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Mitch PerryNovember 14, 2017

UPDATED Agriculture Commissioner and GOP gubernatorial candidate Adam Putnam denounced U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore, of Alabama, following reports that he had a sexual encounter with an underage girl nearly four decades ago. “I find the accusations repulsive,” Putnam said in a statement. “I believe that for the good of the people of Alabama, Roy […]

Staff ReportsNovember 14, 2017

Veteran lobbyists Chip Case and Foyt Ralston have formed a new firm, Capitol Advocates, to represent clients before the Legislature, executive branch agencies, and in Washington, according to a news release. “In today’s political climate, clients need advocates in the Capitol who have the expertise to work with policymakers in all branches of government, and […]

Bob SparksNovember 9, 2017

What a year we’re having in Florida’s capital city. Just not in a good way. In April, we had the sad spectacle of Miami Republican Sen. Frank Artiles resigning from the Senate after uttering racial slurs in the direction of Jacksonville Democrat Audrey Gibson. Less than two weeks ago, incoming Senate Democratic Leader Jeff Clemens […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 31, 2017

Retired Hillsborough County Judge Ashley Moody, by many reckonings, is the front-runner in the Republican primary for Attorney General. And with that front-runner status comes front-runner scrutiny — including Moody’s past as a registered Democrat … something that may not play well with the GOP die-hards who will vote in the primary next year. Moody’s father […]

Jim RosicaOctober 25, 2017

The Florida Commission on Ethics is moving against lobbyist Justin Sayfie and another firm for problems arising from random audits of their compensation reports, according to a Wednesday press release. But Sayfie called the problem “a simple math error.” The commission also dropped cases against three other executive-branch lobbying concerns. The ethics board, which said it […]

Peter SchorschOctober 2, 2017

How awful are mayoral candidate Rick Baker‘s new television ads? They’re so awful that the Rick Kriseman campaign is paying to sponsor a post on Facebook that essentially promotes them. Think about that for a moment: Baker’s opponent is so confident that ads designed to make a positive impression on voters actually end up doing […]

A.G. GancarskiSeptember 8, 2017

Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, appearing on MSNBC Friday afternoon, had some praise for President Donald Trump‘s handling of hurricane preparation. Bush, who saw eight storms during one two-year period in his tenure, noted that Irma is “bigger and meaner” than anything he dealt with before. On Friday, he expressed confidence in the Trump Administration’s handling of the […]

Lloyd DunkelbergerSeptember 8, 2017

A prominent Republican fund-raiser turned critic of President Donald Trump said Thursday it would be a huge economic mistake not to let young undocumented immigrants, called “Dreamers,” remain in the United States. “There is something wrong in separating families,” Miguel “Mike” Fernandez said, after delivering a speech to students and faculty at Florida A&M University. […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 7, 2017

Despite getting rave reviews for his handling of pre-landfall Hurricane Irma, some in the Capitol Press Corps remain unsatisfied with Gov. Rick Scott, accusing him of being less forthcoming than his predecessors during the worst weather threat in a generation. As South Florida awaits the arrival of a potentially deadly Category 5 storm — and the bedlam […]

Darryl PaulsonAugust 22, 2017

It has been said that money is the lifeblood of politics. If so, many members of the Florida congressional delegation are very healthy, while others are on life support. This is based on second quarter financial reports covering funds raised, funds spent and cash on hand. In contrast to the general assumption, money does not […]

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Evan Power with Matt James and Bill Helmich in Atlanta. Photo by Jacob Ogles

Adam Putnam: Roy Moore accusations are ‘repulsive’

Personnel note: Chip Case, Foyt Ralston start Capitol Advocates

Supreme Court brings new meaning to ‘oral arguments’

Ashley Moody’s Democratic past may raise questions in GOP primary for AG

Ethics board cites Justin Sayfie, Capitol Group for reporting violations

Here’s why Rick Baker’s latest ads are so awful

Jeb Bush: Donald Trump has ‘done well’ ahead of Irma

Billionaire blasts Donald Trump ‘dreamer’ decision

Hurricane raises temperatures within Florida Capitol Press Corps

Paulson’s principles: Money, money, money!