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Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJune 29, 2016

Marco Rubio holds a 60-plus point lead over Carlos Beruff. That’s according to a new Associated Industries of Florida poll of likely Republican primary voters. The survey — conducted June 27 and June 28, one week after Rubio announced he was running for re-election — found 71 percent of respondents said they would support Rubio in […]

Peter SchorschJune 29, 2016

Pat Neal, a Manatee County developer and former Florida state senator, will not run for Chief Financial Officer in 2018. Facing a self-imposed deadline of July 1 to make a decision about a run, Neal told FloridaPolitics.com in an exclusive interview Wednesday he will not be on the ballot in two years. “I have a […]

Mitch PerryJune 28, 2016

After enduring his worst week as a candidate since declaring he was running for the Senate over a year ago, Jupiter Rep. Patrick Murphy has received a nice boost in his campaign to succeed Marco Rubio in Washington, procuring the endorsement of the Florida Police Benevolent Association. “The Florida PBA is proud to endorse Patrick Murphy because […]

A.G. GancarskiJune 14, 2016

Monday evening, Florida’s CFO Jeff Atwater addressed the Greater Arlington Republican Club in Jacksonville, offering remarks that were intended to rally the troops while reminding GARC attendees of Republican first principles. “I’m from South Florida,” Atwater said, “and I’m used to sitting at the table with people who don’t get it.” In this case, “it” […]

Ryan RayJune 2, 2016

Florida has been spared a major hurricane hit for the longest period in decades, but in a state surrounded by water on three sides, it’s only a matter of time until our luck runs out. That’s why state officials are warning residents to get their papers in order as hurricane season begins. “The risks are […]

Mitch PerryMay 24, 2016

Last night in Santa Monica, Bernie Sanders called Hillary Clinton‘s decision not to debate him in California “insulting” to the voters in the Golden State. “A number of months ago our campaign and her campaign reached an agreement on a number of debates, including one here in California,” Sanders told the crowd, according to a […]

Mitch PerryMay 23, 2016

It was 13 months ago when Jeff Atwater stunned the Florida political world by announcing he would not run for the U.S. Senate in 2016. A Quinnipiac Poll taken just a week earlier showed him leading the two major Democratic candidates in the race, Congressmen Alan Grayson and Patrick Murphy, and he was considered to have by far the […]

Jim RosicaMay 17, 2016

Life insurers are now suing over a new law requiring them to track down insurance beneficiaries. Four companies filed in Leon County Circuit Civil court earlier this month. The measure (SB 966) was a priority of Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater and was featured on CBS’ “60 Minutes.” His spokeswoman responded to the suit Tuesday, calling it […]

Jim RosicaMay 11, 2016

Gov. Rick Scott has tapped his former top environmental lawyer for a spot on the state’s Environmental Regulation Commission. But Craig Varn might not have a lot to do as a member: The commission has cancelled every one of its monthly meetings so far this year. Scott named him to the commission on Tuesday. Varn, 47, was general […]

Ryan RayMay 6, 2016

A plan for the state of Florida to buy $6.6 million in new state land easements took another step toward approval this week. Aides to Gov. Rick Scott and Cabinet officers heard plans to buy two huge swaths of land in Osceola County, south of St. Cloud, for conservation purposes. Such land is set aside to help […]

Tag: Jeff Atwater

Marco Rubio leads Carlos Beruff 71% to 7% in new AIF poll

Pat Neal will not be a candidate for Chief Financial Officer in 2018

Patrick Murphy gets endorsed by the Florida Police Benevolent Association

Jeff Atwater talks conservatism in the age of Donald Trump

Jeff Atwater, state officials warn to prepare paperwork ahead of hurricane threats

Mitch Perry Report for 5.24.16 — Hillary nixes a last Dem debate in California

Jeff Atwater has no regrets about not entering run for U.S. Senate

Insurers sue Jeff Atwater over death-benefits bill

Craig Varn named to environmental board that hasn’t met this year

Cabinet aides tee up land deal for Tuesday vote