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Phil AmmannDecember 4, 2014

Former Rep. Bill Proctor endorsed State Rep. Travis Hutson today in his bid for the special election for Senate District 6. Proctor had represented St. Johns, Clay, and Flagler Counties in the Florida House from 2009 through 2012. Hutson currently represents House District 24, which includes Flagler County and parts of St. Johns and Volusia […]

Phil AmmannDecember 4, 2014

Former Rep. Bill Proctor endorsed State Rep. Travis Hutson today in his bid for the special election for Senate District 6. Proctor had represented St. Johns, Clay, and Flagler Counties in the Florida House from 2009 through 2012. Hutson currently represents House District 24, which includes Flagler County and parts of St. Johns and Volusia […]

James CallDecember 4, 2014

Beth Sweeny has quietly withdrawn from the race for Senate District 6. A lobbyist for the St. Johns County School District, Sweeny qualified for the race thirty minutes before the Dec. 2 deadline. At that time she cited her “deep roots in the community” and a “passion to serve.” When asked how she would overcome […]

Associated PressDecember 3, 2014

A federal appeals court refused Wednesday to extend past Jan. 5 a hold on a ruling that declared Florida’s ban on gay marriage unconstitutional, possibly bringing same-sex weddings one step closer to reality. The Atlanta-based 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals also said Wednesday it will consider the substance of the state’s appeal on an […]

Associated PressDecember 3, 2014

A federal appeals court refused Wednesday to extend past Jan. 5 a hold on a ruling that declared Florida’s ban on gay marriage unconstitutional, possibly bringing same-sex weddings one step closer to reality. The Atlanta-based 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals also said Wednesday it will consider the substance of the state’s appeal on an […]

Christine Jordan SextonDecember 3, 2014

It’s not a state-created “exchange” as envisioned in the federal health law but it does want to be the “marketplace” where Floridians and small businesses go to purchase health insurance, including so-called Obamacare plans. Florida Health Choices — which has enrolled 49 people since past Spring when it first started offering discount medical plans and […]

Phil AmmannDecember 3, 2014

Capitol Group, Inc., led by veteran insurance expert Robert Reyes is forming a strategic partnership with Meenan P.A., the premier Tallahassee firm specializing in regulatory and legislative affairs. Reyes, who joined Capitol Group, Inc. after a stint at Floridian Partners, also served as legislative director for the Florida Department of Insurance. He brings more than […]

Phil AmmannDecember 3, 2014

Term-limited state Rep. Charles Van Zant could be replaced by his wife, Katherine Van Zant, in 2016. On Tuesday, the 53-year-old Keystone Heights Republican filed paperwork for House District 19, which covers Bradford, Putnam, Union and part of Clay counties. Katherine said she worked closely with her husband while in office and her experience on water […]

Associated PressDecember 2, 2014

Nearing a decision on a presidential run in 2016, Jeb Bush on Tuesday reaffirmed his support for the U.S. trade embargo against Cuba and pushed for a foreign policy that he said could help repair the nation’s credibility after Barack Obama’s presidency. “Our allies don’t trust us and our enemies don’t fear us. There is […]

Peter SchorschDecember 2, 2014

As we forecasted last month, Senate President Andy Gardiner today appointed Senator Tom Lee as Chair of the Senate Committee on Appropriations. Gardiner also appointed Senator Anitere Flores as Chair of the Senate Committee on Fiscal Policy. Senator Lee previously served in the Florida Senate from 1996-2006, including a two-year term as President of the […]

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Former state Rep. Bill Proctor endorses Travis Hutson in SD 6 special election

Former state Rep. Bill Proctor endorses Travis Hutson in SD6

Beth Sweeny withdraws from SD 6 race, offers no comment about decision

U.S. court won't extend Florida gay marriage stay

U.S. court won’t extend Florida gay marriage stay

Slow-starting Health Choices looks to grow enrollment by offering Obamcare plans

Meenan P.A. announces strategic relationship with insurance expert Robert Reyes

Term-limited Rep. Charles Van Zant’s wife files for 2016 run

Eyeing 2016, Jeb Bush talks foreign policy

Sen. Prez Andy Gardiner taps Tom Lee for Appropriations Chair, Anitere Flores as Fiscal Policy Chair