Staff ReportsAugust 16, 2019
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"Business will continue as usual."
Tag: James Blair
Staff ReportsAugust 16, 2019
A.G. GancarskiDecember 28, 2018
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Governor-elect Ron DeSantis‘ Education and Workforce Development Committee continued deliberations Friday, its last telephonic meeting ahead of final recommendations to come. A previous meeting of the group emphasized school choice and accountability, concepts that jibe with the reform agenda of incoming Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran. Corcoran addressed call participants on a variety of topics, including what task force chair Mori […]
Danny McAuliffeDecember 14, 2018
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Gov.-elect Ron DeSantis is bringing into his administration five political and governmental professionals for top spots in the Executive Office of the Governor. The new hires have solid ties to several GOP state officials, having worked with legislative leaders and Cabinet members in recent years. And one, Helen Aguirre Ferré, is a former spokesperson for […]
Drew WilsonNovember 27, 2018
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Gov.-elect Ron DeSantis will be getting his economic policy advice from former House Speaker Will Weatherford and GrayRobinson lobbyist Chris Spencer as he makes the transition to the Governor’s mansion. “Your support for the incoming administration and your assistance on these important policy issues will help shape the future of Florida,” transition team head James […]
Staff ReportsNovember 13, 2018
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Monday saw the transition team of Gov.-elect Ron DeSantis continue to take shape. Many of these names are familiar faces to those who have been around Florida politics. James Blair, who served since the summer as a senior adviser, will advise on policy. Blair was the mail vendor for the primary and general campaigns and was involved […]
Drew WilsonOctober 16, 2018
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The Ron DeSantis campaign has added a plethora of high-power politicos for the closing weeks of the race for Florida Governor, including reinforcements in campaign communications and political consulting. Under the leadership of Susie Wiles, who helmed Donald Trump’s Florida campaign two years ago, Team DeSantis has added numerous campaign veterans. Wiles started bringing on […]
Staff ReportsSeptember 24, 20182min312
James Blair, a close advisor to House Speaker Richard Corcoran, is the next member of the board overseeing Enterprise Florida. Corcoran appointed Blair, who’s long served as his political right-hand man, to the board of directors for Enterprise Florida (EFI), the state’s economic development organization. The appointment, effective Oct. 1, “is a great honor,” Blair said in […]
Danny McAuliffeMay 3, 2018
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Widely expected to seek another political office, Florida state House Speaker Richard Corcoran delivered a cryptic update on Thursday via Twitter. To those curious of the term-limited Land O’ Lakes Republican’s next move: “stay tuned.” I’ll have a big announcement to make next week – stay tuned! — Richard Corcoran (@richardcorcoran) May 3, 2018 Following the […]
Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 23, 2016
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House Speaker-designate Richard Corcoran updated members on committees, House leadership, and staffing changes Tuesday. The memo (the full text is here) was meant to give members an update on what to expect in the coming weeks. In it, the Land O’Lakes Republican lays out a timeline of when members should expect to get their committee […]