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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 […]

Peter SchorschDecember 2, 2014

Former Miami City Manager Tony Crapp Jr. has joined government affairs firm Ballard Partners as a new partner in the Miami office. As a part of the team at Ballard, Crapp brings years of local government operations and public policy experience. Crapp, currently a managing partner at PC & Associates of South Florida, also served […]

Phil AmmannDecember 2, 2014

Duval County School Board Member Jason Fischer is looking to take his brand of conservative values and education reforms to Tallahassee. The Jacksonville native and former CSX executive filed paperwork this week for a 2016 run as a Republican for House District 16, currently held by state Rep. Charles McBurney, who is serving his final […]

Associated PressDecember 2, 2014

Hinting that a decision on his presidential ambitions is coming “in short order,” former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush on Monday condemned President Barack Obama’s recent immigration order for going “way beyond” what other presidents have done — including Bush’s own father. Bush, the son of one president and brother of another, also reiterated his support […]

Phil AmmannDecember 1, 2014

State Rep. Jamie Grant, most recently of Tampa’s House District 64, will be seeking another term in his seat. By filing paperwork the day before Thanksgiving, the 32-year-old Republican was the first candidate in the race, according to the state Division of Elections. First elected in 2010, Grant was re-elected in November, except that the House […]

Phil AmmannDecember 1, 2014

As a noon deadline approaches, ten candidates have so far qualified for the Northeast Florida special Senate and two special House elections. The state called the special elections after former Sen. John Thrasher vacated his Senate District 6 seat in November to take the job of Florida State University president. The qualifying period began Monday morning […]

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Helene, early Sept. 27. Image via NOAA via AP.

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

Personnel note: Ballard Partners adds Tony Crapp, Jr. to Miami office

Duval County School Board Member Jason Fischer files to run for House District 16 seat

Jeb Bush condemns Obama immigration order

Jamie Grant, Miriam Steinberg file to run in HD 64 special election

Ten candidates qualify so far for special Senate, House races