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Phil AmmannMay 15, 2018

With a tip of the hat to LobbyTools, here are the latest movements – both on and off – of the legislative merry-go-round. Off: Alexa Chappell is no longer staff director for the House Democratic Leader’s office. Off: Bo Pittman is no longer program manager for the House Property Management Division. Off: Whitney Langston is no longer an attorney for the House Health […]

Drew WilsonMay 9, 2018

Tequesta Republican Rep. MaryLynn Magar said Wednesday that she won’t enter the special election to replace exiting Senate President Joe Negron and will instead to stay put in the Florida House. “After much prayer and consultation with my family, I have decided to seek a fourth and final term in the Florida House of Representatives,” […]

Ryan NicolMay 8, 2018

Belinda Keiser, vice chancellor of Keiser University, has joined the race to replace Joe Negron in Senate District 25. Keiser will be vying for the Republican nod along with state Rep. Gayle Harrell. On the Democratic side, only Dr. Rob Levy has announced a run. It’s an interesting choice for Keiser, who lives in Broward […]

Scott PowersMay 3, 2018

Following Senate President Joe Negron‘s announcement he will resign effective in November, Republican state Rep. Gayle Harrell announced she is filing to run for his seat this year, as did Democrat Dr. Rob Levy. Negron’s resignation means Senate District 25 can have a regular 2018 primary and general election cycle, though it will be only for […]

Drew WilsonMay 1, 2018

The Associated Industries of Florida on Tuesday released a report measuring how closely Florida lawmakers’ votes aligned with its interests. The conservative business group’s 2018 Voting Records report found a slight uptick in lawmaker support for AIF-backed legislation, with 78 percent of the Senate and 91 percent of the House voting in favor of its […]

Jim RosicaJanuary 30, 2018

Penalties for welfare recipients who don’t “get with the program” would increase under a bill that cleared a House panel Tuesday. The measure (HB 751), filed by Cape Coral Republican Dane Eagle, was approved by the Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee on a 12-1 vote, with only Rep. Shevrin Jones opposed. This is the third year the […]

Jim RosicaApril 5, 2017

The House on Wednesday OK’d the Senate’s fix to the state’s “stand your ground” law to streamline claims of self-defense—with one change. The House version changes the measure (SB 128) to switch the burden of proof to “clear and convincing evidence,” a lower threshold than the Senate’s “beyond a reasonable doubt,” to overcome self-defense. Members voted 74-39 for the amended […]

Drew WilsonMarch 30, 2017

Treasure Coast businessman Toby Overdorf announced Thursday that he will run for House District 83, the seat currently held by termed-out Republican Rep. Gayle Harrell. Overdorf, who opened a campaign account on March 2, is currently the only candidate running for the seat, which covers parts of Martin and St. Lucie counties. “With the right […]

Mitch PerryMarch 29, 2017

A bill to make Secretary of State an elected, Cabinet-level post advanced Wednesday through the Senate Rules Committee. Legislation by Fernandina Beach Republican Aaron Bean (SB 882) rolled through the committee with neither debate nor discussion. Historically, the Secretary of State in Florida was elected by the public, but that changed in 1998 when constitutional changes […]

Les NeuhausMarch 21, 2017

A litany of bills Tuesday show legislators intend to crack the whip on several social, criminal and commercial problems affecting the state. Each bill passed the House Criminal Justice Subcommittee, covering issues as wide ranging as child predators, domestic violence, addiction recovery homes, skimming devices, the department of corrections, probation, terrorism — and protection of […]

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Latest on the legislative staffing merry-go-round

MaryLynn Magar won’t challenge Gayle Harrell, Belinda Keiser in SD 25

Keiser University Vice Chancellor Belinda Keiser enters race to replace Joe Negron

Gayle Harrell, Rob Levy in for Joe Negron’s state Senate seat

Republican lawmakers earn high grades on Associated Industries’ report card

Penalties would increase for welfare recipients under House bill

House sends back Senate’s ‘Stand Your Ground’ bill

Toby Overdorf files to run for House District 83

Senate continues to roll bill making secretary of state an elected position

House advances bills ‘cracking the whip’ on domestic abuse, child offenders, recovery centers, terrorism