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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 […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterSeptember 26, 2016

Frank Artiles dominated the money race in the first two weeks of September, outraising and outspending Dwight Bullard in Senate District 40 race. State records show Artiles raised a combined $209,225 — $109,225 to his official campaign account and $100,000 to his political committee— between Sept. 3 and Sept. 16. Records show Bullard raised $9,925 […]

Phil AmmannSeptember 9, 2016

Saturday, Sept. 10 State Rep. Dana Young, running for Senate District 18, will celebrate the opening of her Carrollwood campaign office with some Super Saturday canvassing. Starting at 9:15 a.m., Young will be on hand for a meet-and-greet with supporters, the campaign team, and volunteers, followed by a neighborhood walk. Joining Young for the event […]

Drew WilsonSeptember 7, 2016

Republican Rep. Frank Artiles held a strong fundraising edge in the SD 40 race with $183,000 on hand the week before Florida’s primary election. Although Artiles did not face a primary challenger, he brought in $25,720 and spent $48,450 between Aug. 13 and Aug. 25. Expenses mainly went toward canvassing and printing, including more than […]

Scott PowersSeptember 6, 2016

If campaign money is any measure, eight of the 17 contested Florida Senate seats appear competitive this fall, according to data gathered, compiled and provided by On 3 Public Relations of Tallahassee on Tuesday. That’s after 13 senators were elected either in the Aug. 30 primary or before because of lack of competition, and that’s not counting 10 other […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 30, 2016

Sen. Dwight Bullard easily defeated his Democratic opponents, receiving nearly half of the vote in Senate District 40. The Cutler Bay Democrat will now head into November, where he will face Rep. Frank Artiles. According to unofficial election results, Bullard received 49 percent of the vote. Ana Rivas Logan came in second place with nearly […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 26, 2016

State Senate candidate Andrew Korge has been cleared of any wrongdoing, after prosecutors determined an offer of $25,000 to Sen. Dwight Bullard was not likely a bribe. Instead, prosecutors said, the evidence showed there was an attempt by “two political consultants to better both Korge and Bullard’s position in their respective elections.” Prosecutors also noted […]

Peter SchorschJuly 21, 2016

They’ve raised money in California. They’ve raised money in Maine. Now, Florida’s Republican state senators are coming home, hosting a major fundraiser next week in Orlando. The Florida Republican Senatorial Campaign Committee (the FRSCC) will host a fundraising reception July 28 at the Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando. Headlining the event are Senate President-designate Joe […]

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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

Frank Artiles raises $109K in two weeks for SD 40 bid

Florida campaign weekender for Sept. 10-11

Frank Artiles maintains strong fundraising edge in SD 40

Few state Senate races are financially competitive

Dwight Bullard victorious in SD 40, faces Frank Artiles in November

Andrew Korge cleared in alleged bribery scheme

Republican state senators plan major fundraiser for July 28 in Orlando