Jesse SchecknerJanuary 10, 2022
5min1286
'We need to all work together right now, because Broward is in a pickle, and they need someone who can work with all parties.'
Tag: Gary Farmer Jr.Image via AP.
Jesse SchecknerJanuary 10, 2022
Drew WilsonJuly 10, 2018
12min680
The political arm of the Florida Realtors rolled out endorsements Monday for nearly every state legislative election slated for the 2018 ballot. “As Realtors, we pride ourselves on our long-standing efforts to defend private property rights, promote community prosperity and preserve a professional climate that ensures the economic growth of Florida,” said Ann DeFries, chair […]
Michael MolineJanuary 10, 2017
5min593
Home repair contractors lashed out against calls for a crackdown on assignment of benefits agreements during testimony before a key Senate committee Tuesday, insisting such contracts protect homeowners and reputable remediation businesses. They argued instead for increased regulation of their industry, to put fly-by-night contractors out of business. “Would you please regulate us?” said Dave […]
Michael MolineDecember 13, 2016
7min572
As debate opened Tuesday over Florida’s 14.5 percent increase in workers’ compensation premiums, trial attorneys on the Florida Senate’s Banking and Insurance Committee targeted the group that proposes insurance rates for carriers in the state. Sens. Greg Steube and Gary Farmer Jr., both attorneys, endeavored to shift the focus from attorney fees — widely blamed […]
A.G. GancarskiDecember 12, 2016
2min280
On Monday, Broward County Democratic state Sen. Gary Farmer, Jr. filed a bill that would tighten requirements on safely storing loaded firearms. Senate Bill 142 “[revises] the locations and circumstances in which a loaded firearm is required to be kept or secured with a trigger lock … [deleting] provisions relating to conditions for committing the crime of failing to […]
Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 10, 2016
2min303
Jim Waldman is using a new ad to set the record straight. The Coconut Creek Democrat released the ad this week to dispute claims made by his opponent, Gary Farmer Jr. In the 30-second spot, Waldman says he is “sick of the fast-talking lobbyists.” “Fast-talking Farmer is really a big shot lobbyist who bundled hundreds […]