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Jim RosicaJanuary 3, 2017

The tegu lizard is dead to Frank Artiles. The Republican state senator from Miami-Dade County filed legislation (SB 230) Tuesday to eradicate the non-native reptile tegu from Florida. The lizard is “decimat(ing) the fauna and flora of the Everglades and other natural areas and ecosystems in the southern and central parts of this state at […]

Staff ReportsDecember 30, 2016

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Legislation filed Thursday would formally criminalize taking photographs at polling places in Florida. That could include taking pictures of one’s own ballot. State law now says, “No photography is permitted in the polling room or early voting area,” but doesn’t include an enforcement provision. State Sen. Frank Artiles‘ bill (SB 224) would make it a first-degree […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterDecember 28, 2016

Nearly a dozen state senators are throwing their support behind Blaise Ingoglia’s bid to keep his job as chairman of the Republican Party of Florida. The Spring Hill Republican announced Wednesday the support of 10 state senators, including former Majority Leader Bill Galvano and former House Majority Leader and newly elected Sen. Dana Young. “Over […]

Peter SchorschDecember 9, 2016

It will come as no surprise that trial lawyers are looking to shoot the moon this Legislative Session. They already made a power play during the 2016 election cycle. The Florida Justice Association, through its political committee Florida Justice PAC, spent $4.5 million since the beginning of 2015, much of which went to candidates or […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterDecember 9, 2016

Add Frank Artiles to the list of lawmakers running for re-election in 2018. State elections records show more than 50 members of the House and Senate have already filed to run for re-election in two years. While many of those are incumbents who faced little-to-no opposition in 2016, some came off hard-fought battles to secure […]

Peter SchorschNovember 3, 2016

Clearwater Republican Sen. Jack Latvala and incoming Senate President Joe Negron buried the hatchet long ago and, according to the most recent numbers from Latvala’s political committee, the two are very much playing on the same team. On Nov. 2, the Florida Leadership Committee, which served as Latvala’s war chest during the race for the Senate presidency, put $300,000 into the Florida […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterOctober 18, 2016

Frank Artiles continues to outpace Dwight Bullard in the Senate District 40 fundraising race, collecting more than 10 times more than Bullard in the first week of October. State records show Artiles raised a combined $80,136 —$25,136 to his official campaign and $55,000 to his political committee — between Oct. 1 and Oct. 7. Records show Bullard […]

Phil AmmannOctober 11, 2016

With a tip of the hat to LobbyTools, here are the latest movements — both on and off — of the legislative merry-go-round. Off: Mary Kassabaum is no longer legislative assistant for Trilby Republican state Sen. Wilton Simpson. Off: Caroline Crow is no longer district secretary for Rockledge Republican state Sen. Thad Altman. On: Matthew Hunter is returning as legislative assistant for Fort […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterOctober 10, 2016

Frank Artiles raised more than $74,000 in the last two weeks of September, more than 10 times that of his state Senate District 40 opponent. State records show Artiles raised a combined $74,050 — $64,050 to his official campaign account and $10,000 for his political committee — between Sept. 17 and Sept. 30. Records show Democrat Dwight […]

Peter SchorschOctober 5, 2016

The Florida Retail Federation announced Wednesday they are endorsing State Rep. Frank Artiles in the race for Senate District 40. “Frank has been a friend of retailing during his years as an influential member of the Florida House, and as a small business owner he understands the impact that onerous regulations can have in impacting […]

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Anheuser-Busch has a longstanding tradition of providing emergency drinking water and supplies for disaster relief efforts.

Frank Artiles takes on the tegu

Bill would make crime of ‘ballot selfies’ in Florida

Blaise Ingoglia touts support from state senators in Florida GOP chair re-election bid

Trial lawyers must be very happy with Florida Senate committee assignments

Frank Artiles files to run for re-election in 2018

Money flow shows teamwork between former rivals Jack Latvala, Joe Negron

Frank Artiles outraises, outspends Dwight Bullard during first week of October

Latest on the legislative staffing merry-go-round

Frank Artiles raises $74K toward SD 40 campaign

Florida Retail Federation endorses Frank Artiles in SD 40