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Peter SchorschNovember 17, 2014

Incoming Speaker of the Florida House Steve Crisafulli made an announcement today which could mean that former — yes, former, at least for the time being — state Rep. James Grant could serve in the House until 2024. Here’s how we got here, according to the Tampa Tribune‘s James Rosica: In June, Tampa attorney Michael Steinberg filed […]

Phil AmmannNovember 14, 2014

After examining the 2014 election results, the Florida Chamber of Commerce team hit upon one central theme. When it comes to voters, jobs matter. The Florida electorate clearly wanted to go forward with the state’s private-sector jobs agenda. So does the Chamber. In announcing its post-election wrap-up on Thursday, Chamber President Mark Wilson pointed out that […]

Phil AmmannNovember 14, 2014

After examining the 2014 election results, the Florida Chamber of Commerce team hit upon one central theme. When it comes to voters, jobs matter. The Florida electorate clearly wanted to go forward with the state’s private-sector jobs agenda. So does the Chamber. In announcing its post-election wrap-up on Thursday, Chamber President Mark Wilson pointed out that […]

James CallNovember 10, 2014

St. Johns State Representative Travis Hutson wants to move up. Hutson announced Monday he is a candidate for Florida Senate District 6, vacated by John Thrasher to accept the Florida State University presidency. “I am excited to announce my candidacy for the Florida Senate,” said Hutson. “Like the Senators who represented this area before me […]

James CallNovember 10, 2014

St. Johns State Representative Travis Hutson wants to move up. Hutson announced Monday he is a candidate for Florida Senate District 6, vacated by John Thrasher to accept the Florida State University presidency. “I am excited to announce my candidacy for the Florida Senate,” said Hutson. “Like the Senators who represented this area before me […]

Christine Jordan SextonNovember 10, 2014

The federal government is making available to consumers a new “window shopping” feature so they can compare plans days before the second round of open enrollment in Obamcare opens on Saturday. Beginning today, people can begin comparing federally approved health plans after entering the their zip codes in the retooled window shopping website. They can also […]

Christine Jordan SextonNovember 10, 2014

The federal government is making available to consumers a new “window shopping” feature so they can compare plans days before the second round of open enrollment in Obamcare opens on Saturday. Beginning today, people can begin comparing federally approved health plans after entering the their zip codes in the retooled window shopping website. They can also […]

Christine Jordan SextonNovember 7, 2014

The state Agency for Health Care Administration approved an additional 53 letters of intent for 3,115 new nursing home beds and hospice programs. Thirteen letters of intent from investors were rejected for not meeting the technical requirements, staff said. Here is a list of the new accepted letters of intent (note, new letters begin on […]

Guest AuthorNovember 7, 2014

The selection of Dr. W. Kent Fuchs (pronounced “Fox”) as the next president of the University of Florida should be cause for celebration for anyone who cares about Florida agriculture and natural resources. Fuchs was born on an Oklahoma farm. It was such a tough life that his dad decided Alaska would be more forgiving, […]

Peter SchorschNovember 6, 2014

When a candidate loses an election, there’s a tendency to ask what could have been done differently. Coulda, woulda, shoulda is a natural part of the post-election period. But when a candidate loses by a margin as tight as Charlie Crist fell short against Rick Scott — 48.2 to 47.1 percent — there’s an obligation […]

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Could James Grant serve in the Florida House until 2024 (give or take a few months)?

Florida Chamber’s 2014 election wrap-up: jobs matter

Florida Chamber's 2014 election wrap-up: jobs matter

Rep. Travis Hutson wants John Thrasher’s seat; Flager Rep announces Senate candidacy

Rep. Travis Hutson wants John Thrasher's seat; Flager Rep announces Senate candidacy

Feds release revamped "window shopping" tool for upcoming Obamacare open enrollment

Feds release revamped “window shopping” tool for upcoming Obamacare open enrollment

AHCA accepts 53 more letters from investors interested in long term care

Jack Payne: Kent Fuchs’ selection as UF president is good for Florida agriculture

The ultimate post-mortem: 16 reasons why Charlie Crist fell short

Florida politics had 11 questions before federal qualifying week. Here are the answers.