor

Joe Henderson: Richard Corcoran flexes muscles with $53K June fundraising

Without opposition, Richard Corcoran has big June, committee raises $40K

All Aboard Florida spends $3M in lobbying, contributions to clear tracks for rail project

Richard Corcoran criticizes state Senate for “going nowhere”

In last-minute budget talks, lawmakers add some $300+ million in new spending in dark of night

Daniel Tilson: The real 'cycle of dependency' Florida should worry about

Richard Corcoran & committee take in $100K in December

Richard Corcoran & committee take in $100K in December