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Peter SchorschJanuary 27, 2018

A proposal that would restrict local governments from imposing their own regulations sparked a back-and-forth Friday over LGBTQ rights between two individuals who come from completely opposite ends of the political spectrum. Democratic state Rep. Carlos Guillermo Smith told a Constitution Revision panel that the proposal would “eliminate all human rights ordinances” adopted by local […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 20, 2018

Citizen groups, the Legislature and the Constitution Revision Commission (CRC) are all able to change the state’s governing document, but constitutional amendments still have to pass the final test — the people. That means placement on the statewide ballot and getting at least 60 percent approval. But what governs the order of amendments on the […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 17, 2018

RSA Consulting Group is expanding its scope in both the Tampa Bay region and Florida with the addition of up and coming lobbyist Kaitlyn Bailey. Bailey becomes the firm’s newest associate for Government & Community Affairs. As one of the region’s leading full-service consulting firms, with offices in Tampa and Tallahassee, RSA specializes in government, legislative […]

Danny McAuliffeJanuary 10, 2018

It’s probably not healthy to talk policy on an empty stomach. Fortunately, ‘Policy Pub’ sessions at Tallahassee restaurant Backwoods Bistro are back again, so hungry policy wonks — starved for both food and effective government solutions — can get the best of both worlds. The series is free and open to all members of the […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 6, 2018

Sen. Jose Javier Rodriguez wants to know if the state will take any independent action against drug companies for their role in the state’s opioid epidemic. “As we all know, this is now, and has been for some time, a full-blown public health crisis, and there is no time to waste,” Rodriguez wrote to Attorney […]

Lloyd DunkelbergerDecember 15, 2017

The presidents of the University of Florida and Florida State University said a last-minute decision by congressional leaders to scuttle a proposal to tax tuition waivers for graduate students would be a major victory for higher education. A U.S. House tax-overhaul plan would have made graduate students pay federal income taxes on tuition charges that […]

Danny McAuliffeNovember 21, 2017

The names of B.K. Roberts and Francis Eppes are a major concern of Florida State University’s new statue and building name review panel, if public comment at Monday’s meeting is any indication. The advisory panel, created by FSU president John Thrasher in the wake of the violent acts in Charlottesville, Virginia, also discussed university rules and future […]

Jim RosicaNovember 17, 2017

Chris Hart IV, who last was with Florida TaxWatch, will be the next CEO of the statewide Florida Court Clerks & Comptrollers association, according to a Friday press release. He starts Dec. 4. Hart “will provide strong leadership to our association,” said Marcia M. Johnson, Franklin County Clerk and Comptroller and 2017-18 Board President, in a statement. […]

Staff ReportsOctober 25, 2017

Kerry Peluso has been named the new assistant vice president for research administration and finance to oversee the financial operations of Florida State University’s research enterprise, the university announced Wednesday. Peluso will start Dec. 11. She will succeed Associate Vice President for Research Olivia Pope, who is retiring after 24 years at Florida State, “where she […]

Danny McAuliffeOctober 18, 2017

Second Lady Karen Pence will use the next three years, if not more, to promote the legitimacy and reach of art therapy—and Florida State University is along for the ride. On the university’s Tallahassee campus, Mrs. Pence, wife of Vice President Mike Pence, on Wednesday announced she will use her position to champion art therapy, a […]

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Now it's time for Florida to start cleaning up.

Takeaways from Tallahassee — LGBTQ tweet war

Takeaways from Tallahassee — Getting 2018 ballot in ‘order’

Personnel note: RSA Consulting Group adds up-and-coming lobbyist Kaitlyn Bailey

‘Policy Pub’ series returns to capital

Takeaways from Tallahassee — What’s up with the opioid probe?

University leaders back dropping grad student tax

FSU statue, building names cause for concern

Personnel note: Chris Hart IV to head Court Clerks group

Personnel note: Kerry Peluso joins FSU’s research arm

Karen Pence spotlights art therapy at FSU, rolls out agenda