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James CallFebruary 11, 2015

The President of Florida State University doesn’t like the idea of guns on campus. Ten days after John Thrasher became president in November a gunman shot three students at the school library. One student paralyzed in the shooting is expected to resume engineering studies soon. A proposal by Rep. Greg Steube is moving through the Florida Legislature […]

Phil AmmannFebruary 4, 2015

Gov. Rick Scott appointed veteran Florida lawyer Marc Dunbar to the Northwest Florida Water Management District’s governing board. Dunbar, 44, of Tallahassee, is a partner with the Jones Walker LLP national law firm and an adjunct professor at the Florida State University College of Law. Prior to his tenure at Jones Walker, Dunbar was Assistant General […]

Adam WeinsteinJanuary 26, 2015

Four years ago, John Thrasher did something incredibly brave. As chairman of the Florida Senate’s Rules Committee and one of the state’s most powerful Republicans, he bucked his entire party and one of its most powerful lobbying partners in 2011 to kill a bill that would have let Floridians carry guns openly on school campuses, […]

Adam WeinsteinJanuary 25, 2015

Four years ago, John Thrasher did something incredibly brave. As chairman of the Florida Senate’s Rules Committee and one of the state’s most powerful Republicans, he bucked his entire party and one of its most powerful lobbying partners in 2011 to kill a bill that would have let Floridians carry guns openly on school campuses, […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 23, 2015

House District 24 hopeful Paul Renner continued collecting mounds of campaign cash, adding another $68,755 during the first three weeks in January, according to reports filed Friday with the state Division of Elections. Renner, a Palm Coast Republican, is entering this Tuesday’s GOP primary with an overall fundraising total of $207,130 as of Jan. 22. […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 23, 2015

State Rep. Travis Hutson boosted his coffers with more than $110K in New Year campaign cash as the Elkton Republican enters next week’s special primary for Senate District 6. The special election is to replace former state Sen. John Thrasher, the St. Augustine Republican who resigned from the Legislature in November to become Florida State University […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 14, 2015

State Rep. Travis Hutson has a distinct edge with GOP primary voters in the special election for Senate District 6, according to a new survey of likely voters obtained by FloridaPolitics.com. Hutson is facing fellow Republican State Representative “Doc” Renuart in the race to replace former Sen. John Thrasher, who vacated the seat to become president […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 14, 2015

Lobbying firm Bryant Miller Olive is welcoming back Randy Hanna after three years as Chancellor of the Florida College System. Bryant Miller Olive specializes in public finance, higher education, local government, litigation, public-private partnerships and labor and employment law. After serving as managing shareholder from 1998 until 2011, Hanna left the firm to serve as Chancellor […]

Ryan RayJanuary 12, 2015

Amid recent press about State House candidate Mike Davis’ fundraising advantage over Republican primary opponent Cyndi Stevenson, Stevenson’s polling firm American Public Dialogue has released internal survey data on her behalf and an insistent message that she remains the favorite in the race. According to APD President John Libby, Stevenson holds a distinct advantage being an incumbent St. […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 12, 2015

State Rep. Travis Hutson took in another $80,625 in campaign cash from December 1-31 as the Elkton Republican campaigns in the special election for Senate District 6. The special election is to replace former Sen. John Thrasher, the St. Augustine Republican who resigned the Legislature in November to become Florida State University president. Of the […]

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Golf ball and golf club in bag on green grass

During Tiger Bay speech, John Thrasher reiterates opposition to guns on campus, desire for more money for faculty

Gov. Rick Scott names veteran lawyer Marc Dunbar to Northwest Florida Water District

Adam Weinstein: Is John Thrasher brave enough to thwart campus guns?

Adam Weinstein: Is John Thrasher brave enough to thwart campus guns?

Paul Renner continues fundraising haul for HD 24 special election

In three weeks, Travis Hutson adds another $110K for SD 6 Race

Latest poll from SD 6 GOP primary: Travis Hutson 37%, Doc Renuart 19%

Personnel note: Former chancellor Randy Hanna returns to Bryant Miller Olive

In HD 17 special election, Cyndi Stevenson fires back

Travis Hutson takes in another $80K in December for SD 6 race